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Life is lived one day at a time. Each day brings its own challenges, and any day may need a word of guidance and reassurance. Having completed his trilogy of contemporary parables - a story for every week of the three-year Church Lectionary - Tom Gordon turns his hand, in an equally compelling, contemporary fashion, to the day-by-day nature of our living. This book will encourage you to 'look well to this day' and to do so with Tom's wisdom and thoughtfulness.

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Philosophie et théologie

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Publié par	Wild Goose Publications
Date de parution	04 septembre 2014
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781849523080
Langue	English

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Life is lived one day at a time. Each day brings its own challenges, and any day may need a word of guidance and reassurance. Having completed his trilogy of contemporary parables – a story for every week of the three-year Church Lectionary – Tom Gordon turns his hand, in an equally compelling, contemporary fashion, to the day-by-day nature of our living. Through stories and fables, tales of people and places, historical incidents and personal experiences, he encourages you to ‘look well’ to the insights and inspiration you might need. If your day is about survival, Tom’s daily reflections are a reminder that you are not alone in the struggle. If you are facing something new, you will find different perspectives. And if you are simply looking for a thought to carry with you, or a meaningful illustration for a talk or a sermon, Tom offers you a rich resource. This book will encourage you to ‘look well to this day’ and to do so with Tom’s wisdom and thoughtfulness.
What people have said about Tom Gordon’s other books:
‘Stories which are deeply emotional with a lightness of touch and real humour.’ ( www.anglicanshop.com )
‘He puts into words what so many would be unable to express for themselves. I have been enthralled from start to finish. There is hope and inspiration.’ ( www.thegoodbookstall.org.uk )
‘Stories told with sensitivity and clarity of real people and their experiences.’ (Wellspring Community, Australia)
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Look well to this day
A year of daily reflections
Tom Gordon

www.ionabooks.com
Copyright © 2014 Tom Gordon
First published 2014
Wild Goose Publications 4th Floor, Savoy House, 140 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3DH, UK www.ionabooks.com Wild Goose Publications is the publishing division of the Iona Community. Scottish Charity No. SC003794. Limited Company Reg. No. SC096243.
PDF ISBN 978-1-84952-306-6 Mobipocket ISBN 978-1-84952-307-3 ePub ISBN 978-1-84952-308-0
Cover photograph © Tom Gordon Stained-glass window design © Fiona Foley, used with permission
The publishers gratefully acknowledge the support of the Drummond Trust, 3 Pitt Terrace, Stirling FK8 2EY in producing this book.
All rights reserved. Apart from reasonable personal use on the purchaser’s own system and related devices, no part of this document or file(s) may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
Non-commercial use: The material in this book may be used non-commercially for worship and group work without written permission from the publisher. Small sections of the book may be printed out and in such cases please make full acknowledgement of the source, and report usage to the CCLI or other copyright organisation.
For any commercial use of the contents of this book, permission must be obtained in writing from the publisher in advance.
Tom Gordon has asserted his right in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988, to be identified as the author of this work.
Dedication
To Catherine Cameron Dorward, my aunt Kit, for much love shared and many lessons learned.
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
January 1 – Beginnings
January 2 – Resolutions
January 3 – Renewed
January 4 – Mistakes
January 5 – Useful
January 6 – Epiphany
January 7 – Gifts
January 8 – Names
January 9 – Complaints
January 10 – When I was a child
January 11 – Change
January 12 – Obvious
January 13 – People
January 14 – Password
January 15 – Adversity
January 16 – Integrity
January 17 – Example
January 18 – Little by little
January 19 – Perseverance
January 20 – Recognition
January 21 – Prayer
January 22 – Damaged
January 23 – Generosity
January 24 – Success and failure
January 25 – Try again
January 26 – Brothers
January 27 – The Holocaust
January 28 – Discrimination
January 29 – Mourning
January 30 – Appointments
January 31 – Talk
February 1 – Mornings
February 2 – Passion
February 3 – Selflessness
February 4 – Partly
February 5 – In a different light
February 6 – Always
February 7 – Sharing
February 8 – Chains
February 9 – Small things
February 10 – The Lord’s Prayer
February 11 – Shortcuts
February 12 – Hospitality
February 13 – Loosen up!
February 14 – What love means
February 15 – The Hub
February 16 – Displacement
February 17 – God
February 18 – Unexpected
February 19 – Imagination
February 20 – Suffering
February 21 – Pathways
February 22 – Growth
February 23 – Sleep
February 24 – Artistry
February 25 – Humility
February 26 – Irritations
February 27 – Poverty
February 28 – Promises
February 29 – Proposals
March 1 – Nationalism
March 2 – Disrespect
March 3 – Disgrace
March 4 – Contrasts
March 5 – Stuff
March 6 – Art
March 7 – Just as I am
March 8 – Acceptance
March 9 – Being me
March 10 – Procrastination
March 11 – Reasons
March 12 – Self-love
March 13 – Memory
March 14 –Right and wrong
March 15 – Books
March 16 – Superstitions
March 17 – Fullness
March 18 – Recognised
March 19 – Jumping to conclusions
March 20 – Explorers
March 21 – Criticism
March 22 – Wonder
March 23 – Potential
March 24 – Home
March 25 – Interpretation
March 26 – Improvisation
March 27 – Lives
March 28 – What’s in a name?
March 29 – Winds
March 30 – Precious
March 31 – Delays
April 1 – Fools
April 2 – Uncomplaining
April 3 – Oops!
April 4 – Real
April 5 – Tragedy
April 6 – Words
April 7 – On the shoulders of giants
April 8 – Retirement
April 9 – Little friends
April 10 – Connections
April 11 – Persevere
April 12 – Madness
April 13 – Accidents
April 14 – Letters
April 15 – Fresh start
April 16 – Music
April 17 – The truth
April 18 – Justice
April 19 – Promise
April 20 – Bridges
April 21 – Traditions
April 22 – Cartoons
April 23 – Courage
April 24 – Achievement
April 25 – Showers
April 26 – Support
April 27 – War
April 28 – Lasting effects
April 29 – Combinations
April 30 – Retribution
May 1 – Mayday
May 2 – Martyrs
May 3 – Preparations
May 4 – Hugs
May 5 – Comfort
May 6 – Influence
May 7 – Paradox
May 8 – Excuses
May 9 – Questions
May 10 – Perspective
May 11 – Bells
May 12 – True love
May 13 – Small
May 14 – Lost
May 15 – Found
May 16 – Live
May 17 – Prayer again
May 18 – Beauty from brokenness
May 19 – Marks
May 20 – Comforters
May 21 – Satan
May 22 – Reflection
May 23 – Greatness
May 24 – Giving
May 25 – Blame
May 26 – Sunshine
May 27 – Joy
May 28 – Conscience
May 29 – Cheerfulness
May 30 – Tongue-tied
May 31 – Think
June 1 – Memories
June 2 – Unity
June 3 – Love
June 4 – More influence
June 5 – Weddings
June 6 – Wealth
June 7 – What next?
June 8 – Death
June 9 – Health
June 10 – Education
June 11 – Regrets
June 12 – God again
June 13 – Stigma
June 14 – Neighbours
June 15 – Start small
June 16 – Mystery
June 17 – In disguise
June 18 – Proof
June 19 – Revenge
June 20 – Gentleness
June 21 – Birth
June 22 – Great
June 23 – All for one
June 24 – Hidden
June 25 – Awareness
June 26 – Walls
June 27 – More prayer
June 28 – Human rights
June 29 – Faith
June 30 – Redemption
July 1 – Unique
July 2 – Child of the universe
July 3 – Bending history
July 4 – Research
July 5 – Things most desired
July 6 – Be yourself
July 7 – Riding shotgun
July 8 – Caring
July 9 – Good health
July 10 – Harmony
July 11 – Back-up
July 12 – Preparations again
July 13 – Evenings
July 14 – Dreams
July 15 – More sleep
July 16 – Pandora’s Box
July 17 – Silence
July 18 – Nnyyaaah!
July 19 – Blessed
July 20 – Commitment
July 21 – Acceptance again
July 22 – Understanding
July 23 – Peace
July 24 – Co-operation
July 25 – More achievement
July 26 – Instructions
July 27 – God once more
July 28 – Inspiration
July 29 – Temptation
July 30 – Thin
July 31 – Ambition
August 1 – Trickery
August 2 – Free?
August 3 – Laughter
August 4 – Grief
August 5 – Responsibility
August 6 – Hope
August 7 – Peace again
August 8 – Bullies
August 9 – Help!
August 10 – Cheat!
August 11 – Gratitude
August 12 – Persecution
August 13 – Pacifism
August 14 – Fellowship of Reconciliation
August 15 – Pride
August 16 – Ready
August 17 – Boring
August 18 – Words again
August 19 – Homes
August 20 – Affirmation
August 21 – Equality
August 22 – Colours
August 23 – The long view
August 24 – What lasts?
August 25 – This is what lasts
August 26 – Headlines
August 27 – Gates
August 28 – And yet more words
August 29 – Truth
August 30 – Hardship
August 31 –Marked
September 1 – Helpfulness
September 2 – Possibilities
September 3 – Keep going
September 4 – Changes
September 5 – Priorities
September 6 – Listening
September 7 – Goodness
September 8 – Suffering again
September 9 – Counting your chickens
September 10 – Hidden things
September 11 – 9/11
September 12 – Decisions
September 13 – Redeeming qualities
September 14 – Babies
September 15 – Emphasis
September 16 – All nations
September 17 – Nonsense
September 18 – More gratitude
September 19 – Balance
September 20 – Necessity
September 21 – More responsibility
September 22 – Truth again
September 23 – Revelation
September 24 – Heroes
September 25 – Stormy seas
September 26 – Loving kindness
September 27 – Guilt
September 28 – Hypocrisy
September 29 – Common ground
September 30 – True friendship
October 1 – Coping
October 2 – Forgiveness
October 3 – Hypocrisy again
October 4 – Choices
October 5 – Failure
October 6 – Rest
October 7 – Appearances can be deceptive
October 8 – Parents
October 9 – Marriage
October 10 – Little by little, once again
October 11 – Permanent
October 12 – Well done!
October 13 – Counting
October 14 – Memory ag