Just an intro, but firstly, thank you for visiting my page. Welcome to Oatcake Times!
My name is Fran, I'm a mummy, a Christian, a wife, and fellow traveller on this journey called life. This is a place for me to share my thoughts and musings on all sorts of things. I'm from the Potteries in Stoke on Trent, where our best kept secret is the Staffordshire Oatcake (a sort of savoury pancake which is best served wrapped around bacon, cheese, sausage & beans with a good dollop of HP sauce). That's where the title comes from. You could call me the First Lady of the Oatcakes (no, I don't make them or sell them...I just like eating them). Or Fran will do just as well.....
I've previously had a blog where I've written mini preaches because I have had a revelation or "spiritual dowload" and had to get it all out. I will be bringing those entries on to this blog, along with new ones. I also keep a sort of diary, which I started doing at the beginning of the year so that I could keep a track of where my days go (they seem to fly by). I also want to keep a record of what me and my little girl have got up to, and when she had her first trip to the zoo / ride on a bike / trip to the seaside....etc etc. So, I will also be sharing some snippets of daily life with my little girl. Maybe one day she'll enjoy reading what her old mum has written?
I've always loved writing so this new age of blogging where there's a platform for anyone and everyone to say and share whatever they want, seems quite ideal for someone like me.
So the Christian stuff....yes, I'm a Christian and not ashamed of it. I believe in relationship, not religion. To have a relationship with God is the most important thing in anyone's life and first and foremost that is why we are here. We were created in God's image and likeness to be His family. That's the meaning of life. It's quite simple; there is no greater love or fulfillment than being in God's presence and to be aware of His awesome love for us. Because He loves us, He wants the best for us. I believe the Bible is true and is His word. It's not an old, antiquated book which you need a Theology degree to understand. I enjoy reading the Bible, and hopefully some of my posts may give you a glimpse into why I think the Bible is actually the best book (technically, it's a collection of books, but I won't be too pedantic) on the planet. In a nutshell though, it's the best book on the planet because it's God's own love letter to you. In it, He's given us a guide of how to live our best life; He's shown us His plans and purposes; He's shown us His heart. So for any non-Christians who may stumble across this blog, I simply pray that some of my words may help you get a glimpse of some of the wonderful nuggets and gems that He's hidden in there for us.
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