![]() ![]() That mirror, cheap to some, cost everything I had. ![]() Lewis puts it, “We are mirrors whose brightness, if we are bright, is wholly derived from the sun that shines upon us.” And like that pocket mirror, we may be used, cracked, and broken.įortunately our value doesn’t lie within ourselves but in the One we reflect. Despite our best efforts, the Bible tells us, our righteous acts are like filthy rags. On our own this would be a daunting task. Our purpose is to be mirrors by reflecting God’s image to the world. ![]() Genesis 1 tells us that we were made in God’s image. Their purpose and value do not lie within themselves but in what they reflect. Without their capability to reflect images they would merely be plastic or wooden frames. Whenever I see that mirror I see my daughter’s love.” “I can still see the excitement on your face as you raced in, hands behind your back, and said you had a gift for me. “That mirror is precious to me,” she said simply. I recently asked her if she still had it, and she assured me that she did. She took that mirror wherever she went, whether it was to work, church, or even out grocery shopping. But none of them have ever received quite the same level of appreciation as that used, cracked mirror. Since then, I’ve given her many other gifts - from flowers to furniture and massages to mattresses. It had taken all my money to buy that gift but I couldn’t wait to give it to my mom. It was the first Mother’s Day present I had ever bought. I brought out my treasured coins and held them out sheepishly. Seeing my face fall, the old man asked gently, “How much money do you have?” Now even this pocket mirror seemed beyond my reach. The pretty floral dish I’d inspected had been $20. I had been so excited, thinking about all the wonderful gifts I would be able to buy. The coins in my pocket had seemed like a monumental fortune that morning. “You like that mirror, sweetheart?” He was an old man with graying hair and kind eyes. It was obviously used, slightly cracked and even a little dusty.īut it caught my attention nevertheless, mainly because it was the only object on display I thought I could afford. It was just a pink plastic pocket mirror with a Hello Kitty design. This gets a "well done" from me.By Vania Chew, public relations and editorial assistant, South Pacific Adventist Record I enjoy it thoroughly, one for the collection to see regularly. The village and settings are always wonderful. Some compare this BBC version to that since it came along later, but shouldn't. Marple strayed more from the book - well, it's the Hollywood treatment. The 1980 version with Taylor/Hudson et al. Some say this is a weaker entry in the BBC Marple lineup, but I don't see it like that. Marple did speak most of this in this adaptation, which was revealing of the woman's vulnerability to danger. That makes a lonely life for a man." However, Ms. She would be fond of him (her husband) and look after him when he was ill and see to his meals and be a good housekeeper, but I don't think she would ever – well, that she would ever even know what he might be feeling or thinking. Badcock particularly, " she wasn't a considerate woman. ![]() I think HB was that kind of person." And of Ms. Other people seem to them just like – like wallpaper in a room. Life is a kind of one-way track, just their own progress through it. They never mention what any other people said, or did. She was the sort of person who tells you what they've done and what they've seen and what they've felt and what they've heard. But as I say, AW never thought of anybody else but herself. They realize when it's unwise to say or do something because of the person or persons who are taking in what you say, and because of the kind of character that those people have. But you never really know what you may be doing most people have a sense of protection. You can be kind and unselfish and even thoughtful. It comes really from being self-centered and I don't mean selfish by that. And so, you see, she couldn't guard against things happening to her. In the allusion to her village parallel, Alison Wilde, she says, " She didn't know what people were like. One review here mentions a part of the book that greatly impressed me as well. Inspector Slack is always an entertaining character, in attitude expressing looks, droll remarks and the die hard approach he always takes, many times in error. Somehow, their talks offer up a spark that leads to a rewarding line of inquiry. Of course, that's key to the storyline and adds to the interest. It is fun to be at Gossington Hall again, albeit under new owners. Bantry, the maids, Inspectors Slack and Craddock. Some of the neighborhood regulars are back, like Ms. So, here we are with the redoubtable Miss Marple, a lovely Claire Bloom and a fine cast. ![]()
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