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Richard Frost
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Author of 3 'Eastwood Story' novellas and 4 faith books.
Husband, Dad, MBE, lay minister in Devon, UK. Former mental health & work professional. Blog & podcast at workrestpray.com. Books at richardfrostauthor.com
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When life feels a bit stormy, what we might see as pressure points are actually pointing us towards God. workrestpray.com/pressure-poi....
Pressure points • WORK. REST. PRAY.
We recently went to see the film Pressure which, in a typically British, understated way, tells the true story of Scottish meteorologist, James Stagg. Despite significant opposition, Stagg persuaded G...
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October 9, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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An unexpected lesson in forgiveness from Liam and Noel Gallagher
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Forgive and forget? • WORK. REST. PRAY.
A couple of weeks ago I went to see Don’t look back in anger, a documentary film about the rock band Oasis. It traced the story of the Gallagher brothers,… Continue reading Forgive and forget?
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September 25, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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Finding ourselves in a familiar yet different place is unsettling but all part of coping with change. A new blog post at workrestpray.com/familiar-yet...
Familiar yet different • WORK. REST. PRAY.
Courtesy of the lovely Ros and David at Kites’ Nest Cottage, Jane and I have just had a few days away in the Brecon Beacons. We went there two years… Continue reading Familiar yet different
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September 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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It was the gap that caught my attention...
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Through the gaps • WORK. REST. PRAY.
The concert flyer was clear enough. But it was the gap between the ‘V’ and the ‘A’ that did it. My rather obscure sense of humour filled it in. Which… Continue reading Through the gaps
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August 20, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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50 years ago today a life-changing event changed my life.
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50 years on • WORK. REST. PRAY.
With the recent series of heatwaves, many have compared these times with the Summer of 1976. For me, though, I remember that for very different reasons. As a typical, at… Continue reading 50 years on
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August 8, 2026 at 7:38 AM
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Some thoughts as we prepare to move on from Marldon Church in Devon...
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Moving on • WORK. REST. PRAY.
One of the joys of going on retreat at a monastery, among the other benefits mentioned in the previous post, is being able to be part of the life of… Continue reading Moving on
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July 26, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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A familiar verse is the focus of this new post - but perhaps a helpful slant on it also... workrestpray.com/laying-down-...
Laying down burdens • WORK. REST. PRAY.
It wasn’t the first time – and my guess is it won’t be the last. I write this on retreat at Mucknell Abbey, a Benedictine Monastic Community in Worcestershire where… Continue reading Laying down burde...
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July 9, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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As Jane and I enter the final month of active parish ministry, some reflections on vicarage life.
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A new chapter • WORK. REST. PRAY.
‘We’re both taking six months off.’ ‘Really?’ the Archdeacon replied, the question mark lingering. ‘Yes. Really.’ He paused. ‘Good.’ Another question came. ‘How do you think your life will change?’… C...
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July 1, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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A reflection for Father's Day preached at St John Baptist Church, Marldon in Devon.

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Father's Day
A reflection on Father's Day preached at St John Baptist Church, Marldon in Devon.
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June 21, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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Life is often an uncomfortable mixture – one where two things can be true at the same time. The good and the not so good sitting side by side.
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To be expected • WORK. REST. PRAY.
Recently, we went to hear David Olosuga, the British-Nigerian historian, writer and broadcaster. At the end of the talk he spoke about how history is a mixture of the good… Continue reading To be expe...
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June 17, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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In a world increasingly dominated by generative AI, SQWAFFLE shines a light of hope, focusing entirely on human-made art, music, writing, and photography. 

One of my books is now on it as an eBook for the next ten days - www.sqwaffle.com/sqwaffles/vi...
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June 15, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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Published by Chronos Publishing, The Eastwood Story novellas draw a lot on real life - events and interchanges I have witnessed or been told about, others I have experienced for myself. There's something about novels and poems being able to help us reflect and learn.
June 7, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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A quick update on my various books... they are available as paperback and eBooks directly from me at richard-frost.sumupstore.com/products
June 6, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Sometimes it's good to count our blessings....
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They all add up • WORK. REST. PRAY.
It’s been a bad month for driving. Five hours to travel six miles. Ninety minutes for two. And then ten miles became twenty in four hours… let alone the six… Continue reading They all add up
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May 27, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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Some reflections on our recent announcement. workrestpray.com/an-unexpecte...
An unexpected gift • WORK. REST. PRAY.
We knew they would be sad. There again, who was I to think so? Believing myself so important that would be the reaction? It wasn’t just to do with me… Continue reading An unexpected gift
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May 4, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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A reflection for today preached at Marldon Church, Devon this morning.... workrestpray.podbean.com/e/vocations-...
Vocations Sunday | Work Rest Pray
A reflection for Vocations Sunday preached at St John Baptist Church, Marldon in Devon. The Gospel passage is John 10.1–10 and there is also reference to Acts 2.42–47.
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April 26, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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A talk given at St John Baptist Church in Marldon, Devon reflecting on the encounter between Jesus and those on the road to Emmaus. The Bible passage is Luke 24.13-35.

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On the road to Emmaus | Work Rest Pray
A talk given at St John Baptist Church in Marldon, Devon reflecting on the encounter between Jesus and those on the road to Emmaus. The Bible passage is Luke 24.13-35.
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April 19, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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Some thoughts on an unexpected parallel between 'reality TV' and the reality of living...

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The tunnel • WORK. REST. PRAY.
I don’t have much time for ‘Reality TV’. But there is one series I’ve watched which could be called that. Channel 4’s Narrow Escapes shows the reality of the lives… Continue reading The tunnel
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April 17, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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A few years ago I wrote a blog post about the demands of the last week and this weekend. I'm not convinced things have improved since then - so please spare a thought for all those leading services at this time.
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Wholly weak (again) • WORK. REST. PRAY.
Just over three years ago I had the privilege of being invited to preach at Portsmouth Cathedral. Among those gathered was Angela Tilby, former BBC religious programmes producer and known… Continue re...
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April 4, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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As we make our way through these next few days, here's a video I made a while back. It has some Stations of the Cross for Good Friday; a short reflection for Holy Saturday (starts at 18.30) and Easter Day (starts at 20 mins).

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Holy Week & Easter: Good Friday to Easter Day
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April 2, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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A unplanned link to Mothering Sunday brings about a reflection on experiencing things we never expected.... workrestpray.com/the-dingles-...
The Dingles Girl • WORK. REST. PRAY.
‘Are you forty-one?’ the voice behind me asked. ‘Oh no, he’s much older than that,’ quipped the older companion. Mum and daughter had reached the same row of seats as… Continue reading The Dingles Gir...
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March 15, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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Beatitudes for current times....

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Blessed are the peacemakers • WORK. REST. PRAY.
Both of my grandfathers fought in the trenches of the first World War. In the second, my Mum was in the Land Army, my Dad in the RAF. I grew… Continue reading Blessed are the peacemakers
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March 3, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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As Lent begins - a time for giving up or taking up... perhaps it's not always what we think.
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‘I can be changed, if not to your taste.’ • WORK. REST. PRAY.
After 35 years of marriage, it was an unusual message attached to the present I received on Valentine’s Day. ‘It’s a bit late now’ observed both our children and ‘well… Continue reading ‘I can be chan...
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February 18, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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Looking forward to being at the Book Fair on Saturday at Plymouth Literary Festival. Lots going on then and in to Sunday also.
February 12, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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You may be familiar with the phrase 'Do not worry about tomorrow for it will have enough worries of it's own' - easier said than done, right?

If you are a worrier (or know people who are) I hope you may find this helpful.... workrestpray.podbean.com/e/do-not-wor...
Do not worry about tomorrow... | Work Rest Pray
A talk given at St John Baptist Church, Marldon in Devon on some familiar teaching by Jesus - words often easier said than done. There are a couple of silent times during the talk and, like the people...
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February 8, 2026 at 6:20 PM