life and faith through a lens of grace
Joy tends to get confused with ephemeral happiness, times of being satiated with life’s good things and satisfied with the current state of play. I think it’s so much more than that. I grew up in a dysfunctional family, hooked on false bonhomie. Socialising and partying were their forte. It might have looked joyful to …
joy: discerning fake, festive and faith experiences of joyRead More »
Summer’s onset is a call to vibrancy, an invitation to come alive on the inside, to hear heaven’s heartbeat thrumming in our souls and witness the glory of God’s creation in the world around. We’re invited to participate, to become filled with holy awe and to develop a larger perspective, deeper awareness and appreciation of …
vibrancy: an invitation to rest and a deeper soul lifeRead More »
Weakness is something we would all rather ignore, hoping it’s a temporary state, a passing phase we can press through, fuelled by extra food, supplements or caffeine, perhaps. Because who among us would choose to be seen as weak, never mind feel like it? But what if it doesn’t leave us? What if weakness comes …
weakness: when it’s more than a temporary state #MEAwarenessDayRead More »
What does home convey to you? Maybe you don’t feel at home in this world. Adverse circumstances, unexpected life events and health challenges can make us feel unsettled, especially when we hit midlife and beyond and survey the landscape of our lives with a wistful, jaundiced eye. We’re still in our first home together after …
home: yearning for an eternal place already prepared for usRead More »
Shame became my soul companion from childhood. It sat like a stone in my sad heart. I didn’t have words for it for years. It was like a bitter root on the tongue, making me numb, eating away at speech and causing me to hide away. I sought refuge in many places: curling up small …
shame: recognising a painful soul burden we needn’t carryRead More »