I am not a brilliant theologian or philosopher. I am just a simple girl who read my Bible stories, looked up at Jesus crucified, and realized He did it out of love for me. I am just a simple girl who struggles to reckon the world she sees with the God who loves her. Loves … Continue reading Simple
Who do you measure yourself against? Your best friend, the Pastor’s wife, your favourite celebrity? Who flashes in your mind when you wonder if you're good enough, have done enough, or are succeeding or failing? Your mother, the superwoman at work, that perfect church lady who seems to do it all? How does that ideal … Continue reading Living Stones
The pungent, sweet smell of blood, mixed with sweat and dust permeated the air, The noisy crowd had dwindled, but Mary only heard the throb of her heartbeat as it reverberated in her ears, and thudded in her chest, alongside the sword of pain that had pierced it. Across her bent knees lay the pale, … Continue reading Custodial Living
Are there times you would love to be outside your head? I know I do! Imagine the sweet relief of quiet and rest there. Freedom from the noise of; comparing and measuring yourself up against other people in your life second-guessing decisions and wondering “What if?” fretting about what others think of or say about … Continue reading Lick ‘o Paint, Lick ‘o Paint
Do you feel like you are going through life as a Jane Doe? You’re pretty, “in a plain sort of way.” Are you feeling drab and colourless in a world of beautiful, perfect women? Do you feel unheard around others, even when you try to join in? Going unnoticed can be a good thing. A … Continue reading Going Unnoticed
Hands clasping the wheel, cars, people and scenery dissolved into the background. My mind replayed the recent Biblical counselling session, where awareness of a particular idol, embedded in my heart for years, had been revealed. Talking to the Lord about it and asking for forgiveness and guidance, a barrage of awareness of my many sins … Continue reading One Battle at a Time
Who are you, when there are no mirrors to tell you differently? When no one is looking at you, and you don’t have to wonder what they are thinking about you; assessing, judging, labelling, for good or bad? Who are you when it is just you, Creation, and God, in a stolen sacred moment? Alone … Continue reading Who Are You?
Newborn babies, non-stop toddlers, toilet training, learning challenges, school drama, hormones, and learning to let go, step back and coach from the sidelines. We often don’t know what the right choice is. Conflicting opinions and studies ping-pong inside our brains causing taut muscles, clenched bellies and restless souls. We are left wondering how we are … Continue reading Does Life Seem Messy?
What wakes you up at night? I really want to know, as I gaze out over The moonlit snow. What makes your eyelids pop in the dark of the night? Moths in your brain seeking a path of light? What makes your heart thump-thump, tap-dancing in your chest? A fist of anxious fear stealing your … Continue reading What Wakes You?
How was your Mother’s Day?Was it all you dreamed it would be, surrounded by your children being showered with love, gifts and pampering? Or did disappointment fill your day instead, from being slighted, underappreciated, overlooked or forgotten? Were some missing due to estrangement, neglect, or health problems? Is there a lingering hole in your heart … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day?