I’ve read two articles this week that really inspired me – but they weren’t what you might expect. In both, the writers were honest about their struggles, and it was their authenticity, rather than any pleasantries, that brought me encouragement. The first was this post at http://lifeofasinglechristianwoman.wordpress.com/2013/10/17/it-is-not-good-for-man-or-woman-to-be-alone-part-2/ which follows on from earlier posts about being single,…
Category: Reflections
Home
Here is another post on *Home*, this time written by my lovely friend Kate. I think she touches on something which many of us experience in modern times – that of being uprooted, of many transitions, of being away from the places we grew up in. Read on for a relatable, honest piece and a…
Home
I’ve always thought myself a bit of a collector, and this week I have been collecting people’s views on *home*. You may have seen my earlier post in which Andrew Painting and Susie Waru John wrote about what home meant to them. It’s well worth a look, for the contrast and the similarities, and to…
Home
Having recently travelled in a very short space of time to four places I have previously called home, I have been thinking a lot about what that word really means. I wondered what others’ perspectives might be, so I have called in a few friends to provide you with pictures and words to sum up…
A Gentle Ramble
It has been hard to know what to post about or how in the last few weeks. My last post was about the beauty of perseverance – something which I have since been struggling to do! Nevertheless, there has been plenty to think about, read and appreciate so here’s a gentle ramble through some of…
Only Fear
I recently promised to post an interview with a Christian Aid representative about the situation in Syria – and here it is! Many thanks to Jessica Hall, who has put substantial work into giving us a real insight into what life looks like for the millions of Syrian people we hear about on the news,…
Survival
I am so aware recently that a lot of people I know are having what might be called ‘survival days’. Or, in some cases, survival weeks, months, or years. Sometimes it is tough trying to get up in the morning, get out of the house, get to work, summon a smile, be sociable. You probably know…
A Round Up of the Week
I thought I would incorporate my ‘Small Things’ post and general thoughts into one post this week – hopefully there’s something here for all of you 🙂 I’ve been listening to: Another Radio 1 Live Lounge – this time Imagine Dragons’ cover of Rudimental, which you can hear here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA0yyeYX0CY Starts off kind of slow, but his…
A Novel and a Reality
I’m reading a novel at the moment – The Postmistress by Sarah Blake. It is a beautiful, thought-provoking, gripping read. And it is really speaking to me. The Postmistress is set during World War 2. The main character is brave American journalist, Frankie Bard. She is desperate to get the truth about the horrors of…
Some great quotes I’ve read this week…
I’ve been doing a lot of reading this week and I thought it would be good to post some of the quotes that have made me think 🙂 1. I read these on a Christian Aid appeal email. They are stark reminders of the suffering of our Syrian brothers and sisters: ‘If you help us,…
Stepping Up 5
Ever feel like giving up? Feel like though you believe in what you are doing, it is just too hard? I feel like this most days! Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of great things in my job and life, but there are also daily challenges. Things like tensions between co-workers, others not…
Life Lived 