I love pinterest and at this time of year there are all sorts of pins about great habits or practices for the year ahead. The gratiude jar is one. The concept is that write down all the things you are thankful for each day, and then reflect at the end of the year. You may … Continue reading the gratitude jar
as well
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn - Romans 12:15 (NIV) I love this verse, I love the fact that it is real. It recognises that we have good times and bad times, and that we need to both rejoice and mourn in community. However, I always saw these activities as quite … Continue reading as well
there is always something
Bubba Girl is almost two, and she knows it. She has started exerting her will in situations, making demands, having tantrums, and generally being two. Last week we were in full-scale battles about meals. She would look at the plate of food, not even try it and state, “don’t like this mummy”. This week we … Continue reading there is always something
finding the joy
I met with some friends a few weeks ago and we all talked about our challenges for this Christmas season. From that discussion I wrote down three words ... home, presence, joy. Today was a standard Sunday, rush to get to church, wrestle to keep the kids occupied in church, finally sit down to listen … Continue reading finding the joy
advent expectations
I love the Christmas traditions of my Anglican childhood and in particular the tradition of advent. The time of anticipation, waiting expectantly for the excitement of Christmas day. I love that these traditions extend the christmas season, I love that they create a focus and a frame for the day itself, and I love remembering previous … Continue reading advent expectations
prepare
There is something about November that gets me all edgy. The end of the year is nigh, but there is Christmas and New Year's to come. Both huge celebrations, but also a lot of work, and it can sometimes be somewhat taxing on my (let's admit tenuous) grip on my sanity. I can feel it … Continue reading prepare