I was talking with a good friend the other day, and she mentioned that what she remembers most in friendships is the things that take time. The beautiful handwritten card from one friend, another friend sitting with her at the hospital while her son had tests, another baking homemade banana bread every time they caught … Continue reading Slow your Christmas: deliberately
Present over Perfect book club: embrace your life
For a number of years now I have been reflecting on my previous year and setting intentions for the year to come. In more recent years I have set aside a day to come and see my friend Amanda and go through those reflections in an intentional and structured way. Why? Because my life matters … Continue reading Present over Perfect book club: embrace your life
Present over Perfect book club: an introduction
I was in the middle of severe grief due to miscarriages, and I found this book called Bittersweet. I don't recall what made me pick it up. Whether it was the picture of the crumbled chocolate on the front or the subtitle; 'thoughts on change, grace and learning the hard way'. Either way, it found … Continue reading Present over Perfect book club: an introduction
A prayer for a new season
As you finish this season a little tired, a little weary, a little over it all. As you look forward with anticipation and trepidation to the uncertainty ahead. As you take the rest you require, yet your own exhaustion surprises you. May you be gracious to yourself, As your mind flows with an avalanche of … Continue reading A prayer for a new season
quiet spirit
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. This often quoted passage from Isaiah foretells the birth of Jesus, calling him the Prince of Peace. We only have … Continue reading quiet spirit
a quiet heart
As we all sat around the dinner table, he asked how my day was. So I listed the tasks that had made up the hours, one after another in rapid fire: the class party; the baking of mince pies; the washing; the playdate. I ended with, ‘... and then I said goodbye to my good … Continue reading a quiet heart