Lead From Your Bed
I can’t remember a darker time in my life than the end of 2020 (and I know I’m not alone in that realization). I had gone back for a visit to the States in an attempt to combat some of the … Read More »Lead From Your Bed
Christian Life
Will following my heart set me free?
‘I am free to be myself’ I had an interesting insight into a Primary 3 classroom recently. My twins’ school was closed due to industrial action. Some of the learning was delivered online, so I had the joy of listening in… Read More »Will following my heart set me free?
Reflections on Later Life
Before I had even reached my sixtieth birthday, I started to think that I was getting old, that very soon I would be able to apply for an ‘Older Person’s Bus Pass’ for free bus travel! But as I still… Read More »Reflections on Later Life
Redeeming Winter
I hate winter. I hate most things about it. And no, I am not exaggerating. The early dark days. The cold. In Scotland, it’s usually accompanied by windy rain. The accompanying lethargy. Even my body is done. In fact, I… Read More »Redeeming Winter
A Brief Theology of Periods Book Review
I wonder if you can remember the last sermon you heard in church that mentioned anything about periods. Other than one on Leviticus, I doubt periods get much mention from the pulpit in our churches. But what about conversations with… Read More »A Brief Theology of Periods Book Review
Being Involved in Church as a Teen
When I worked as a church apprentice, one of my favourite things to do was to serve the older ladies in my church at their fellowship meetings. These were the women who held me as a baby. They had prayed… Read More »Being Involved in Church as a Teen
Christian Single, I See You
Christian single, I see you. Yes. You. All of you. In all your unique situations, contexts, complexities, opportunities, griefs and joys, I see you. But in this post, I particularly want to make sure a certain subset of Christian singles… Read More »Christian Single, I See You
Should Christians Have Life Coaches?
My friend recently told me about meeting her cousin’s latest girlfriend. In her early twenties and with little life experience, my friend was shocked to find out that this young lady’s profession was that of a “life coach”. What exactly… Read More »Should Christians Have Life Coaches?
The Value of Christian One to One Discipleship
What is one-to-one discipleship? What we are talking about here has a variety of different names – one-to-one’s, mentoring, discipling relationships. Some of the names can seem more intimidating than others. But essentially one-to-one discipleship is a wonderful way for… Read More »The Value of Christian One to One Discipleship
Growing in Gratitude
Recently, I finished the study book ‘Growing in gratitude’ with one of my friends. My motivations for choosing to study this book were far from the title of the book, simply because the front cover was very pretty (haha), vain,… Read More »Growing in Gratitude