My sense of wonder is just a little tired ~Lost by Dermot Kennedy~ When I first listened to the song ‘Lost’ by Dermot Kennedy, this lyric resonated with me. I thought to myself, ‘I know that feeling’. It’s a hard feeling to describe, but I’ve felt it many times in my life. Dermot Kennedy put…
Teach Us, O Lord, To Number Our Days
Whether we like it or not, the Coronavirus has brought death to the forefront of our minds… Whether we like it or not, we currently have an acute awareness of our own mortality and the mortality of our loved ones… Before I became a Christian, the idea of death troubled me greatly. All…
Does Regret Have a Place in the Vocabulary of Christians?
We all make mistakes dear, so just put it behind you. We should regret our mistakes, and learn from them, but not carry them into the future ~ Mrs. Allen speaking to Anne in ‘Anne of Avonlea’~ Does regret have a place in the vocabulary of Christians? My instinct is to say no. But…
The Strength of Weakness
Lately I’ve had trouble sleeping…. Lack of sleep is such a reminder of how weak and fragile my body is, and how weak and fragile I am – I run out of energy more easily; my mind is slower; my patience runs out more easily; I’m more emotional; and to be honest, I’m a…
Step Into A New Day
This New Year has felt particularly significant for me. It’s simply one day turning into the next, from yesterday to today, yet it feels so weighty – like there’s a great significance. The new year brings an opportunity to reflect on the year that’s been and choose what to carry into the new year. I…
Grateful for 28, Hopeful for 29
This week I turn 29. For me, my birthday is always a point for reflection. I like to spend time reflecting on what was good about the year, what was hard, and the lessons that God has taught me throughout. Personally, I think that taking time to reflect is an important practice, especially as a…
Harvest Time
Growing up in Templebreedy Church of Ireland, we followed a liturgical calendar. The Harvest Thanksgiving celebration was always my favourite part of that calendar, and Autumn my favourite time of year… I think that my love of harvest time and autumn was inspired by the beauty of growing on a farm. I witnessed my Dad…
Why so insecure?
I’ve always been a quieter person. As a child I was shy, and unsure of myself. If asked a question, my most frequent response was ‘I’m not sure’ or ‘I don’t know’. I was self-conscious and found it hard to express myself. Even my granddad expressed concern to my mum at one point! As a…
God is my Rock
A few years ago I went through a hard season. I felt lost – over a number of months I came to the conclusion that the counselling career I was embarking on wasn’t for me, and I didn’t know what direction to take. I threw myself into church serving in a big way – creating…
Unexpected Blessings
Usually I love going to the airport. I check-in with plenty of time to spare so I can window shop and get something to eat. But my last visit didn’t go as expected. I joined the queue to check in my bag. It was a long queue, but I hoped it would move quickly. Thirty…
