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…
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…
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…
