Today’s lessons

Just thought I’d randomly share stuff I’ve been learning. Some of it isn’t actually new – it’s just stuff that I have to be reminded of again and again. Like, for instance, the fact that I’m only human and I’m … Continue reading →

The most awesome Passover ever

It was Passover eve in Jerusalem, and a Galilean rabbi and his talmidim were sitting down to the Seder meal, eating the sacrificial lamb together as was the custom back then – this was at a time when the Temple … Continue reading →

When do as you’d be done by means doing as you wouldn’t be done by (spoiler: it’s hard)

So yesterday I had to make a phone call and speak to someone who’s just lost her husband. The toughest thing for me about it? I had to do to her something I’d absolutely hate if I were in her … Continue reading →

not alone anymore

I think I was three when it started – the life of an outsider, a reject, a person who is never going to be part of the gang. And with it came the longing, the despair sometimes, the selling myself … Continue reading →

Again and again I’m overwhelmed

I’m a follower of Jesus and do I live up to that? Do I love everyone as I love myself? Do I constantly put other people’s needs before mine? Do I obey God 100%? Do I live a life of … Continue reading →

Yes, I’m ok.

I’ve just had a very tough week. Very painful. Lots of weepery. And I’m feeling exhausted. The thought of going to the supermarket this afternoon fills me with No I can’t, I have no energy, I’d like to just get … Continue reading →

I hope I won’t stop getting weepy about this. Not ever.

Sometimes it’s just so overwhelming… We sang this song in church and I just feel so… I don’t even know how to put it into words. He knows ALL the things I’ve ever done! And Jesus’ blood has cancelled EVERY … Continue reading →

Shattered, and thankful

You know those cheerful sayings about how you should react when life gives you lemons? Annoying, aren’t they? When you’ve just been given a whole truckload of lemons, when you’re reeling from terrible news, when it feels like everything that … Continue reading →

Why I’m a Christian

Is it because I think Christianity is the best out of all religions? No. I do think it’s the best :) but no, that’s not why I’m in. I’m in because it’s true, and because Jesus is wonderful. I didn’t … Continue reading →

I woke up this morning

We normally only mention that in passing: I woke up and did this and that and the other… or: I woke up feeling happy/grumpy/sad/tired… But I’m sitting here thinking: I woke up! I get to live another day! Thank you, … Continue reading →