breakfast/breakrules

I got up this morning and decided to do something I hadn’t done in ages – a less hurried way of doing breakfast, starting my day in a more leisurely way after a busy week, allowing myself the luxury of … Continue reading →

Dear God, what does she see in him

A few days ago I got into a conversation with someone online about my faith – so far, so normal for me :) – and this person accused me of being a willing slave to God. Yes, I am, I … Continue reading →

and then, just like that, I was ok again.

Last night I wrote about not feeling ok but being ok with that. I was overwhelmed by the grace I’d received from God and from my pastor during the week, and with knowing how underserved it is. Knowing I’m a … Continue reading →

no, I’m not ok, but that’s ok

a good friend asked. she could see that I wasn’t ok, as a good friend can when they look at your face and see you’re close to tears. is there anything I can do, she asked. I said no, not … Continue reading →

Being scared can be useful

My mother once told me about her frustrating attempts to teach my brother not to touch the electric socket when he was a small inquisitive boy. She even tried play acting – pretending to touch it herself and make dramatic … Continue reading →

here come the bulldozers

or: virtual bypasses have to be built Monday brought news that is probably not earth shattering to most of this planet’s populace, but for me and my friends on Google Plus it brought tears and a whole load of “where … Continue reading →

but wait, there’s more!

“I love the Lord , because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy.” I hear you, David, and I’m with you on this, but it gets even better! God loves me so much, he didn’t wait for … Continue reading →

the God who woos

get up, he said, let’s spend some time together. this is, shockingly, how God behaves sometimes. not waiting at a distance, not sitting majestically on his throne and waiting for me to tentatively approach – no, this is the God … Continue reading →

I don’t have a title for this

I’m not even sure I have the words. But I need to try. I need to try and articulate this thing. Even though it feels like it’s beyond words – words is all I’ve got. I keep falling short, I … Continue reading →

eggs and humble pie

this will be rambly. it’s two in the morning, forgive me, I have rambly thoughts. they’re about how I’ve learned stuff. about how I’ve learned to learn… someone told me how he appreciated my humility. and I know he wasn’t … Continue reading →