Partly Cloudy

I saw a bit of sunshine through the window, a glimpse of brightness amongst the clouds. The weather forecast for today said “partly cloudy” so I wasn’t expecting a lot of brightness. But the Coronavirus crisis – that was not … 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 →

Good morning? Really?

How good was your morning today? How did you feel when you woke up? Bright eyed and happy to face whatever the day brings? And yesterday? And the day before? Yesterday was Monday, which is when social media is full … Continue reading →

Jesus Paid It All

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I’ve just been listening to this song, revelling in this awesome truth – this is why I can live, why I can cope, why I can look myself in the mirror and stand up straight, not overwhelmed by guilt and … Continue reading →

Today’s waking-up thoughts

Again I wake up knowing God loves me God – the one who made the world and all that’s in it –                                                                                       loves me! and not because of anything I’ve done or because of anything special about me it’s … Continue reading →

The answer

I need your help, God again and again I need to be more… loving, gracious patient, kind you know the sort of stuff… Yes, I know. And you know the answer. The answer doesn’t change. The answer is always the … Continue reading →

How are you really doing?

Another Monday – not most people’s favourite day… so social media is full of motivational posts, telling you that you’re strong, you can do it – do you sometimes see those and feel like screaming? Or is it just me… … Continue reading →

No, I’m not strong, but that’s ok.

Remember you’re strong, they say. Remember all the stuff you’ve got through, you’ve survived… Well-intentioned social media memes, meant to encourage, but no, I can’t buy into this – I know the truth, I know how weak I really am, … Continue reading →

Nobody understands me

Nobody understands me – not completely. There are things about me that people just don’t get. Even with close friends there is stuff… even those who know me well have those moments… it’s painful sometimes, when I share something of … Continue reading →

joy mixed with tears

“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!” How can I make a joyful noise when… But even when there’s pain and sadness, even when my whole very … Continue reading →