Succumbing to "the butterflies effect" tells me I'm supposed to be living in bliss. After all, I've "fallen in love." But this is a fantasy world from which I must awake...
Love, Not Christianese, Perhaps!
A letter to my Christian friends in light of the US presidential election results.
Song out of the Rain
As I reflect on the many deep things one thinks of but words seem to lack enough power to express the words of this song quietly breeze through my living room:
"Lover of my soul
Even unto death
With my every breath I will love You"
London Signs and Wordings
On my commute to and from work I run across the most interesting signs. Here are a few of my favorites to brighten up the rest of your week.
Distance Longs for Presence
Using my sometimes-long-distance relationship with God as an example I'll explore what it means to ask God to "come". If he's omnipresent, isn’t He already here and everywhere all at the same time?
In Losing It All
Recently a member of my family died and a natural response was to reflect on loss. I wondered what it meant to lose it all. Would I still serve God if I lost it all? Would I still believe in God if I lost my job, my friends, my family, my house, my wealth, my health, my freedom, my reputation?
Lost in Art
With the sun still somewhat elusive it was only right to spend a rainy day at Art16. All of my senses went into overdrive as we walked through the aisles showcasing over 1,000 art pieces from around the world! It didn't matter that summer here meant 60 degree Fahrenheit weather interspersed by drizzles; for those 3 hours, it was sunny...in my head!
I Almost Killed Fishy
He is dead!!!!! Oh, no he isn't. He's still breathing but omg he is going to die!!!!! How can I live with myself if he dies? How do I tell people that I killed him in less than 48 hours?
On Releasing the Kraken
Like the woman in this painting hanging on my wall, I have sexual desires and I'm proud of them but I recently had to institute the do-not-kiss-me-till-we-are-married-lest-you-release-the-kraken rule! Here's what that means and why...
I Am Not Your God
Sometimes we have the best intentions for others but end up playing "god" in their lives. I've realised that in life and in relationships, I am not your God!
Sorry, Not Hungry
I just concluded a 30-day restrictive diet and it reminded me of a fruit and vegetable only fast I did a few years ago. I don't do these things often and sure, I lose weight but I gain so much more insight into me, my body and life. Come journey with me through the chronicles of some of my discoveries.
Target Practice Hurts
It's 5pm on a Sunday and you're suddenly depressed because you realise you have work tomorrow. Sound familiar? That used to be me until I learned 4 ways my desert like circustances were target-practice to prepare me for my dreams.
London, London, Bath
It's been two months since I moved to London and a lot of people have asked me how I'm getting along. So, here is some sort of update...in pictures. Enjoy!
While You Tarry
To my future husband, I will wait for you...while you tarry
Rhythms of Grace
I looooove dancing! That's probably why it seems to me that life is a dance and the rhythm we move to dictates our experiences. Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? I've learnt that we can dance our lives to the unforced rhythms of grace. Let's explore that concept...