Over the summer months I have been reassessing my approach to reading. Books have been a major part of my…
Why we need Lamentations
The word ‘aftermath’ is so significant. It tells us something of a story that is past, something about where we…
Joining the family song
There is a scene in The Sound of Music where Captain Von Trapp wavers on the threshold of the drawing…
Reframing Kindness
Redefinition is definitely on-trend in our culture. Words, phrases, and concepts are generally fluid, and are often the tools of…
The forgetfulness of heaven – a further reflection
One of the big benefits of thinking aloud is that others can hear you, can express appreciation, or offer gracious…
The scars of heaven
A friend recently recounted a conversation with his precocious 10 year old. Their child had sustained an injury some years…
The value of a single soul
Metrics really matter in our current moment in Western culture. By them we can measure the popularity of a movement,…
