I read, years ago, in a book on gardening about planting a herby lawn, a lawn with herbs interplanted with grass, so that as you walk they release their sweet fragrance. We did not succeed in establishing herbs in our lawn in Virginia, as our … [Continue reading]
Some of the loveliest visions of Julianna of Norwich
'God, for your goodness, give me yourself. For you are enough for me and I may not ask anything that is less, that may be fully worthy of you. And if I ask any thing that is less, I am always wanting. But only in you I have all.' · · · It is God's … [Continue reading]
The Christianization of Irene
Irene, as a four year old, praying impromptu in Switzerland, thanking God for the Rhine Falls. So Irene, 12, walks into Zoe’s room, asking for help with homework. Zoe, 17, doing her AS’s says, “No, go away.” Then Irene realizes Zoe is … [Continue reading]
Through Corridors of Light Where the Hours are Suns, Endless and Singing
Image CreditLord, you look at me with utter seriousness.Your eyes are sober and direct.They pierce to the depths of my soul.You search me, and you know me.What are you saying, Jesus?* * *The one thing I do know is that there is no bullshitting … [Continue reading]
A tale of four famous Christian siblings: When Christian children shipwreck, there’s still hope
A tale of four famous Christian siblings. A) His ex-wife “alleged that her husband not only abused drugs and alcohol and had inappropriate relations with other women, but also that he engaged in domestic violence and used pornography. In the … [Continue reading]
Make it New: By being Rigorously Honest in our Writing, we Find Originality.
Sometimes, when I am tired and grumpy and find myself scanning my Twitter feed or the blogs I follow, I find myself saying, “Platitude, platitude, platitude. YES!” Yes, I say, when someone expresses an old truth in a fresh way, so that it strikes me … [Continue reading]
One way to do (or not to do) Apologetics
A friend was telling me how her Christian son, who wears Christian t-shirts gets hassled by his mates. An atheist friend keeps sending him articles, disproving the resurrection.“Well, David, what do you say? Should I send you some articles to prove … [Continue reading]
Take a handful. Yes, really! (Guest Post by Jo Royal)
Image CreditShe offered the tin of Celebrations to my son. Chocolates! He shuffled to the edge of his seat, and peered into the open tin. His eyes widened as he examined the full tin of brightly coloured favourites. His hand hovered over the … [Continue reading]
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