Anita Mathias's Blog on Faith and Art
My brief memoir on volunteering with Mother Teresa is including in Philip Zaleski's Best Spiritual Writing, and is included in my book, Wandering Between Two Worlds (amazon.com) or on amazon.co.uk Kalighat, the Home of the Dying Destitute, was the … [Continue reading]
I am afraid there is going to be a bit of a blog slowdown until the 25th July.I suddenly realized a couple of days ago that I was really, really tired--not physically, just mentally.We had bought tickets and rented a motor home for a holiday … [Continue reading]
An amusing list from Meg Rosoff This week it’s for everyone thinking that publishing a book will solve your financial, career and self-esteem issues and cause your nearest and dearest to treat you with respect and awe.The reality … [Continue reading]
Don Miller, Blue Like Jazz, writes in his post A Good Reason to Get Real Miller writesRichard Rohr in Everything Belongs talks about using the language of descent to make an ascent. That is, using the language of humility or spirituality to fit in … [Continue reading]
I was interested in Rachel Held Evan’s reasons for breaking her coffee addiction (and that she believes she has done it in three days!!).I had a dreadful coffee addiction as an undergraduate and graduate student. I pretty much had a cup on my desk … [Continue reading]
Image : Paul Wilkinson Archdruid Eileen writes, “The Third Generation of British Christian blogging might go in two directions - the "professional" blogs, such as Andrew Brown or His Grace, and the more personal ones … [Continue reading]
See this thought-provoking posthttp://www.theveryworstmissionary.com/2011/07/are-we-calling-this-win-win.htmlAnd here is the comment I left on her postShort term missionsNegativesChurches and individuals spend money that could have gone a loooong … [Continue reading]
Daisy and Quicker, our new pet ducks. Pet rabbits in the background.Roses on our garden wallVery interesting talk in small group on Chinese religion and culture. Lots I didn't know. Duty and devotion to parents is one of the strongest held Chinese … [Continue reading]