Tag: Jesus Christ
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Blogumentary #1: A New Chapter in a Bigger Story
It is just under two weeks until the due date of my first baby so my mind has been everywhere. My world is going to be completely transformed as I do my best in adjusting to being a new mum in the coming weeks. Will I be able to…
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Is Hell For Real? by Erik Raymond – Book Review
I use affiliate links in some of my blog posts. If you click through and make a purchase, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to yourself. Thank you for your support! The latest book in the ‘Questions Christians Ask’ book series ‘Is Hell For Real? And other…
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The banner on the bus says…
This blog post has been on my mind for the last few days. I have been contemplating how to convey my thoughts without being controversial. I guess that’s the nature of ‘religion’ in the 21st century Western society that I find myself in. Whether it’s the Archbishops causing controversy over…
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Bursting the bubble
It’s a grim place to be standing on the fringes of the faith I profess. I am tired of going through the motions. I can’t pretend that I am content with staying in a bubble of belief where everyone can see me, but I feel trapped and unable to breathe.…
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Every photo tells a story
Beads of water. Holding on. Shimmering in the light. Beauty can be found in the smallest things. Thankful hearts. Reflecting. Beacons of light in a dark world. Slowing down. Time standing still. Resting. Quietly trusting that God is here. Breathing in the morning air. Drinking in the beauty of…
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Why You Shouldn’t Grumble About Your Emails
My little segment of space on the internet has been quiet. I guess my thoughts have been pretty quiet which is unusual for me. A couple of nights ago I made the mistake of having coffee before bed. I watched as my friends ordered decaf at the restaurant we were…
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A new song for the new year
This is my first post of 2017 and I am excited for the year ahead. Excitement usually justifies the use of an exclamation mark! Let me tell you a bit more… Two words that have been on my heart as I enter this year are: Simplicity and Expectancy. I want…
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Giving beyond #GivingTuesday
I love the idea of #GivingTuesday. Following the consumerism of Black Friday into the weekend and Cyber Monday (the online equivalent to Black Friday), #GivingTuesday is exactly that – giving Tuesday. A day to give rather than receive. Starting in the United States in 2012, it encourages people to give…
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Facing fear with leaps of faith
What do trampolines, youth work and public speaking have in common? For myself, they have all at one point in my life conjured up a sense of fear. Laugh if you want to, but I am sure we all have different fears and I choose to share three of mine…
Ruth Clemence 
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