Embracing my inner artist
I have this theory: that our society tends to view being academic and being artistic as mutually exclusive.…
How my education shaped my faith
I am one of those sad souls who spent far too long at university with little to show…
8 learnings from my younger self
This evening I stumbled upon an old Word document I wrote back in June 2009 – a couple…
Three transformative perspectives on hospitality
I’ve always admired people who can host a good dinner party. I’m in awe of their ability to…
What my gut knows
The best smoothie I ever had also happens to be the most thought-provoking. Smoothies and indecision In a…
Tim Tams and wholemeal bread: more Spanish words that expand my faith
I’ve been reading the Psalms in Spanish. Scripture is my main connection to this language these days and…
Chasing wonder
Concepts create idols. Only wonder grasps anything. Gregory of Nyssa This quote struck quite a chord with me…
Turning on TED
It was only 18 months ago that I publicly wrote that one of my deepest dreams was to…
Internet trolls vs an unfair God
The internet troll is a fearsome creature. It is not unlike a werewolf in that it will go…
Do what gives you life
Do what gives you life. That’s what some of my expat friends used to say, with tongue in…