Being the parent of a disabled child is an absolute joy, and a total privilege. A child’s purpose is never solely to teach parents, but our son has undoubtedly taught me more than I’ve taught him; about life, privilege, faith,… Read More »What I Wish the Church would Understand about Disability
Disappointment is inevitable. I’m sorry if that news is disappointing. But feeling disappointment about certain circumstances is a sad but common part of life. To give an example, I was an “A+ student” in high school, but when University came… Read More »Dealing with Disappointment
As education in the UK becomes increasingly secularised, and the agendas and ideologies being pushed upon young minds become increasingly at odds with Biblical teaching, there are growing conversations amongst Christians about what the best setting is to educate our… Read More »Is There A Biblical Way To Educate Your Children?
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with… Read More »Sharing your Faith at Work
It’s another manic Sunday morning trying to get out of the house in time for church, with the usual tussle over who gets to climb into the car first, where someone’s other shoe is, and the mini pep talk on… Read More »Why Parents Should Still Turn Up For Creche Duty
I can’t remember a darker time in my life than the end of 2020 (and I know I’m not alone in that realization). I had gone back for a visit to the States in an attempt to combat some of the … Read More »Lead From Your Bed
‘I am free to be myself’ I had an interesting insight into a Primary 3 classroom recently. My twins’ school was closed due to industrial action. Some of the learning was delivered online, so I had the joy of listening in… Read More »Will following my heart set me free?
Before I had even reached my sixtieth birthday, I started to think that I was getting old, that very soon I would be able to apply for an ‘Older Person’s Bus Pass’ for free bus travel! But as I still… Read More »Reflections on Later Life
I hate winter. I hate most things about it. And no, I am not exaggerating. The early dark days. The cold. In Scotland, it’s usually accompanied by windy rain. The accompanying lethargy. Even my body is done. In fact, I… Read More »Redeeming Winter
I wonder if you can remember the last sermon you heard in church that mentioned anything about periods. Other than one on Leviticus, I doubt periods get much mention from the pulpit in our churches. But what about conversations with… Read More »A Brief Theology of Periods Book Review