Forgiveness (written by Sarah Bennett) To forgive myself is to trust who God made me to be, To stop believing the shame others can’t see. It means I can let go of mistakes I’ve made, And rest in who I am – a beloved child. It means I can stop striving to earn His love, … Continue reading Forgiveness / Poem
Children at Green Meadows and Secret of Moon Castle by Enid Blyton These were two books I never read as a kid, and I enjoyed them immensely. Enid Blyton’s stories are so entertaining and made me not want to put the books down! Children at Green Meadows is a comedic story of a family who, … Continue reading April 2023 Reads
Here we are again, a surprising one month later. I didn’t mean to take a break from blogging. If anything, I had grand plans of writing more due to a week off and the public holidays. But God had a way of surprising me while I was away, and my writing ended up being for … Continue reading March 2023 Reads (and autumn updates)
February was a full month as I finished a few books I had been reading through January, as well as having my first visit to a local library and borrowing six books I hadn’t read before. This, of course, meant a flurry of reading and a neglect of the books at home I had already … Continue reading February 2023 Reads
I’ve been reading more lately, which is such a joy. While I don’t always feel like it, it is always worth it as soon as I begin. Christmas Shopaholic by Sophia Kinsella Yes, I bought Christmas books online that didn’t arrive until January. I’ve still enjoyed going through them, and even though I haven’t read … Continue reading January 2023 Reads
In the last six months, I haven’t written much outside of my blog. While I have wanted to, nothing ever stuck. I justify this by remembering I used so much energy in the move, settling in, and learning a new job. I was tired emotionally, mentally, and physically. There was a lot of change and … Continue reading Writing Refresh
I only just realised I haven’t posted a reading list since August. While my reading has slowed down a little bit, I am still reading everyday and slowly making my way through a few at a time. I generally read a chapter of a Christian book in the mornings, fiction during my lunch break, and … Continue reading October 2022 Reads
When I stepped out of my car after work yesterday and into the evening air, I could smell some flowers. It was not yet dark but I could see the white glow of the moon surrounded by clouds. Spring is here and I’m excited! It has been said before and I will be one of … Continue reading A Spring Weekend
I’ve been loving reading books about writing lately. Not only did I finish three, I’m currently in the midst of another three! They all vary in their focus which is helpful; I am currently reading one about poetry, one about famous authors and their writing spaces, and one about Russian short stories (very specific, but … Continue reading August 2022 Reads
Gold (written by Sarah Bennett) Our jeans are covered in grass stains from a day of rolling down hills, Ripped on the fence we climbed over To escape the terror you created in your own mind. When we walk on the shore you break the seashells. I want to save the delicate, A reminder to … Continue reading Gold / Poem
the softest words 