Sitting on the kitchen floor in the spring sunshine, bible open, journal and pen at hand, hot tea in my favourite mug- I was ready. “Okay...

One of my favourite things about lockdown here in New Zealand was that I was never in a hurry. Ever. For five weeks, I wasn’t rushed abou...

I think it’s fair to say that this year has turned out to be unlike anything any of us would’ve guessed. A lot of us are unable to do a l...

For years, my dad wrote little love notes on napkins or sticky-notes and left them in my lunchbox. I know he often left my mom notes on t...

I moved two little plants that I’ve been propagating in jars filled with water into big pots full of good soil. I used to think that ‘pro...

Have you ever felt completely out of control of your own thoughts and feelings? Anger, sadness, anxiety… it can feel like there’s a tidal...

I have a young-looking face. I’m very aware of it. I’m pretty sure the ageing of my face slowed down somewhere around 16-17 years old, an...

One of the most interesting things that I learned during my time in bible school was about a phenomenon known as ‘telescoping.’ First see...

I’ve been reading the book of 1 Samuel, and there’s one story that has always stuck out to me. The high priest at the time of the book's ...

Have you ever had one of those moments when you feel like you’ve finally figured it all out? “This is the perfect plan! Surely nothing co...

Have you ever heard the name 'Doubting Thomas'? I grew up hearing this name, always said in a negative way. I didn't understand who he wa...

I’ve found myself in a weird season of waiting. I say weird, because I’ve felt that way for over six months, with no real sign of change ...

This is a short blog post, and you know why? I’ve been really sick. Like, the sickest I’ve been in over a year. (no Susan, I'm not pregna...

We’ve all felt it; heart racing, mind clouded, joy stolen… because there’s a big, scary, mountain of a decision to make, and you have no ...

I ran away today. And last week. And the week before that. I think running away can often get a bad rap. I so often see posts on social m...

Four years ago today, a kiwi boy asked me out for coffee, and I said yes. Little did I know, that ‘yes’ would be the first of many yes-es...

God's ability to speak to me is far greater than my "inability" to hear him.

Have you ever seen one of your dreams disappear, and feel like you might never dream again? Maybe you lost your dream job, you’re stuck i...

Does anyone else hear that Camp Rock song that Nick Jonas sang when they hear anyone say “Introducing Me”? I remember thinking that FOR S...