I recently watched a documentary titled "What's Next". The show gathered futurists together to discuss, well the future! They looked at the political and economic impact on society. On technology, on weather. All to predict what life is going to be like and what we need to do to prepare. Interesting. Somewhat scary! In a plant… Continue reading What’s Next?

There's something gracious about the way trees shed their leaves in Autumn. It's like they celebrate the change of season, the loss of their coat with a myriad of burnt oranges, coppers and reds. Slowly and gently the leaves fall to the ground as the tree embraces winter. If only we could be like the… Continue reading Autumn Leaves

I lit a candle in a downtown Cathedral. I whispered my prayer as the candle flickered into light and added it to other candles representing prayers made that day. Prayers for hope, for dreams, for healing. A candle lit, a symbol of the prayer offered. In the same Cathedral was a plaque with a prayer inscribed on it. "Through… Continue reading Prayers in a Cathedral

"For such a time as this..." A Queen steps uninvited into the King's presence. At risk of death. Her moment to step up, to be brave and to save her people. Not your usual day. Extraordinary , powerful. And far away from our daily realities. But "for such a time as this", is still whispered… Continue reading For such a time as this

"The Danish term 'hygge' refers to the act of enjoying life's simple pleasures. Hygge is a warm, glowing feeling that is often found while relaxing with good food, family and friends. It's the cosy warmth and contentment that a cup of tea and a blanket bring on a cold winter's day." The days are getting… Continue reading Hygge

"Replace what you don't know about the future with what you do know about God." (Christine Caine)  

To be honest, sometimes when I peer into the future I get a little scared. Will it all be okay? Will the happily ever after happen? And so quickly fear begins to rear its head. It builds up seeking to overwhelm. Like floodwaters or a fast incoming tide. In these times I think I need to man up,… Continue reading The Antidote

Kintsugi is Japanese for "golden joinery". It is the art of repairing pottery with gold. In other words, to patch with gold. With Kintsugi the brokenness, the cracks are not hidden or disguised when repaired, but they are made beautiful, celebrated with the gold that holds them together. In Japan restoring the broken is an art. The heart of… Continue reading The Art of Kintsugi

ANZAC Day. A National Day of Remembrance commemorating all New Zealanders and Australians who have served and died in Wars. It is a time to pause, to reflect on the sacrifice of so many for the life we enjoy today. Without the day, the poppies, it is easy to forget the lives sacrificed, the battles… Continue reading Lest we forget…