Sometimes, the journey of Lent toward Easter feels akin to the journey of the hobbits to Mordor—harsh, unrelenting, devoid of light. Life too can feel like this - a long road, the weight of it heavy. Like the barren lands of Mordor draining Frodo and Sam of their strength, we too can feel spent. Yet… Continue reading Your hope held me still
Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Grief & love in the same breath – {Lent}
In an open letter to parents of neurodiverse children, the author wrote this: “To the parents still finding their way, still learning how to grieve and love in the same breath, still waking up every day to fight a battle no one else can see.” To grieve and love in the same breath. It is… Continue reading Grief & love in the same breath – {Lent}
Sir, we would see Jesus
Now there were some Greeks among those who were going up to worship at the feast; these then came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and began to ask him, saying, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."John 12:21 It’s the desire of so many people, to see Jesus, to His know His love… Continue reading Sir, we would see Jesus
Remember when…
What are the stories, the testimonies of your life, that when you retell them, you feel your own faith rising. That in the retelling of them you once again touch heaven? Your spirit is stirred as your mind remembers what the Lord has done. In Psalm 77:11 the psalmist declares, “I will remember the deeds… Continue reading Remember when…
Enough
The week had been one of those where emotions hit harder than usual: deflated, overwhelmed, stressed, and sad…It was heavy after the back to school meetings with his OT and his teacher. Once again, I found myself in the position of letting go of some of the dreams and hopes I had for him -… Continue reading Enough
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The sweetest thing—watching him clutch his one-dollar coin tightly, proudly showing it to everyone who walked past. Happily wandering around the garden center, saying hi to each animal statue he saw, helping to choose the perfect pots, and slipping a few extra things into the trolley. Later that day after I helped him with his… Continue reading &
The Chair
My favourite chair Sometimes, life surprises us with little things that remind us of God’s goodness. I have a chair in my bedroom, passed on from my parents years ago. It’s a little worn, but it’s the perfect size and color for my room. I love it - bringing it with me each time I’ve… Continue reading The Chair
Christmas is coming – {Advent}
As Advent draws to a close, our focus turns to the celebration of Christmas and the birth of Jesus. Yet, Advent also reminds us that the waiting is not over. We live in the tension of what has already come—God’s love revealed in Christ—and what is still to come: the fulfillment of His promises in… Continue reading Christmas is coming – {Advent}
Light – {Advent}
Christmas is now just a few days away—a time when our preparations come to an end, and we celebrate the birth of Jesus. This year, here in the Southern Hemisphere, the longest day of the year fell just before Christmas. It served as a reminder: that even after the darkest times, the light breaksthrough. Light… Continue reading Light – {Advent}
Chased – {Advent}
It was just an average day in our household. Oscar and I were in the driveway about to head to school. A lady passed by, walking close enough to exchange a friendly “hello” with Oscar. But Oscar wasn’t done. Deciding she needed a hug, he took off after her, arms wide open, with me sprinting… Continue reading Chased – {Advent}