I grew up in a family of five—I (Linda) am the oldest, followed by my two younger brothers (Matthew and Paul). What began as a happy childhood was sideswiped by drugs as my brothers entered adolescence and started exploring the world of illegal substances. Our happy little family was never the same. As we turned… Continue reading Paul Janney
Growing up in the 80’s with the accepted mindset of “it’s all gonna burn” set the stage for my early passivity towards reconciling any of the brokenness in the created world. The hope was that if things got bad enough, Jesus would come back and we’d all be whisked away from this very broken, very… Continue reading Stories in Creation
From Northumbria Evening Prayer: “Lord, You have always marked
the road for the coming day;
and though it may be hidden,
today I believe.”
Last week, my husband and I celebrated 10 years of marriage. As we spent time re-watching our wedding video and reflecting on the past decade, I was reminded of a statement I made in my vows. I said, “I can’t imagine anyone better for me than you.” At the time, that sentiment was wrapped up… Continue reading The Beauty in the Difference
For years, I did not realise I was not at peace with myself. What saved me and saves me again and again is an understanding that I am not one, I am many, and that I am not fixed, I am in flux. We are plural and we are changing. There are many plural selves… Continue reading We Already Are. Always Were and We Still Have Time To Be.
