An update on the last four years (and the next 12)
It’s official. I’m not putting my pen down yet. And my blog is presentable again.
An update on the last four years (and the next 12) Read Post »
My blogging, StarlightPersonal reflections
About doctrinal statements that I just can’t even with (and those that I can)
Sometimes it seems a statement of faithIs a state of unfaith,A badly built gateTo shut down debate. Christine Woolgar Maybe
About doctrinal statements that I just can’t even with (and those that I can) Read Post »
Firelight, My faith, The church and exclusion
Some thoughts on being an asexual Christian married woman
This is a long-overdue post in response to those who’ve asked me to write something about asexuality and theology. I
Some thoughts on being an asexual Christian married woman Read Post »
My faith, Sunlight
I wrote a two-act stage-play about the prodigal son’s mother, step-mother and half-brother. Wanna read it?
People have asked about the prodigal son’s mother, but I’ve never heard anyone ask what Jesus’s parable would look like
The six most satisfying decisions I made in 2020
I want to remember some of the positive things that came out of 2020. Disclaimer: I’m sharing this post because
The six most satisfying decisions I made in 2020 Read Post »
My blogging, Starlight
I wrote a one act stage-play based on the biblical book of Esther – wanna read it?
I’m not sure who exactly out there might be looking for a theatre play about the book of Esther, but
I wrote a one act stage-play based on the biblical book of Esther – wanna read it? Read Post »
My creativity, Starlight
“Why are you still a Christian? What keeps you in faith?” My answer when a friend asked me these questions
A friend recently asked me why I’m still a Christian. She asked because she was having trouble holding onto her
I cannot believe the church’s responsibility is so small that we get to shrug and try better next time.
I don’t know about you, but I’ve seen some pretty horrific things passing through my social media feed the last
Currency for closure? On vulnerability and storycraft in a #metoo world
I want to talk about something that’s been on my mind, particularly since the #metoo hashtag started trending back in
Currency for closure? On vulnerability and storycraft in a #metoo world Read Post »
#metoo, Abuse dynamics, Firelight, My faith
About me and my blog – April 2020 edition
About once a year I seem to have a good long hard think about what my blog is about and
About me and my blog – April 2020 edition Read Post »
My blogging, Starlight
Why am I making piano videos during a time of global crisis?
Yesterday I spent the whole morning setting up the living room. That meant: clearing stuff off the piano, taking the
Why am I making piano videos during a time of global crisis? Read Post »
My creativity, Starlight
I’ve learnt that I can’t blog about virginity, without discussing violence
A few weeks ago I had a long sit down and pondered what I blog about and how I categorise
I’ve learnt that I can’t blog about virginity, without discussing violence Read Post »
My blogging, Starlight
8 things that got me through the worst time in my life (in 500 words)
I shared this with a couple of people on Twitter and they said it helped them, so I figured I’d
8 things that got me through the worst time in my life (in 500 words) Read Post »
My faith, Starlight
Why do I care so much about Old Testament laws? (And the rape laws in particular)
The Old Testament laws on sex, adultery and rape, particularly those in Deuteronomy 22:13–29, are a sensitive topic to say
Why do I care so much about Old Testament laws? (And the rape laws in particular) Read Post »
Deuteronomy 22, Moonlight, My blogging, Rape in the Old Testament
Shameless about…? On hearing Nadia Bolz-Weber at Southwark Cathedral
“Breathe in the good s***, breathe out the bulls***.” As I told a friend I was going to hear Nadia
Shameless about…? On hearing Nadia Bolz-Weber at Southwark Cathedral Read Post »
Firelight, My faith
Are your thoughts and prayers with … the system? Maybe they should be.
I’m grateful to say that gun violence is something quite remote from my experience and everyday life. The UK has
Are your thoughts and prayers with … the system? Maybe they should be. Read Post »
Firelight, My faith, The church and hope
I met Sheila Gregoire! And we talked about sex, consent and blogging over ice cream.
So, Sheila Gregoire came to the UK on holiday and WE MET UP! We had a great chat over ice
I met Sheila Gregoire! And we talked about sex, consent and blogging over ice cream. Read Post »
My faith, Starlight
Ever had a moment when you glimpsed how amazing Jesus is? I just had one. (Whilst studying Deuteronomy. I know, I’m weird)
When I was in my teens, I had a somewhat unorthodox rant with God. “Why do churches go on and
About me and about my blog – April 2019 edition
Extract from artwork created by Siku (@theartofsiku, www.TheArtOfSiku.com). I updated my ‘About Me’ page. It won’t be the last time,
About me and about my blog – April 2019 edition Read Post »
My blogging, StarlightWhose values will I embody? On recent politics, St Paul, and Frozen.
Historically, I’ve not been one to put much store in icons of saints. Coming from a Protestant background, visual images
Whose values will I embody? On recent politics, St Paul, and Frozen. Read Post »
My faith, Starlight
More than memories: why I am not afraid of losing our holiday to epilepsy
“What would you say your favourite series of films, books or TV shows would be?” my husband asked. I kept
More than memories: why I am not afraid of losing our holiday to epilepsy Read Post »
My faith, Starlight