Entanglements do not grow on that which is not in and of itself firstly strong. It is the original strength of the host, its determination to stand, its fight to grow that attracts the parasite to climb and to entangle and to attempt to consume. The weight of entanglements might hamper growth but the purposeful … Continue reading ENTANGLE
courage
err
On the other side of error there is new beginning ... if only you have the courage to own the mistake and learn different ways.
en COURAGE
It doesn’t take long before life starts demanding from us. even as babies, we are always striving for the next thing and expectations are placed on us. it’s not long before we are carrying heavy burdens on our shoulders. responsibilities, failures, pressures, expectations, goals and desires, family, sorrows and on and on. our cross is … Continue reading en COURAGE
countercultural
it's interesting to be reminded that Jesus was not white privileged middle class ... that he didn't come to teach exclusion or rejection and that he didn't come on all 'holier than thou' ... though he was indeed holier than everyone ... something about humility that is very confronting isn't there? something about him being … Continue reading countercultural
free
letting go of the past does not mean forgetting. we try the impossible when we try to forget. it means treasuring, learning and forgiving. remember the past. treasure the wonder and beauty it holds, these are the rich soils in which your hope can grow. learn from your mistakes, you will become wiser from learning … Continue reading free
be the light
let your light shine on. no matter how weak or dim, it will remain always brighter than the surrounding darkness.
another step
every step you take is the newest first step away from your past and into your future. every step you take might require all the bravery you can muster, or it might just happen without you caring. be conscious not only of where you are travelling from and where you are travelling to, but also … Continue reading another step
cracked not broken 