The art of contemplation to counter a hardened world. The word soft has come to mind a lot lately. I say to myself “Go softly” often and I think about what “a soft approach” to work, life and activity might look like. Some people have challenged my use of the word soft. I presented a […]
In a world often desperate to avoid pain, the Christian story of Jesus offers a startling paradox: suffering can be sacred. Jesus’ life, and especially his death, redefined what it means to suffer with purpose. In his anguish, humiliation, and ultimate sacrifice on the cross, he transformed suffering from a symbol of defeat into a […]
Every year, Google eavesdrops on our deepest, late-night existential crises. And when it comes to faith, the search bar is basically a judgment-free zone where people confess their spiritual dilemmas—without the awkward small talk. As a way to wrap up the year that was 2024, the top faith-related Google searches didn’t suggest people were ditching […]
Finding daily moments of transcendence When I was growing up I was told that there was only one truth, one story and one pathway in life. Truth was a hard, or perhaps harsh, concept with pointy edges that sliced through falsehoods and paved a delineated path towards correct living. I know this is the story that many […]
Easter is the high point of the Christian calendar, and rightly so. It is the celebration of resurrection, of life triumphing over death, of hope over despair. But as we come to the empty tomb, it is tempting—almost automatic—for many of us to make the story about ourselves. We say things like, “Jesus died for […]
Faith is not a ledger to be balanced, a staircase to be climbed, yet so often we treat it as such. We gather our good deeds, counting each prayer, each church service, each underlined verse as proof of devotion. But if faith were merely a tally of spiritual tasks, why do so many still feel […]
The Book of Psalms is a remarkable collection of poetry, prayer, and praise that dares us to bring our whole selves before God. Unlike other scriptural texts that may emphasize doctrine, law, or prophecy, the Psalms give voice to the full range of human emotions—joy and sorrow, hope and despair, gratitude and frustration. In doing […]
A Silent Ache in a Crowded World We live side by side, screen to screen, yet something hurts in our souls. The world’s more connected than ever, with instant messages, always-on feeds, and endless social media updates. Still, the soul feels strangely unheld. Loneliness doesn’t just visit the elderly or the marginalised. It walks beside […]
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