The Sesquipedalian Speaks
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‘I’m sorry, but I just have to vent’. I’ve heard and said these words, or some form of them, for years. In the past few months, though, I have been convicted: Is venting (that is, the response to the feelings not the feelings themselves) Scriptural? Of course, we are to seek wise counsel (note the… Read more
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Oftentimes, phrases such as ‘you only live once’ are used to throw caution to the wind or make not quite wise choices. Statements that sound good and may feel true oftentimes are not, but they do make one think. ‘You only live once’ has made me wonder why I spend so much time worrying about… Read more
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May brings with it the end of spring and the beginnings of summer – the days become longer and full of expectation. Below are recommendations (which may include spoilers) of some of the books I’ve been reading this month: Auld Lang Syne: Words to Songs You Used to Know, by Karen Dolby – This is… Read more
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Have you ever just watched the sunset of an evening? It’s been a good while since I have. Usually, I catch a glimpse of it whilst going about housework or getting in and out of the car. One of the things I’ve been enjoying about where I live now is that nature is near me… Read more
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Isn’t it refreshing to look around your home and think, ‘You know, I’m ready to get rid of such-and-such’? For most of my life I’ve felt the need to keep almost everything. Quite a number of things have contributed to this thought pattern: Lack of monetary funds to replace things Sudden upheaval which forced articles… Read more
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I enjoy being creative. Just as I have many books being read at one time, I also have quite a few projects in various states of completion. This time of isolation has forced me to take stock of how I want to focus my creativity. Am I reading because I’ve been told it’s good for… Read more
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A few years ago I began trying to read through the books in my parent’s house, starting with children’s books. I’d borrow a bag of books whenever I visited, read them, and return them. I ended up reading books I had, for years, looked upon with disdain only to find that I had, indeed, judged… Read more
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Ah, April! The blooming of plants, the singing of birds, and the calming rains reminds me that God in His mercy continually renews. Below are recommendations (which may include spoilers) of some of the books I’ve been reading this month: The Silmarilion, by J. R. R. Tolkien – I love the world Tolkien created with… Read more
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This has not been the easiest time for me, and I daresay it hasn’t been the easiest time for most people. During this unexpected season, I have learned that whenever I find myself in days of unease or uncertainty I must implement a new routine. I am a person whose personality requires a routine in… Read more
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I love Easter Sunday. This Sunday, above all others, awakens my soul. Each Sunday for Christians is a way to celebrate our risen Saviour, to revive our spirits for the week to come when we are missionaries in our broken world. I deeply miss the physical gathering together of the saints. I wish I could… Read more
