You only live twice

This is part 3 in Annabel’s series on time. You can read part 1 here and part 2 here. Getting the time wrong can make a big difference in life.  I still remember one morning as a kid getting out of bed, getting dressed in my school uniform,…

When time feels broken

This is part 2 in Annabel’s series on time. You can read part 1 here and part 3 here. Bad timing drives me nuts. The bus pulls away just before you reach it. The priceless opportunity disappears just before you can grab it. Just when that person…

The freedom to say no this Christmas

I love Christmas. The decorations, the carols, the smell of cinnamon I force upon my household for 30 days straight. It really is my favourite time of year.  But for a lot of parents, the mention of Christmas seems to bring heart…

Handling Halloween

Why discuss this topic? As Halloween grows in popularity, it’s worth helping our children think about how to be in the world but not of it (John 17:15). This isn’t about everyone reaching the same conclusion, but about thinking…