According to Celtic Christianity, ‘thin places’ are moments or locations where God’s presence seems intensely close and reachable. They are places where it seems as though the boundary between heaven and earth has become somehow porous. Thin places are where heaven and earth seem to meet. In a strictly physical sense, I liken this feelingContinueContinue reading “In Thin Places With God”
Tag Archives: CS Lewis
What Women Don’t Talk About, But Should
Well, I’ve returned from a longer than planned health break and am undergoing therapy and rehab for my pelvic floor. Thankfully, it looks like it’s working and I might be able to avoid surgery! I’ve learnt a lot from this experience and I’m grateful for that. For example, I didn’t realize how important the pelvicContinueContinue reading “What Women Don’t Talk About, But Should”
We Each Have a Part to Play
November 22 marked the 62nd anniversary of C.S. Lewis’ death. Many people around the world mourned the loss of this reknowned writer and literary scholar. But for his own part, he was ready to go. In his last days he made the following memorable statement: “I have done all I wanted to do, and I’mContinueContinue reading “We Each Have a Part to Play”
Longing for Home: Do we Miss it Enough?
Sometimes after a long time away, I find myself longing for home. (HOME. Isn’t that a beautiful word?) I appreciate the hospitality we are given. But as the days pass and the miles fly by, my longing for home grows. Even when visiting family and friends we rarely get to see. Home – an evocative wordContinueContinue reading “Longing for Home: Do we Miss it Enough?”
The Journey of Growth Takes Change
Every journey requires change. A change of place, of movement, of position. It requires leaving, surrender, and a leap into the unknown. So some people (like me) don’t mind change, but more seem to actually fear or dread it. Which is understandable. Jumping off a cliff, so to speak, can be scary! Fear of changeContinueContinue reading “The Journey of Growth Takes Change”
The Benefits of Italian Slow Living
Our years here in Italy have taught us that a slower pace helps us to enjoy life more and spend more time with the people and things we love. Whenever I talk about this, I meet others who would like to escape the stresses of life in the fast lane. They long for a moreContinueContinue reading “The Benefits of Italian Slow Living”