by Alet | Sep 23, 2022 | Articles, Writing
My “shield of faith” (Ephesians 6:16) recently needed some serious panel beating. I was making very little headway with some documents that needed to be completed ASAP and sought up the quiet of my bedroom, shut the door and sat down at the Lord’s feet. How wonderful...
by Alet | Feb 26, 2021 | Articles, Writing
Three of my favourite childhood memories are based on a feeling of absolute security. I remember the warmth of snuggling up to my mother in the church pew, the relief of being able to snuggle behind my dad’s back whenever I had braved the long, dark passage to my...
by Alet | Apr 29, 2020 | Articles, Writing
A sanctuary can be described as a place of refuge, safety and rest; a place where you can feel at peace, the holiest part of a temple/church. Many years ago, when I attended the funeral of an older woman, I was deeply touched by the eulogy: Her main attribute was...
by Alet | May 19, 2012 | Articles, Writing
I am not a victim of my circumstances – I can choose to react in my circumstances with courtesy and love, with kindness and patience, with acceptance and forgiveness. –...
