"I cannot show up to fight Goliath in Saul's armour." This one thought has been doing the rounds in my head for a while. I’ve recently been re-reading the account of David’s duel with Goliath in 1 Samuel 17. This is a classic bestselling, 'cinema sell-out' thriller of a battle where the underdog topples the … Continue reading Showing up for Real in 2022
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My very personal beef with ‘just’
“You are the only you God made... God made you and broke the mould.” Max Lucado *WARNING: what you are about to read might come across as a rant, so proceed with caution 🙂 I taught English in secondary schools for over two years and one of the many things that used to grate on … Continue reading My very personal beef with ‘just’
Dear Speck, calm down!
What would you consider your greatest achievement to date? What is the precious gold medal you proudly (and rightfully so) display around your neck? What is the source of your swag? For example, being a great mother and homemaker is an excellent and worthy achievement. It takes a special type of person to repeatedly wake … Continue reading Dear Speck, calm down!
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