Do you ever have moments when you listen to the woes of the world and feel a sense of despair? When the needs of your family feel overwhelming?…
Have you ever been betrayed by people you thought you could trust? Have you ever had false accusations levelled against you? Have you ever been silenced for expressing…
This month has held the sobering reminder that 25 years have passed since 9/11. Along with many in my generation, I can vividly remember where I was when…
It’s an afternoon in early autumn, and I have gathered to meet with a small group of people in the home of mutual friends. When our meeting draws…
With this summer set to be the UK’s hottest on record, and my garden looking decidedly parched, I’ve found myself (like so many of us) yearning for rain.…
I am sitting in the garden of old friends, having been invited to join a barbecue that they are hosting for a group of friends from their church.…
While on holiday just recently, I went for an early morning walk along the vast sandy beach adjacent to where I was staying. The tide was a long…
It’s the last day of my holiday and I’ve packed the car. But before I set off on the long drive home, I decide to do one more…
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of speaking on an author panel at this year’s St Andrew’s Literature Festival. (St Andrew’s, in this sense, is referring…