on better lenses to read the same stories — I was told an almighty God could do whatever without needing to owe an explanation to anyone. But then I realised this is more the human nature of doing things than the one of love. Love is patient, and kind. It is not envious, or boastful or rude. …

how good news are not just about forgiveness — I used to think the good news were about forgiveness and eternal life. Then I realised this was only one aspect of the picture. What about having the Helper, the Comforter and the Persuader living right here and now with us? What about the fact that learning to obey everything…

Changing perspectives of the world — On my days off I like to, among other things, head to the mountains. I try to keep it simple. …

The pitch black image flooded social media last Tuesday with the hashtag #blackoutTuesday in memory of George Floyd, and many other African Americans. It took me a while to post the image. I was pondering — what was this achieving? In conversation with another friend, I heard echoed back some…

Movie discussion guide — So I have finally seen it. Spoilers ahead. But also, a set of questions that maybe help you get the discussion on the movie started. The birdbox is a dystopian thriller, based on a novel, depicting what the end of the world will look like. In humanity’s apocalyptic finale, unseen…

My take on the 2018 movie — The house with a clock in its walls is not for the faint hearted. CGI effects have now made it possible for the most disgusting of imaginarium to be brought to light in very pictoric terms. That was at least what director Eli Roth made possible. And the film is…

And a hopeful view for loads of crap human beings also get themselves into — A friend of mine recently asked me if it was safe to put tea and other drinks on her BPA-free plastic bottle. I said no. But that using it with cold drinks would be fine as it doesn’t melt the plastic into the beverage. She asked me if she could…

how the resurrection of Jesus challenges my next trip to the mall — I was looking for a new cardigan recently and, as I entered the store, my eyes landed on a pile that may or may not have looked a bit like this. The flashy 8 euro models caught my eye, as their cut and budget both were a perfect fit for…

- which happens to everyone — Not all days are bright. Some days you will be going about to help, but people will judge your motives otherwise. Some days someone will look at you top to bottom and question your wardrobe choices. Some days you will need a day off but you feel pressured to be…