My origin story — Nobody asked, but this is the story of how I became a polyglot. I’ve studied six foreign languages and I’m fluent in none, save perhaps English. I may not be very distinguished or dedicated, but the desire is there. And it all started on that one fateful day. Legend has…

Can the Bible be both historically inaccurate and true? — I owe a lot of what I know and who I am to church leaders who have guided me through and getting me involved in ministry, even inviting me to different workshops for leaders and pioneers. I was sponsored to go to bible school where I was introduced to the…

Spontaneously, here’s what I think. — As a Swede my understanding of Roe v. Wade is limited. From what I gather it was originally poorly executed from a purely legal perspective. The same could be said about the overturning. With that said, I understand the overturning of Roe v. Wade is a sensitive topic. And although…

Hailey — If I were to describe Haily, I’d say she’s a whirlwind of pixie dust. We met in Amsterdam years ago where we both were volunteers at a Christian hostel. We were colleagues, neighbours, and prayer buddies. When we met, I had just bid goodbye to some of my dearest friends…

Hopefully it’s not super harmful — Over the years I’ve encountered a few Christian reasonings I just can’t agree with. Yet I understand that just because something’s my conviction doesn’t mean it’s the absolute truth — and I go about my day mostly minding my own business. Who am I to tell others what’s what? Unity…

Äger jag dig i himlen begär jag ingenting på jorden — I was going through some of my old writings in Swedish looking for something to publish and — I found this. I’ve forgotten how beautiful Swedish is and what my voice sounds like in Swedish. I should revisit writing in Swedish more. I’ve been feeling insecure and struggling with writing…

Said a 20-something-year-old to a troubled teen — I was thinking of my dad the other day. I should call him more often. And pay him a visit. I feel bad that I’m closer to my mom. I’ve always loved her more. Then I remembered that time in my teens when I’d proudly told this youth counsellor who…