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Dancing for NazaninView
I did a little dance for Nazanin today. A dance of joy that she is finally home, that she can hold her daughter once again, feel her husband's arms around her, sleep in her own bed. All those little things that we so often take for granted yet become the …
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#BreaktheBiasView
Imagine a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias. This is the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day held on Tuesday March 8th 2022. This may give us …
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Rehabilitating a domestic abuser. How the Church should respond.View
Last week we learnt that Prince Andrew settled his sexual assault case with Virginia Guiffre. This action does not infer an admission of guilt nor a conviction of guilt - and that fact is not relevant to this blog. However, some of the arguments of Prince Andrew’s solicitors, before the …
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Healthy Relationships & Red FlagsView
There are important attitudes and behaviours that may predict whether a relationship may be healthy in the long term and red flags that may be causes for concern. The following are a few key ingredients or potential predictors of long-term healthy relationships where both partners: Take emotional and behavioural responsibility …
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Setting healthy boundariesView
Christians often applaud self-sacrifice and unselfish behaviour but this can lead to an unhealthy lack of self care and self respect. When we have lived with an abuser, we have typically learnt to put the needs and desires of others first and struggle to re-assert ourselves without guilt or shame. …
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Healthy RelationshipsView
As a Survivor of domestic abuse, I know what an unhealthy relationship looks like but how do we identify signs of a healthy individual and identify the positive features of a healthy relationship? The opposite of love isn’t hate, it is indifference. — Lesley Vernick — So, I think this …
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Domestic Abuse Services and the Postcode LotteryView
Nicole Jacobs, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner in the UK, shared at the beginning of December, her desire to end the ‘postcode lottery’ we currently see. Domestic abuse services are so underfunded and can't run under the strain that it causes. All victims across England and Wales deserve equal access to …
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Towers, Walls & FortressesView
Go, inspect the city of Jerusalem. Walk around and count the many towers. Take note of the fortified walls, and tour the citadels (fortresses), that you may describe them to future generations. FOR THAT IS WHAT OUR GOD IS LIKE. He is our God forever and ever, and he will …
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Arise shine, for your light has comeView
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” Isaiah 60:1. At the dawn of a New Year, my mind often turns to this verse. It’s a verse of hope, a verse of promise, a stirring declaration to inspire and motivate. But, it …
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Christmas tipsView
Christmas can be full of mixed emotions. It can feel like the rest of the world is having a wonderful time while we’re barely getting through the day. Accepting this time of year can be hard may be important. Accepting our emotions enables us to find strategies to then work …