10 Things Not To Say To A Depressed Person
Depression is a very sensitive matter, especially for the person suffering from it. I have a few friends who have depression - various kinds...
A Husband Is Not a Financial Plan
Growing up I heard one central message – I had to get married, and more importantly, I had to marry someone who could take...
I’m too old for that
I recently saw some friends of mine skateboarding. My first thought was, "I'm too old for that." But then a few days later I...
Crazy Christmas
Christmas is a strange time of year.
Over the top decorations, distinctly sentimental (and sometimes just mental) music, ostentatious holidays, too much food and snowflakes...
How Far Is Too Far
When I was a youth leader there were always the same old questions posed to me by the kids - year in and year...
Held to ransom
In the early 2000s I was living in the UK and a nationwide fuel strike nearly brought the country to a standstill. Within days,...
The power of reaching out
I have been reminded recently about the power of staying in community with others, especially during a trying season. Our son has been ill,...
Bringing Back Lost Lover
One of the most interesting phenomena in South Africa - and I'm very sure it happens in other parts of the world too by...