Friendship

Culture

Where are our manners?

The other day in the church lobby I sawĀ someone I knew in conversation with the parents of our mutual friend. IĀ was out of earshot, but the body language was plain to see: TheĀ young man’s...

Friendship

When my mentee came out to me

ā€œI have something to tell you. I’mĀ attracted to the same gender.ā€ Someone I was mentoringĀ in church had suddenly asked to meet me. She lookedĀ extremely jittery and it was clear something...

Real Life, Real People

Bullied into a corner ā€“Ā and there I met grace

I was a late bloomer; as recentlyĀ as six years ago I lacked assets, to say the least.Ā As you might imagine, I was teased and taunted with all kinds of nasty names.Ā Airport runway. It isnā€™t a big...

Worldview

I don’t shun you for your beliefs. Could I ask the same from you?

Christians?Ā Haters. Bigots. Hypocrites. Party-poopers. Wet blankets. I’ve heard it all before. I come from an arts school and creative background, so I have friends ā€” many friends, in fact...

Friendship

Who are your good friends?

I’m insatiably curious about people. I find myself constantly seekingĀ out what stories lieĀ behind a name. Through conversations, I get to find out what makes people tick, what makes them sad...

Relationships

Labels: Are we more than friends?

I like hanging out with the boys. They offer a different dimension to friendship. In some ways, guys and their perspective keep me grounded. I appreciate their practicality and the way they’re...

Worldview

Coming out Christian

I am the worst at confrontation. Donā€™t let the volume of my voice and weight of my words fool you. Itā€™s probably why I enjoy giving speeches rather than engaging in debates. Join the fight? Pick...

Discipleship

Guard your heart

The other day I askedĀ God why I was given this heart. The one I have looks like it’s about to fall apart; it’s purple with bruises and has weathered through heartbreaks. I’ve...

Finding Purpose

Why be like everyone else? Just be you

Let’s say you’ve just entered a room. You don’t know anyone there. So you spend a bit of time observing everyone. How they move. When they speak. Where they stop. Their facial...