Pain Olympics
Knowing I like to avoid crying in public, Hannah got all up in my face last Sunday night and told me, "Just because you carry it well, doesn't mean it…
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September 12, 2026
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The Long Haul
Full disclosure, it's been a few years since I've watched The Sting, but it was one of my favourite movies in high school. Mostly because it's Paul Newman and Robert…
September 5, 2026
Bibles and Beach Days
This week was full with admin tasks, house hunting, and a few wrenches thrown in the plans, but I had a few exceptional moments including a spontaneous beach day in…
August 29, 2026
End of Summer into Spring
I moved to New Zealand three years ago this week. I knew it was coming up but then remembered the day of on accident as I was chatting with Heather…
August 22, 2026
Where I Am Does Not Change Who You Are
We have a new worship song we've been singing lately at church written by one of our members after the same sermon months ago that set my prayers for housing…
August 15, 2026
I Look Great for Sixty
Back in my days as a Fuel youth leader, one of the kids put on the youth group calendar "Laura's 40th Birthday," and I was enraged when Tristan told me,…
August 8, 2026
Thirteen
Sometimes I encounter things in the world that were clearly made without the consideration of disabled people. Sometimes drunk uni students leave heavy scooters blocking the entire footpath. I recognise…
August 1, 2026
Think About Such Things
I had an idea for a post last week related to my anger at a state mandated substance abuse counsellor who lives in the midwest that would be a stand…
July 27, 2026
The Veggie Tales Effect
I've thought a lot about how Greta Gerwig is set up for failure with this relaunch of bringing Narnia to screen because she's never met Aslan. She's seen a CGI…
July 18, 2026
Of Home and House
Any TCK will tell you home is a complicated word, and as someone who's lived internationally for over a third of my life, I can corroborate the feeling. This past…
July 10, 2026
First Training
Last week was jammed full with a lot of beautiful things, and knowing I was on camp for the weekend, I'd intended to schedule a post but never got to…
June 6, 2026
Pentecost
There's a real enemy that doesn't want people healed in this world. I've had such a wild week fighting battles, and I am about to go to our evening service…
May 23, 2026
Catholic
I still remember the Greek Orthodox nurse doing my inpatient intake forms immediately after my accident, and she was convinced I was Catholic. I kept trying to tell her I…
May 16, 2026
Influence
Last week was busy, and I have no actual excuse for not posting. I just was tired after church and took a nap. I had a few things to say…
May 9, 2026
Redacted
I love my job. I have the privilege of being the safe person for a lot of people working through trauma. That covers a range of things when you work…
April 25, 2026
Easter Camp 2026
I'm really loved. I have this fancy website that's run by a former student who charges me a discount rate for hosting because I'm loved. I also do my best…
April 18, 2026
Temporary Treasures
I'm losing time all over the place, but finding I enjoy the days with extra time on this nice deck until the council rips it out. I moved into this…
March 29, 2026
Expect to Succeed
This morning the guest preacher told our congregation when we engage in risky kingdom work we should expect to succeed. His phrase was actually "You should expect to succeed, and…
March 21, 2026
The Importance of Being Present
My life is far from boring. Sometimes it's filled with heavy tasks, but what I love about holding margin is that when my friend Jenny texts me on a Saturday…
March 14, 2026
Weekly for Whimsy
#weeklyforwhimsy I've never started a movement, but to be honest, I don't think those TWLOHA guys back in 2006 were trying to do something other than empathise with a hurting…
March 7, 2026
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