Why I’m celebrating Advent for the first time by fasting Twitter

This December is the first time I’ve observed Advent. I mean really intentionally observed it. While I love this season as much as anyone, I usually don’t make the most of it. I’m usually distracted by whatever it is I’m working on and, by the time Christmas comes around, I get swept up in whatever… Continue reading Why I’m celebrating Advent for the first time by fasting Twitter

Deciding to hit publish

I have been on a writing journey. Having blogged for many years, I started studying for my Master’s degree and began reflecting seriously on questions of source critique and academic authority. I also hung around Twitter, watching the venom with which people pounce on the smallest mistake or slightest revelation of imperfection. These two journeys… Continue reading Deciding to hit publish

How I Became More Thankful

Having a positive outlook on life is vital if you’re going to stir up change in the world around you. I Didn’t Start Out Thankful When I arrived in South Africa for the first time, I discovered I had some unrealistic expectations of what a change of location could do. I thought that moving would… Continue reading How I Became More Thankful

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