Tag: Truth

Beloved, Wouldn’t It Be Beautiful?

What if things are not loved because they are beautiful, but are beautiful because they are loved? What if the apostle John refers to himself as “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” not because John had a closer friendship with Jesus than the other disciples,… Continue Reading “Beloved, Wouldn’t It Be Beautiful?”

Diamonds: A Parable

May I tell you about diamonds? We won’t dwell on how they’re formed, in the belly of the earth by pressure and heat, as “fearfully and wonderfully” as we are made ourselves (Psalm 139:14). Rather, let’s talk about how they are light catchers and… Continue Reading “Diamonds: A Parable”

Journals: To Read or to Burn?

I wouldn’t actually be completely horrified if you read my journals. I might reserve the ones that cover the last five years or so, simply to respect the other characters that feature inside their covers. And, well, because they might be a bit embarrassing… Continue Reading “Journals: To Read or to Burn?”

Obviously

I took my first bow today, my stage the worn, deep rose carpet of First United Church in Waterloo. I bowed three times, once with my fellow soloist and twice with the rest of the Laurier Singers. It felt utterly strange and a little… Continue Reading “Obviously”

Living a Bestseller (Why You Don’t Actually Want to & Why We Honour the Ones Who Did)

I hope you read every word, but if you’re short on time, read all the one sentence paragraphs. They carry an article all their own.