by Deryn | Nov 1, 2025 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Real Life, Social History, SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL WOUNDING, TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
Finding Beauty and Stillness in a Chaotic World In times of chaos and disruption, have you ever wondered how one individual can make a difference in an impossible situation? At a recent conference I attended, one speaker told a story so profound, it left a lasting... 
by Deryn | Nov 27, 2023 | LEARNING JOURNEYS, Real Life, Seasons of Life, SOCIAL JUSTICE, SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL WOUNDING
We have spent the year exploring different facets of freedom and the responsibilities that come with having true freedom. Freedom is an essential part of our lives, and it is something that we should all strive for. I hope we better understand what it means to be... 
by Deryn | Oct 13, 2022 | Divorce, LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Real Life, SOCIAL JUSTICE, Spiritual, SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL WOUNDING, TRANSFORMATION, TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
Hi Malinda, thank you so much for being vulnerable to sharing your journey with bipolar disorder. Mental health in the Church has been a subject that is rarely discussed or mishandled. I would love you to share your experiences with my readers, so they can get a... 
by Deryn | Jul 27, 2022 | LEARNING JOURNEYS, Real Life, SOCIAL JUSTICE, SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL WOUNDING, Transitions, TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
Pexels image MART PRODUCTION I met Yasmin a number of years ago and have walked with her through part of her journey with her daughter’s addiction. She has kindly agreed to share her story with my readers to give them some insight into the pain and disruption... 
by Deryn | Mar 23, 2022 | Grief, LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Real Life, Seasons of Life, SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL WOUNDING, TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
Shirley and Thy after the operation on her leg This month’s interview is with Thy Cameron, a mother who lost her only child Shirley to cancer. This painful experience she shares with others to help them. Even in her sharing, she feels pain in the margin of loss.... 
by Deryn | Feb 15, 2022 | Divorce, Grief, LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, Real Life, SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL WOUNDING, TRANSFORMATION, TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
Photo by RODNAE Productions on Pexels.com This week I had the privilege of interviewing author Renee Ettline, about her experience of going though divorce even though in her Christian upbringing it was not an option. Sometimes life is such that you need to take care...