An unexpected journey

27 October 2016beckyroushorne

Cinnamon came in the mail for me today. So did a chapstick. It’s a very particular type of cinnamon, Ceylon. The chapstick isn’t so specific […]

Rainbows…

13 June 2016beckyroushorne

I taught a class this year at my son’s homeschool co-op. One of the topics was rainbows and as we dug into how they were formed we discovered that rainbows aren’t arches, they are instead full circles of magnificent colour in the sky.

It’s the little things…

1 June 2016beckyroushorne

There are moments in each day that grab hold of me. It might be something as small as the fragrance my coffee releases as the […]

The Grinder

9 February 2016beckyroushorne

Have you seen The Grinder? That over the top show with Rob Lowe on Fox? If not, you’re missing out. I get the giggles when […]

The yellow pages arrived

15 September 2015beckyroushorne

My son’s therapist asked a valid question this morning. She wondered if we even used the yellow pages that had arrived on our doorstep and […]

His name was Alan

3 September 2015beckyroushorne

I think of a boy, the boy named Alan. I think of his family and the great loss that was his life. The desire for […]

Tools

26 August 2015beckyroushorne

My son broke the baby gate this morning. He stood on it, leaned back and the whole thing came crashing down. The baby gate […]

A prayer for Monday

24 August 2015beckyroushorne

Provide for me Lord an opportunity to serve and open my eyes to see it. Provide for me Lord an opportunity to love and open […]

Will we serve God or serve ourselves?

20 August 2015beckyroushorne

Can I lock my kids up forever? Ok maybe not forever, perhaps just until 30ish?

It all began with a mustard seed.

15 June 2015beckyroushorne

Yesterday I handed out mustard seeds at church. Have you seen a mustard seed? No? You’re obviously not a fan of grainy mustard. Mustard seeds […]

10 ways to help a family living with Autism in your congregation

2 April 2015beckyroushorne

This is my son. He has Autism. He is also a sweet, funny, delightful child who never ceases to amaze me. In honour of World […]

Proof there is a God…

26 March 2015beckyroushorne

…or at least that we were created to worship? Yesterday the internet broke when news broke that Zayn Malik left the band One Direction. Horror! How […]

Hello Mornings

2 March 2015beckyroushorne

Are you looking for a little something to get you moving in the mornings? Do you find yourself struggling to make room in your life […]

He made a choice…

24 December 2014beckyroushorne

We open the scene at Christmas with a young mother. We aren’t entirely sure of how she feels or how she will cope. There is […]

What are you waiting for?

2 December 2014beckyroushorne

What are you waiting for? Are you waiting for the weekend? For Christmas and presents? Are you waiting for happiness? For life to go your […]

Creativity and Suffering

12 November 2014beckyroushorne

Let’s talk a little bit about suffering, shall we? Suffering is real, raw emotion. Suffering is facing life at it’s absolute breaking point. Suffering is […]

Some weeks are hard

7 November 2014beckyroushorne

I’ve embarked upon a quest. I’ve called it the 52/52 project. This project will have me reading 52 books in 52 weeks. If you’d like […]

He knows…

22 October 2014beckyroushorne

News breaks through the peace. There is violence and fear. Articles are shared, news spreads and people comment on what’s happening instantly. Theories and ideas, suspicions and details move quickly. Some true, some not so true. Everyone wants answers. Everyone wants to know the ‘why’?

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