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Searching for the real Thomas Clarkson (Part 1)

February 9, 2021 by Emily J. Maurits

As many of you know, my children’s biography of the Christian abolitionist Thomas Clarkson is coming out in May this year, published by Christian Focus as part of their Trailblazer series. I’ve shared a bit on this blog about the … Read More

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A Year in Reading: 2020 Edition

January 19, 2021 by Emily J. Maurits

Happy New Year everyone! Following the tradition, here’s a year in reading to inspire and encourage your own reading journey (and because I love, love, love reading posts like this, so it’s only fair I contribute my own!) Books read … Read More

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‘I didn’t want you to have to ask’ (November update)

December 7, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

Well, the past few months have flown and suddenly I haven’t written an update since August! What’s happened since then? … a lot. Grab some peppermint tea and settle in for updates on: Thomas Clarkson update (pictures!)  Bible College and … Read More

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For us there is only the trying (August update)

September 11, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

And… it’s time for an August review! Sit back, grab a cookie, and enjoy. Here’s what to expect: An update on Thomas Clarkson Thoughts on life and growth Piranesi! (or, I won a book) My painting I mentioned back in … Read More

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Hamilton! – Does your legacy matter?

August 31, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

[Note: My monthly ‘life’ post is due… and it will come, but enjoy this in the meantime!] I recently (along with many others in Australia!) watched Hamilton: An American Musical when it became available online. I had heard some of … Read More

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Something accidentally beautiful (July update)

July 30, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

Happy July! Grab some chocolate and settle in for a read. Here’s what to expect: A Thomas Clarkson update My review of Upright – an Australian drama 1st week back at Bible College What I’ve been reading lately Prayer + … Read More

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Perhaps we must stand fast (June update)

June 22, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

Happy June! Grab a hot drink and settle in for some musings on: what I have in common with Thomas Clarkson fidelity in media, ft. Broadchurch and Tim Minchin a quote about apocalypse the problem with dwelling in a land … Read More

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On returning home (May Update)

June 1, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

I’ve long been fascinated by the metaphor of “returning home.” It’s one which trails through all types of literature. Sometimes it’s a positive statement: home represents womb-like safety, the innocence of childhood. If only the character can return home, everything … Read More

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Living on the edge of the unknown [England]

March 28, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

“If there’s one thing I’ve learnt, it’s that life can change completely in a single second.” So I responded to an upset eighteen year old Canadian as we sped towards Lyon airport, the sun setting to the right of us, … Read More

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Life in the time of Corona virus & Lessons from the rain [France]

March 15, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

LESSONS FROM THE RAIN I struggle with the cold. I really do – and since arriving in Europe it’s been cold with a capital C! Cold with sun is doable, but when it’s cold and rainy and you can’t be … Read More

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