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I want a funeral like hers…

September 7, 2018 by Emily J. Maurits

I was too young to remember the funerals of my biological Omas, but today I attended the funeral of my Oma-Friend (as she would sign off her letters), and I want to talk about it. Not because I enjoy morbid … Read More

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2017 taught me that timing is not always my strong point...
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2017 taught me that my timing is not always right (and that’s okay)

January 8, 2018 by Emily J. Maurits

I can’t do everything, but can I be okay with that?… Read More

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5 Ways I prepared to travel as a Christian

December 14, 2017 by Emily J. Maurits

A week or two away can change someone…… Read More

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Do you laugh at misfortune?

August 24, 2017 by Emily J. Maurits

“Just laugh or you’ll go mad.” It’s advice I hear in hospital corridors and grocery stores. In this era of ‘political correctness’ there are a surprising number of opportunities to snigger at the antics of dementia patients, our children’s disobedience, … Read More

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How to hold onto COMMUNITY lightly

August 3, 2017 by Emily J. Maurits

‘Community.’ In certain circles (or communities!) the word ‘Community’ is a ‘buzzword’. I think as the years go by and technology gives us the freedom to be more isolated, Western society is beginning to realise the importance of community. In … Read More

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How to hold onto (your) BODY IMAGE lightly

July 20, 2017 by Emily J. Maurits

Body image. It’s an ‘in’ word, and means different things to different people. It’s also an easy word to pin onto someone else. They struggle with body image because they are… a teenager… female… overweight… underweight… single… In reality, however, … Read More

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How to hold (your) AMBITION lightly

July 6, 2017 by Emily J. Maurits

Six steps I use to curb my ambition and why I don’t need to… Read More

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The Fault of Efficiency

June 15, 2017 by Emily J. Maurits

I am impatient A recent conversation with a co-worker brought to light part of my personality which I hadn’t really thought about much before. Co-worker: “Do you make your bed every morning?” Me: “No way!” Co-worker: “I can’t leave the … Read More

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My Novel Journey

June 1, 2017 by Emily J. Maurits

The Book There’s a book I’ve been writing for a long time, and it’s gone through many evolutions. It began when I was fifteen or sixteen and I read something online which made me wonder: what would the Sherlock Holmes … Read More

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How to keep friends in 2017

May 18, 2017 by Emily J. Maurits

I find it hard to maintain friends. Bear with me as I explain. I have friends from many different circles. Church, school, university, Bible studies, mission events, work and friends of friends. A few of these I know deeply, many … Read More

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