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The Sabbatical-Which-Didn't-Happen

‘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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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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The Sabbatical-Which-Didn't-Happen

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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The Sabbatical-Which-Didn't-Happen

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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The Sabbatical-Which-Didn't-Happen

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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If you can imagine… [Taize]

March 6, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

If you can imagine a tiny village in France, with 11th-18th century buildings covered in moss and vines, and daffodils and green paddocks stretching as far as one can see – If you can imagine getting sunburnt one day and … Read More

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Juice, coffee & kaya toast [Singapore]

February 22, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

Brief observations… The first thing we discovered was a siesta in the middle of the day is practically necessary to survive the heat. I am so thankful for the aircon in our hotel – it actually kept our room cooler … Read More

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The beginning of my Sabbatical [Australia]

February 14, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

I don’t find minimalism particularly hard, but there’s always a trade off. Today’s one was my Bible and journal in lieu of a third pair of shoes. Ah well, I can’t wear three pairs at once anyway! A prayer point … Read More

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