Leanne Johnson
- Oct 24, 2017
- 7 min
Waiting for 'the one'
The concept of ‘the one’ or a ‘soulmate’ is a very romantic notion. It is comforting to have a Fairy Tale view of the world and to...
Leanne Johnson
- Oct 10, 2017
- 6 min
What not to wear
There used to be a reality BBC television series called ‘What not to Wear.' It was hosted by the delightful, entertaining,...
Leanne Johnson
- Sep 26, 2017
- 7 min
Culture vultures
‘In our relationships to one another within the local church and body of Christ, no ethnicity or culture is to be highlighted or...
Leanne Johnson
- Sep 12, 2017
- 7 min
BTW...I am a 'PK'
Pastor’s kids ('PKs’) usually get a bad rap. We are mocked, boxed and stereotyped. Those reflecting on their childhoods as ‘PKs’...
Leanne Johnson
- Aug 15, 2017
- 9 min
A beautiful mind
The world we live in places a high value on intellectual ability and applauds academic achievement. From playing classical music to your...
Leanne Johnson
- Aug 1, 2017
- 8 min
'God must have known...'
There are a myriad of ways I could have approached an article on suffering. I thought I would start this one with the phrase, ‘God must...
Leanne Johnson
- Jul 18, 2017
- 8 min
Why I would consider getting a tattoo
I am anticipating that my title is going to result in a split readership. There will be those of you eager to follow my thinking and...
Leanne Johnson
- Jul 4, 2017
- 7 min
Show and tell
Tucked away in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, is a little account of a pile of stones: So Joshua called the twelve men whom he...
Anna Mouse [nom de plume]
- Jun 20, 2017
- 4 min
In my father's footsteps
For every three steps she took, he would take one long stride. Her short legs would follow after him as fast as they could, her hand...
Leanne Johnson
- Jun 6, 2017
- 8 min
May's wall
May Boatright is one of the most delightful and endearing literary characters. Although not a main character in the movie, ‘The Secret...
Leanne Johnson
- May 23, 2017
- 3 min
Book Review: Kisses from Katie
‘Kisses from Katie' is the autobiography of Katie Davis exchanging the ‘American Dream’ for a life in Uganda which resulted in her...
Leanne Johnson
- May 9, 2017
- 8 min
Damaged goods
As conservative, evangelical Christians, we are known for our obsession with sexual purity and virginity. God is also concerned with...
Hayley Braun
- Apr 25, 2017
- 7 min
Safe in his arms
February 24, 2011… an early morning I will not forget. An early morning I thought God had forgotten me. Little did I know that He was...
Leanne Johnson
- Apr 11, 2017
- 7 min
The years the locusts have eaten
I never thought I would write an article on adoption. I never thought I would adopt. I had never thought of adoption. And yet now I have...
Lukonde Mwila
- Apr 4, 2017
- 5 min
It's a pirate's life for me
Ever heard someone say, ‘I didn’t rob the bank, I just drove the car?’ Interesting statement isn’t it? Not too long ago, I said it aloud...
Leanne Johnson
- Mar 28, 2017
- 2 min
Book Review: Out of the Black Shadows
'Out of the Black Shadows' is not your typical autobiography. This one is so compelling it cannot be put down. Stephen Lungu writes his...
Leanne Johnson
- Mar 21, 2017
- 7 min
Let's pretend...
When we were little, we used to play ‘Let’s pretend.’ Let’s pretend we are princesses, being rescued from the evil witch’s tower by the...
Leanne Johnson
- Mar 14, 2017
- 7 min
Weeping with those who weep
This article is a slight digression from my usual blogposts, but I hope it will encourage your hearts and equip you to practically and...
Leanne Johnson
- Mar 7, 2017
- 8 min
Is dating a swear word?
If you are reading this then I am assuming that you have dated, you are dating, you are thinking about dating. You may have children...
Kaluba Emma Musakanya
- Feb 28, 2017
- 5 min
The God I never knew versus the God I now know
The God I knew, or thought I knew, was alright. He suited me. I acknowledged His existence but didn’t find Him particularly fascinating....
