We live in an uncertain world. We see this in many different ways. Politically, the so-called developed countries of the West seem to have lost their social and moral moorings and, in the name of progress and inclusivity, have even denied the pronouncements of the last great arbiter –...
Fell Reflections
In these posts, I hope to say something more generally about the experience of living with depression and anxiety. I hope, over time, to work toward a clearer and more biblical understanding of peace which takes account of man being constituted of mind, affection and will. I’ll also say something about the peculiar challenges that I am facing, challenges that I think many Christians who suffer with depression will share.
An Advent Reflection
I have just walked back from visiting my dad in the hospital. I’m so glad that he is making some progress but he is still a long way from well. I’m grateful to God for the thirteen years He has given my father beyond the three-score and ten. But the...
A Word from Chris
Richard has asked me to write a short piece for the Fell of Dark website. I have known Richard since 1986 and he is my oldest friend. What has happened to him is a catastrophe and it breaks my heart. His tenacity and courage, and his continued sense of...
What is the “fell” of dark?
One of the reasons that Hopkins’ poem kept my attention is the ambiguity of the opening line. What, exactly, did Hopkins mean when he chose the word “fell” to contrast the experiences of dark and day? When I think of the word “fell” I immediately think of fell-walking. This...