Frances Benson-Cooper

Kiwi 🇳🇿 with thoughts about all things faith, identity and culture.

[Moh Hosseinioun @MohHosseinioun]

@coldplay surprised with a recital of #shervin_hajipour #baraye, a song that went viral during Iran’s recent protests.
@coldplay were performing live at Buenos Aires.
It brought me to tears watching it live in a theater in Chicago.
@Golshifteh sings!
You folks are class!
Thanks!

[Frances Benson-Cooper @francesbc]

"In the long-run, prioritization beats efficiency."

–@JamesClear

[Frances Benson-Cooper @francesbc]

"Many situations in life are similar to going on a hike: the view changes once you start walking.

You don't need all the answers right now. New paths will reveal themselves if you have the courage to get started."

–@JamesClear

[Frances Benson-Cooper @francesbc]

"Success unlocks both opportunities and distractions."

–@JamesClear

[Frances Benson-Cooper @francesbc]

The lie (“everything is OK”) covers up and perpetuates the deep wrong, disguises the violence, the war, the rapacity. (Pt 7)

— Eugene H. Peterson

[Frances Benson-Cooper @francesbc]

We have been told the lie ever since we can remember: human beings are basically nice and good. Everyone is born equal and innocent and self-sufficient. (Pt 1)

— Eugene H. Peterson

[Frances Benson-Cooper @francesbc]

When the vacation is over, we get back into the flow of things again, out naïveté renewed that everything is going to work out all right—only to once more be surprised, hurt, bewildered when it doesn’t. (Pt 6)

— Eugene H. Peterson

[Tony Evans @drtonyevans]

God made you unique on purpose. He has a plan that only your personality, background, temperament, mindset & skills can fulfill. Be cool with you!

[Frances Benson-Cooper @francesbc]

Our job in discipling people is not behaviour modification, it is demonstrating what intimacy with Christ looks like. God is the one who changes hearts.

[Michael Todd @iammiketodd]

You are needed in places you are not yet known.

[Frances Benson-Cooper @francesbc]

@LimaSopoaga Get some @OZONECOFFEEUK bro, NZ roastery.

[Lewis Howes @LewisHowes]

I asked @kobebryant about Love and Greatness and this was his response. Thanks for all you taught us 🙏

[Frances Benson-Cooper @francesbc]

Happy New Year! Bring on 2020 🥳 @ Warwick, Warwickshire https://t.co/Lc3fvCiirc

[James Clear @JamesClear]

5 things to consider removing next year:

-one toxic person
-one annoying customer
-one topic that robs your attention
-one belief that’s holding you back
-one commitment that isn’t worth the effort

You don’t have to add things to your life to improve it.

[Self Love. Dating. Relationships. God. @StephanSpeaks]

One of the best feelings is finally losing your attachment to the person who isn’t good for you.

[Frances Benson-Cooper @francesbc]

Learning now more than ever that home isn’t confined to a place, but with the people that matter to you most. Grateful for a refreshing weekend away w my people! 🤟🏼 @ Warwick, Warwickshire https://t.co/tGkhQa3ZDJ