Writing Wednesday is back! As part of my ongoing practice of reflection and growing and sharing, it seemed like the right time to bring back an intentional day of sharing some of what I've been writing. In my current practice of journaling, which I hope to share more about soon, I've been writing about a … Continue reading {Writing Wednesday: Childhood Memories}
Welcome to February, friends. This year, I'm trying to be more intentional about taking time to reflect throughout the year. Self-reflection is something that I've often done in fits and spurts, or during difficult times in my journey when it's been forced upon me (here's looking at you, Summer 2019). This year of "Vision" seems … Continue reading {A Practice of Reflection}
This post is part of a series from the hope*writers New Year Writing Challenge. Here is my post from day 7: Rise. The trees rise to meet the clouds, their needles and branches sway in the wind. Carrying the weight of the world and the snow in their branches, in their strong, sure hands. As … Continue reading {Rise}
This post is part of a series from the hope*writers New Year Writing Challenge. Here is my post from day 6: Brave. When I think about moments of bravery that I have encountered in my life, there doesn't seem to be a big preamble or defining moment. It is nearly always everyday people facing circumstances … Continue reading {Brave}
This post is part of a series from the hope*writers New Year Writing Challenge. Here is my post from day 5: Slow. Slow. Slow down. Don't be in a hurry. Go slower than you think. Around here, when the world turns white, it's a reminder to slow down. Everything stills. The quiet of snow reminds … Continue reading {Slow}
This post is part of a series from the hope*writers New Year Writing Challenge. Here is my post from day 4: Dream. Dreams are funny, funny things. Sometimes they come true, and sometimes they are deferred, and sometimes they remain a dream, but I don't think they are ever really exactly what we thought they … Continue reading {Dream}
This post is part of a series from the hope*writers New Year Writing Challenge. Here is my post from day 3: Open. "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to eat with him, and he with me." Revelation 3:20 ESV Open … Continue reading {Open}
This post is part of a series from the hope*writers New Year Writing Challenge. Here is my post from day 2: Light. "In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:4-5 ESV Light of man Darkness defeated … Continue reading {Light}
I recently participated in the hope*writers New Year Writing Challenge. This challenge was a fun one for me. One word each day to prompt whatever you want to write about. This was from day 1: New. "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new … Continue reading {New}
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