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}
If you're new around here, you probably don't know that this is only my 3rd year doing the whole "word of the year" thing. I wasn't sure I was going to share mine this year. Honestly, I'm still not sure I'm really comfortable sharing my word for 2020. I resisted this word for a awhile, … Continue reading 2020 Word of the Year
Happy October, dear readers! I know, it's been a hot minute since I've done a blog post. Somehow I always delude myself into thinking that summer will bring soooo much time for writing, and then *snap* it's gone. Summer 2019 was interesting. Without diving into detail, it was bookended by by turmoil, frustration, and pain … Continue reading {Life in October}
A short poem today: It is very disconcerting and more humbling to recall that once upon a time, I was the undeserving and scornful object of most innocent and unrequited affection.
A little poetry for you today: I am waiting for the sea The sand and the wind and the waves As we meander through pines and hills The paths we have travelled together The sound of the sea in our ears The pull of the tides on our hearts Fresh, green air filling our lungs … Continue reading {Writing Wednesday: Waiting for the Sea}
A couple of weeks ago, I had the rare opportunity for an unexpected and uninterrupted hour of alone time. Wow, I thought to myself. I can spend some time writing. Writing time on weeknights doesn't usually happen for me. When I get home from work, it's time to get my workout in, and then jump … Continue reading {Writing Wednesday: From the Melancholy Place}
I recently started following author Ashley Abramson on Instagram, and she offers weekly writing prompts for her followers. In an effort to stretch myself with regard to my own writing, I've given a couple of them a try. Recently, she did a couple of prompts about writing your enneagram. If you don't know what the … Continue reading {Writing Wednesday: Write Your Enneagram}
Hello again, friends! It's been a little quiet around here lately, and I'm sorry for that. Life in the real world has gotten very busy lately! I wonder if you also notice the seasons and cycles of life being busy and then having seasons of rest. Our Spring has been filled with track meets and … Continue reading {Now and Not Yet}
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