writing
The Artistic You: Finding Your Heart’s Way Back
I sat there, at one spot on a table that stretched long, parked adjacent to other tables, wrapping us into a square donut of seats. Faces blinked back at me from across… Read More
When Finishing Is Harder Than You Think
Twenty chapters in seven weeks. When I couldn’t even write one chapter in the past year. You’d think I would be celebrating. Singing in the streets. But, I want you to know.… Read More
What I Killed & What I Want To Write Instead
I tell him he can read it later when he’s older. I tell him this is a book with some hard, grown-up stories. Stories that are kind of sad. That are not… Read More
One Word: Giving Voice to Your Soul, Even When You Have Very Little
Every year, since I was seventeen, I’ve made it a practice. The day after Christmas until the New Year, I ask for a word. It’s always tucked inside the envelope of Bible… Read More
Say My Name: My Letter To God
When is the last time you wrote a letter to God? What would you ask of him — what would you say? Many times when I’m overwhelmed, it’s hard to know what… Read More
What I Know Now: A Letter To My Younger Self
FAITH BARISTA'S BLOG ANNIVERSARY IS HERE ! ** "God's Plans For You" GIVEAWAY ** To celebrate, I'm giving away Jeanne Winter's Gallery Art. This inspiring art print comes from Jeremiah 29:11: "I… Read More
Writing To Safety: When You Don’t Know What To Do
What do you do when you don’t know what to do? Where is safety — where you can be you and Jesus can meet you there? I don’t know what to do.… Read More
Courage For Now-Stories: A Blog Anniversary
“Courage is fear that has said its prayers.” ~ Karle Wilson Baker It’s confusing. Trying to figure out what’s happening now, because of what’s happened back then. It’s confusing — picking up… Read More
Why I’ve Been Away & Why I Must Write Today
My throat feels tight. Thick. I swallow hard. I am doing one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life. I am writing. To you. About why I’ve been away.… Read More
