Today I’m linking up with Emily P. Freeman at Chatting at the Sky to share what we learned in March. Here’s what Emily has to say about the practice: “At the end of every month, we have a regular practice here of looking back before moving forward. While some of the deeper, more in-process things I may keep … Continue reading what I learned in march
I ended last year with some very specific goals for myself in 2015. One of those goals was to read more. Instead of waiting until the end of the year to make one gigantic list, I am going to post a monthly book report of what I’ve been reading. And instead of just listing the titles, I … Continue reading book report: chapter 3 (march)
The more I read about writing, the more I am convinced that investing in the observation of our lives and the role God plays as the Author of our stories is one of the most valuable endeavors we can pursue. I may never be a famous writer in the eyes of the world. That's not … Continue reading sharing our stories
I only wish that my body was as refined from all of the millions of words of typing. I'm reminded again, it is all about my habits, discipline and putting in the work. Practice, practice, practice. Leaning in. Powerful writing muscles. ***** How far will your determination, attention, curiosity and passionate heart take you today?
I'm preaching to the choir today. I have a manuscript printed off awaiting major revisions and edits. I can't seem to make myself sit down and work on it. I'm resisting because I know completing that step is like walking one step closer to a ledge. I will sit down and I will do my … Continue reading sharing our stories
I am purposely updating and checking in on the progress of some of the goals I've set for myself in 2015. I find that if I merely say I have goals or even simply write them down, but don't evaluate and update their progress, then months go by and I have made NO progress at … Continue reading goals in progress
Today I'm linking up with Emily P. Freeman at Chatting at the Sky to share what we learned in February. Here's what Emily has to say about the practice: "At the end of every month, we have a regular practice here of looking back before moving forward. While some of the deeper, more in-process things I … Continue reading what I learned in february
Is there a project you can't abandon? Is there a story you need to share? ***** "He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord." {Psalm 40:3}
Some might argue that writing is good for the soul. Or that it is free therapy. One thing is for sure, when we write we can honor the changes in us, in our circumstances, in our lives. Is there a story inside of you? One that is waiting to be told? Are you a survivor?
"It's a living book, this life: it folds out in a million settings, cast with a billion beautiful characters..." "And so my prayer is that your story will have involved some leaving and some coming home, some summer and some winter, some roses blooming out like children in a play. My hope is your story … Continue reading sharing our stories
the story of our lives 