To the Penny…

Circle round, friends. I have a sweet story to tell.And that open chest, filled with dress-up clothes is what inspires its telling this night.It's a bit circuitous, but truly rich with wonder and … Read more...

An African Journey: Post Six – The Gift of Sight

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The Call to be Wise – A Prayer for Worship

It's been a while. Twenty two months, to be exact. Twenty-two months ince I've prayed in public, in a Sunday morning worship service. I am rusty, and I am nervous. Really nervous.We've been studying … Read more...

The Talisman: a Writing Prompt

I am a person who wrestles hard with major transitions in life.I never want to move too quickly, to make big changesin the routines and patterns I am used towithout a lot of thought, prayer, and … Read more...

Psssst. . . A Sneak Peek at Something Grand!

Have you ever had a dream?A crazy, wild, hold-your-breath,jump-off-a-cliff,and-hope-and-pray-for-the-bestkind of dream?One that you're pretty sure came from God,but sorta scares you to death?My friend … Read more...

Quiet for the Weekend – September 14-16, 2012

"This is what the Lord says,he who made a way through the sea,a path through the mighty waters . . .'Forget the former things,do not dwell on the past.See!I am doing a new thing!Now it springs up,do … Read more...

5 Minute Friday – Focus

Five minutes. That's the rule. Five minutes for free-writing, whatever comes into your head, whatever the prompt elicits. And it's crazy fun. Come on over to the Gypsy Mama's website - though she goes … Read more...

An African Journey: Post Five – The Very Best Part

There we were, minding our own business,getting to know this new country,these new friends,this new work . . .and then the world shifted.Well, maybe not the entire world,just our tiny corner of it.And … Read more...

Dear Me. . . a letter to my teen-aged self

Emily Freeman is one of my favorite writers out here in blogland. And she's just released her 2nd book, this one aimed at teen-aged girls. It's called "Graceful." So as part of that celebration, she … Read more...