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Writing is a process in which we discover what lives in us. The writing itself reveals to us what is alive in us. The deepest satisfaction of writing is precisely that it opens up new spaces within us of which we were not aware before we started to write. To write is to embark on a journey of which we do not know the final destination."
- Henri Nouwen
Reluctant missionary
“I feel like missions is in our future.” As usual I was whispering to Josh during church; a very bad habit of mine. “Haven’t you
Freedom From “Please Like Me”
I just really want you all to like me…and by you all, I mean everyone. As I’m walking Eli to school on Wednesday mornings, lugging
Accentuate the Negative
Eve was a sinner. Sarah was a doubter. Rebecca was a deceiver. Tamar was incestuous. Rahab was a prostitute. Jael was a murderer. Bathsheba was
I don’t want to be a hypocrite
This is the third post in a series on guilt. If you are just joining in, here’s Part 1 and Part 2. :: Here’s the
The Useless Emotion
Based on the response yesterday, we all love to hate the Proverbs 31 woman. But why? One person on Twitter said, “How many of us
I hate the Proverbs 31 woman
You know what drives me crazy? “Busy” status updates on Twitter and Facebook. You know the ones I’m talking about: Today I’m planting my garden,
{Remission}
“I feel like I don’t know you anymore!” The words repeat in my head as I ponder actions and words in disbelief. What once was