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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
Can I have a do-over?
One of my favorite things is a blank piece of college-ruled paper. I love the possibilities that it holds. I envision the sentences I could
Once upon a time…
This morning my daughter, Cora, “read” us a story from the Bible. It mostly consisted of “a little man named Mike” battling it out with
Slightly Late New Year’s Resolution
It’s that time again…when everyone lists the things that they don’t like about themselves and want to change. So, what’s it gonna be for me
Finding Balance
Lately God’s talked to me a lot about balance. I think it all started with the Target Commercial leading up to Black Friday. The commercials featured
Music Memories
The other day, as I drove to pick Josh up from work, I listened to a playlist on my iPhone. The kids chattered away in
The Great Battle of ’09
My house has become a war-zone! It’s me against the germs! And unfortunately, right now the germs are winning. The last three weeks has been
Esse Quam Videri
It’s Thursday and I’m supposed to meet her at Starbucks in 30 minutes. The fear grips me as I say a quick prayer while I
Standing in God’s Shadow
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” (Ps 91:1) While playing on the playground,