Praying in Color by Sybil MacBeth brings simple art to prayer time. In this handbook-of-sorts MacBeth introduces the “art” of prayer time - everything from simple doodling (“improvisational drawing”) to complex images. MacBeth teaches pray-ers of every level how to use pen, paper and color to create daily prayer reminders. Her writing is casual and … Continue reading Praying in Color ~ a book review
Waiting
Waiting. We do it in the grocery store. We do it in the carpool line. We do it at the four-way stop. We wait in the morning, at noon, at night. We wait for the next step, the better life, the greater good. I’ve been thinking a lot about what I’m doing with all of … Continue reading Waiting
A Simple Note
Thank you so much for visiting my site! As I settle back into some writing after a short break, I’ve thought about ways I can connect with you. Would you like to receive a short weekly e-letter of encouragement? Currently, I am sending out a personal letter each week A Simple Note - to those … Continue reading A Simple Note
Our Mission Today . . . And Every Day
Our church recently adopted the slogan “Life is Mission!” I love this, because it speaks truth. If we follow Jesus’ example, our life should be missional every single day. What is it to live missionally? It’s really not that difficult. It’s simply this: sharing the love of Christ. Mission happens in our everyday coming and … Continue reading Our Mission Today . . . And Every Day
Enlarge Your Circle
Today I am blogging at the Lifeway Women 's site. Join me! http://blog.lifeway.com/womenallaccess/2017/02/09/hospitality-hints-enlarge-circle
Belong Magazine: guest blog post
Today I have a guest post at Belong Magazine's blog. Grab a cup of coffee and head on over! 3 PRINCIPLES TO SHAPING YOUR STORY - Belong Magazine Blog
Stuck
It’s 20 below and there’s a goat in the back of our SUV. And it’s snowing. And we’ve pulled over on a snowbanked shoulder of another sparsely-traveled road in rural Alaska. Did I mention the goat? In the back of our SUV? There’s a saying in Alaska that there are two kinds of drivers: … Continue reading Stuck
Drive On – There’s a Rest Stop Soon
Life is a journey. We’re all on one, trying to get from Point A to Point B, in the most efficient way possible. And as with all journeys, we’ll experience a few unexpected stops along the way. An empty tank of gas. A flat tire. A bout with car sickness. We may run out of … Continue reading Drive On – There’s a Rest Stop Soon
