The Writing Life
The other week, I shared a cup of coffee with a new acquaintance. He asked about my art, so I told him about Write Right and how I place her into books, fairytales, and nursery rhymes. He listened, and then he asked if I had ever thought of letting her time travel in order to meet poets.
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“Committing to a local church is all about love.” — Tyler David, The Austin Stone
“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
Rest doesn’t come naturally to me. If I were a bird, I might be a hummingbird. Almost always in motion, almost always seeking the next bloom, almost always working, working, working.
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“Writing is an act of community. It is a letter, it is comforting, consoling, helping, advising on our part as well as asking for it on yours. It is part of our human association with each other. It is an expression of our love and concern for each other.” — Dorothy Day
The physical presence of other Christians is a source of incomparable joy and strength to the believer. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together
When life is difficult, it’s hard to keep community. You want to curl into yourself, pretend everything is all right. Wear the mask, you tell yourself. The smile frozen in place; everything is fine, just fine. An escape out the door before the face crinkles into tears.