by Lane | Advent, Devotional, Lectio Divina, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices
On this celebration day of Epiphany, I invite you to travel with the Magi through Matthew 2:1-12 using imaginative prayer. The Magi Journeying (Les rois, mages en voyage) by James Tissot God created our imagination and uses it for our good and His glory....
by Lane | Advent, Writing
Advent, Mystery, and the Art of Spaciousness: Writing with Gaps, Living with Gaps Advent arrives quietly. God comes gently in the stillness. He doesn’t rush. It’s a season filled with unfolding mystery. God says, “My Presence comes in the spaces you do...
by Lane | Advent, Spiritual Practices
Every camellia bush bursts forth with buds, waiting to blossom. Deep under the earth, roots hold seeds and bulbs secure, waiting for Spring’s arrival. Dragon-breath exhales hang in the air as I release my breath at first light. The cold air declares winter is here....
by Lane | Spiritual Practices, Writing
As the year draws to a close, it’s natural for writers to look back on the words we’ve written, including the ones we never quite managed to put on the page. Reflection is more than a tally of productivity. It’s a sacred pause — a moment to notice where God has met us...
by Lane | Devotional, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices, Writing
Savoring Psalm 34:8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. King James Version Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see—how good God is. The Message Let’s savor God’s goodness as we see, hear, taste, touch, and smell the surprises...
