Revision, Renewal, and the Writer’s Craft: Lessons from Lent
The season of Lent invites Christians to slow down and reflect; a time of “revision” in our spiritual lives. Traditionally, it is time for prayer and repentance as we move toward renewal and prepare our hearts for Holy Week and the hope of Easter. Lent...
Dust, Desire, & Deep Intimacy with Jesus: Lenten Invitation to Be with Jesus
Lent offers space to explore the depths of our dustiness, the raw regrets, the sad sorrows, the bitter, brittle places where healing needs to visit my soul yet again. We enter Lent within the safety of God’s great love for us. In this secure place, we experience His...
Bikes, Olympics, Writing- The Creation of Habits
For the past 241 days, from June 8, 2025, to February 3, 2026, I have hopped on my indoor exercise bike and pedaled for at least 30 minutes. That’s 34 weeks and 3 days. Over 163 workdays and 78 non-workdays, including 34 Saturdays, 35 Sundays, and 9 federal holidays,...You Are Here: Finding Your Path as a Christian Writer
“You are here.” That visitor map wording helps me orient myself in unfamiliar places. When I enter an unfamiliar place, such as an airport terminal, art museum, national park, or mall, I appreciate this pause because it helps me locate myself and find my bearings. I...
