Revision, Renewal, and the Writer’s Craft: Lessons from Lent

by Lane | Lent, Writing

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

by Lane | Writing

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

by Lane | Writing

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

by Lane | Writing

“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...

Advent, Mystery, and the Art of Spaciousness

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...

Reflections on Writing with Faith, Joy, and God’s Guidance

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...