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Being a Writer: Question 14

In April, I was asked by a friend who teaches at a private school to answer her high school seniors’ questions about what it means to be a writer. While these answers were provided for a specific audience, I hope everyone viewing my video responses will learn more about the writing life.

Courage: I Know Who Holds My Hand

It takes courage to write. It takes courage to share writing. It takes courage because as soon as we think we are brave enough, we see a mistake that saps our confidence for the next endeavor. I realize that a perception of my own courage changes based on where I am in the process. Such […]

Being a Writer: Question 13

In April, I was asked by a friend who teaches at a private school to answer her high school seniors’ questions about what it means to be a writer. While these answers were provided for a specific audience, I hope everyone viewing my video responses will learn more about the writing life.

Courage: I Know Who Holds Tomorrow

It takes courage to do many things. I think of the times when I have had to step up and step out of my comfort zone. I also remember times when I have had to step back and let go of a situation I never had control of in the first place. Sunday morning, I […]

Be Still: Because I Know

Some my storms of life have ceased. Some of my storms come and go. Some catch me off guard. Some I feel prepared to navigate. Some I experience in my boat. Sometimes I find myself in someone else’s boat and wonder how and why I am meant to help. Some storms continue to rage and […]

Being a Writer: Question 12

In April, I was asked by a friend who teaches at a private school to answer her high school seniors’ questions about what it means to be a writer. While these answers were provided for a specific audience, I hope everyone viewing my video responses will learn more about the writing life.

Be Still: All We Need to Know

Be still. We say it to children all the time. We say it in situations when they need to be quiet. We say it in circumstances when distraction could cause harm. We say it when order is to be maintained. Whether in a church, in a car, in a classroom, or at home we shush […]

Abide: Learning to “Dwell On”

Abide is another word that appears in my writing often. Here are two examples.

Being a Writer: Question 11

In April, I was asked by a friend who teaches at a private school to answer her high school seniors’ questions about what it means to be a writer. While these answers were provided for a specific audience, I hope everyone viewing my video responses will learn more about the writing life.

Abide: Learning to “Dwell In”

As I talked over allergy medications with my youngest son last weekend, I remembered my abide time. My youngest son was about a year old, and my life was busy with him and his older brothers who were nearly seven and five. Those were restless years, and not only because of sleep deprivation. I thought […]