For the past four plus years, I've been blessed to study the Bible with Kristi McLelland, a professor and biblical culturalist in Nashville—and a phenomenal teacher of the Word. Kristi has dedicated her life to teaching people how to study the Bible—and how to read it through a Middle Eastern lens. She's recommended some wonderful Biblical study resources that I'm eager to share with you. Plus … [Read more...]
Lost and Found
A few months ago, in this post, I told the tale of my lost and found Bible. Several of you responded, saying that you'd lost and found something that was important to you, too. Your stories were so heartwarming that I decided to compile some of them into this blog post. Here's hoping they bless you as much as they did me! "After my sister and brother passed in 2013 I looked and looked … [Read more...]
Ten Daily Rituals of Productive Writers
When our local library reopened recently, my husband brought home a book he thought I’d like, called Daily Rituals: How Artists Work by Mason Currey. It’s an interesting collection of the daily routines of over 150 writers, composers, painters and scientists. Was my husband hinting that I would benefit from a more orderly routine? If so, he is no doubt right. I did not read the book cover … [Read more...]
An Ask and an Offer
This morning I'm coming to you with a favor to ASK and then I have something to OFFER you. The "ask" involves the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference, which I've been teaching at for as long as I can remember. Last year was the conference's 50th anniversary and I was beyond touched and humbled to be named the conference's Writer of the Year. This conference has such a special place in my … [Read more...]
Coming Home to Small Town Life
I'm delighted to have Marilyn Turk step in for me today. You're in for a treat! Take it away, Marilyn . . . First of all, I’m so happy to be here with you! I love all the authors on this blog, so I’m honored to be here. Thank you, Karen, for the opportunity to be your guest! Did you move away from your hometown when you got married, went to college, got your first job? Did you ever move … [Read more...]
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