Apr 25, 2016 | books, nature, writing
Every writer starts somewhere: The itch begins with a book that makes our spirits soar, or a teacher who affirms our creativity, or a spirit within us that insists on crafting stories. I have my own list of writing influences, but my first taste of publishing itself...
Mar 29, 2016 | ministry, psalm, writing
With my colleague Martha Spong, I’m delighted to announce the opening of registration for “Renewing Psalms: a writing retreat for clergy” — a wonderful opportunity to refresh your spirit for ministry and reconnect with the compelling emotion of...
Feb 20, 2016 | Lent, prayer, writing
Let me pay attention to You one word, one consonant one vowel, one breath at a time — by pencil, by pen in color, in creativity every word to another every thought unspoken every song and then every silence committed to the exploration & expression of...
Nov 13, 2015 | images of God, prayer, writing
All praise and thanks to you most holy God of gods and LORD of lords, Sovereign of all the bits & pieces that distract and delight me, Holder and Seer of every puzzle that feels scattered and unsolved with pieces missing or bent, Eternal Fire illuminating moon and...
Sep 24, 2015 | prayer, writing
Brevity can foster creativity, or at least that’s my experience of Twitter’s 140 character limit. Add collaboration to the brevity, and creativity is multiplied! My friend & colleague the Rev. Eric Anderson and I inspired one another with a sequence of...
