In the past month I’ve had a realization that while I am called to pastor, I am also called to write. My book is at a pause for now, so I’ve been leaning into writing shorter pieces for publication and specifically articles that are not about the Camino. I sent a few out and as […]
Happy New Year my friends! Here I am, back to the writing game after a lovely respite this Christmas season. Every time I take a break I experience some awkwardness as I re-enter my rhythms as a writer. Typically, I doubt my ability to write or just feel as though I have nothing to write […]
It has been awhile since I have written. I have been in the midst of a crazy season at work, which resulted in my taking a (brief) break from writing. Now, the craziness has subsided and there’s nothing standing in the way of my writing. Nothing but myself. And sometimes I am my own biggest […]
Sometimes the simplest truths are the deepest ones. Tonight I’m facilitating a retreat on Journaling and I mentioned how easy it is to give up once we miss a day or two (or twelve) of journaling. In those moments, it’s incredibly easy to give up and fall into guilt and shame. In fact, that often […]
A few weeks back I spent my morning at John Wayne airport, people watching and engaging in creativity. I wrote this short, short story while there. John Wayne’s Tears “Hey Pilgrim.” I look up, searching for the person attached to this voice. No one. Just myself. I go back to reading. A minute later. […]
I met with a friend for lunch yesterday. It was a time to catch up, but also to talk about blogging. I have been more intentional about blogging this past month (mostly because I have had the time in which to do so) and she wanted to pick my brain for any suggestions as she […]