I recently found in my closet several handwritten letters that I sent to my mother during my time teaching in Russia. I sent many more, but these were all I could find. I will be posting these on my blog. I have retyped the letters but changed nothing. It's hard for a writer-editor not to … Continue reading Letter Home from Yekaterinburg, Russia (Sept 1997) – Part 4
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A Story within a Story (Learning About “Intercalation” in Inductive Bible Study)
In this Inductive Bible Study exercise, I invite you to read one of my favorite passages of scripture - a double story of Jesus healing people. Let’s take a look at Mark 5:21-43. Go ahead and read through the passage prayerfully several times. It’s a great story to read and spend time with. Don’t rush … Continue reading A Story within a Story (Learning About “Intercalation” in Inductive Bible Study)
On Writing Testimonies that Mention Others
Lately I’ve been helping some of my ministry colleagues edit their testimonies, especially of inner healing and forgiveness. One question I’ve been asked often is, “How do you tell your story of healing in a way that honors the people you have had to forgive?” That’s one of the biggest challenges in sharing a testimony. … Continue reading On Writing Testimonies that Mention Others
A Hebrew Prayer
It has been a busy day of prayer ministry here, so I did not have time to prepare a Hebrew lesson to share. Instead, I would like to share the first line of a Hebrew prayer, at the close of this beautiful day, in thanksgiving to God. This is the opening line of several Hebrew … Continue reading A Hebrew Prayer
Centering Prayer
Centering prayer is one of my favorite ways to spend time with God. It's a time to just sit and be still in the presence of God. Not talking or listening. Just being. We seldom spend enough time just sitting quietly. Every part of us needs that stillness - body, soul, spirit. Even more so, … Continue reading Centering Prayer
Let the Daily Journey of Transformation Begin
I am immersed right now in editing the book of an inner healing teacher and spiritual coach. As I work through (and live) the words of this book, I am reminded of why inner healing is an ongoing, even daily process - the dying to self daily of 1 Corinthians 15:31. I have worked with … Continue reading Let the Daily Journey of Transformation Begin
Letter Home from Yekaterinburg, Russia (Sept 1997) – Part 3
I recently found in my closet several handwritten letters that I sent to my mother during my time teaching in Russia. I sent many more, but these were all I could find. I will be posting these on my blog. I have retyped the letters but changed nothing. It's hard for a writer-editor not to … Continue reading Letter Home from Yekaterinburg, Russia (Sept 1997) – Part 3
Bookends in Bible Stories (Looking at “Inclusio” through Inductive Bible Study
In addition to the major structures we want to identify through Inductive Bible Study, we will also come across minor rhetorical structures. A minor structure works in relationship with a major structure. It's a deliberate way the author shapes the text for a particular purpose. "Inclusio" - Bracketing a Passage One such minor rhetorical structure … Continue reading Bookends in Bible Stories (Looking at “Inclusio” through Inductive Bible Study
Writing a Multi-Topic Blog
A fellow Christian author asked me how she could help her website visitors navigate the different topics on her blog. That’s a great question, and it’s one I have grappled with for years. I too have a multi-topic blog. What Is a Multi-Topic Blog? What I’m referring to here is a blog that has one overarching … Continue reading Writing a Multi-Topic Blog
Biblical Hebrew: 3 More Words from Joseph’s Story
I hope you have enjoyed spending time with Joseph's story this past week. Here, you can review the 5 Hebrew words we learned in the previous lesson about Joseph. As a reminder, Joseph's story begins with Genesis 37. While we still have Joseph on our hearts, let's learn three more words in biblical Hebrew. Tunic … Continue reading Biblical Hebrew: 3 More Words from Joseph’s Story
Adventures with God 