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 Moscow (August 1997)
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Inductive Bible Study: An Overview
Inductive Bible Study is one of many ways to study scripture. I love it because it allows me to focus on what the text says, not what I think it says, what I want it to say, or what I have been taught. Because I am depending on the biblical text (and the Holy Spirit), … Continue reading Inductive Bible Study: An Overview
Rededicate Your Writing Life to God
It's that time of year when people make New Year's resolutions. Some folks mark this transition by taking quiet time to reflect and listen for God's direction for the new year. Whatever way you choose to acknowledge this seasonal change, this is a great opportunity to rededicate your writing life and gifts to God. When … Continue reading Rededicate Your Writing Life to God
Biblical Hebrew Prepositions: Over and Under
Here are two helpful prepositions to learn in Biblical Hebrew - the words for “over” and “under.” על This word is pronounced like “all.” It means “over.” תחת This word is pronounced “ta-khat” (with the stress on the first syllable). It means “under.” As usual, I came up with a way to remember these words. … Continue reading Biblical Hebrew Prepositions: Over and Under
Community Prayer
I'm blessed to live in a community where people have been praying intentionally for decades. Not just praying as individuals, which is awesome, but also praying together as a community. For one thing, we have a group of men that have been meeting together for 43 years, early in the morning once a week to … Continue reading Community Prayer
“Before” We Learn More Biblical Hebrew Prepositions, Let’s Learn This One
Prepositions are great to learn. They help us get around. We can use prepositions spatially and temporally, and sometimes both. For example, you could say, “I am standing before the door.” “I will be there before you get there.” The same word is used -- the preposition “before.” But it acts in two different ways. … Continue reading “Before” We Learn More Biblical Hebrew Prepositions, Let’s Learn This One
A Hebrew Practice Exercise: Jeremiah 31:3-4
A friend asked what Jeremiah 31:3-4 looks like in Hebrew. I thought these might be good verses to look up in the lexicon, to practice translation and analysis. Following is my attempt. Remember, I am also a student. I am learning every day. I encourage you to make your own attempt. Enjoy writing out the … Continue reading A Hebrew Practice Exercise: Jeremiah 31:3-4
Firelight
Bible Verse “'You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before … Continue reading Firelight
Don’t Avoid the Pain
I used to try almost anything to avoid pain (food addiction, denial, avoiding people, deciding not to care, etc.). I even caused my own pain to avoid the pain of being hurt by someone else. That may sound crazy, but if you have been in an abusive relationship, you might understand that. Little did I … Continue reading Don’t Avoid the Pain
Have You Thought about Writing Responsive Readings?
Does your church ever use "responsive readings" in your worship services? If you've grown up in a liturgical tradition, you know immediately what responsive readings are. If you are from a church tradition that doesn't use much liturgy, you might not be familiar with this. As a writer, creating responsive readings is one way you … Continue reading Have You Thought about Writing Responsive Readings?
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