I went to a funeral yesterday. My great uncle passed away. Three different people spoke at the funeral, including another great uncle. And they all told stories about Uncle Billy. We laughed a lot there, all boxed up in a stuffy funeral home and surrounded by funeral flowers. He wasn’t rich or famous; he was …
Last January I chose the word GROW as my guiding word for the year. I never new how painful – and beautiful – growing can be. In many ways, this year was a year of failure. Time and time again, I felt like a failure at my job, at home, and as a writer. I am …
I’m so excited to be back at the Rock & Sling blog! Today I’m writing about wilderness and a simple faith. I live in a world where people pitch tents all time. I see them in their tents every day on Facebook, blogs, and Twitter. They stake their claim on a spot of land …
Today’s guest post comes from my friend Shelia Mullican, who I met at church. Shelia is a writer, runner, dreamer, artist, hiker, singer, and choir director extraordinaire. She blesses me with her beautiful voice, and she also blesses me with her poignant and honest writing. Shelia’s words always point me back to the natural world …
I was thrilled to meet Marilyn Gardner, another third culture kid (TCK) online. I was doubly thrilled to find out that Marilyn is also Eastern Orthodox! Marilyn writes about culture, faith, home, and belonging. She has such a wealth of experience working with people from a variety of cultures and religions, and her love for …
