A blogger named Modern Mrs. Darcy is doing a link-up called “What’s Saving My Life Right Now.” The phrase comes from a question Barbara Brown Taylor asks in her book Leaving Church. I didn’t think I had anything exotic or deep that is saving my life right now, but when Lily from Such Small Hands …
Tag: Friends
Where I Found God: In the Touch of a Friend
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 …
Wanted: An Expert in Small Talk
Wanted: A seasoned small talker experienced in conversing with all sorts of people in all sorts of settings. Must be proficient at telling good jokes and must have familiarity with popular culture, including but not limited to: music, sports, TV shows, movies, and books. Charismatic personality and charming demeanor a plus. Ability to begin and …
Circling Faith
Continuing my reflections on the Southern Festival of Books . . . The third panel I went to at the festival was called Circling Faith, which involved the editors and a couple of the writers published in a book called (you guessed it) Circling Faith: Southern Women on Spirituality. I like the term “circling faith.” …
Afraid of Nothing, As Though I Had Wings
Today in Nashville the Southern Festival of Books began! I hadn’t been in a few years, and I was pumped to be on Fall Break and have the chance to get down there this afternoon. I got to hear poet Mark Jarman read and speak and I bought his newest collection, Bone Fires. Now that’s …