Now it’s time to look at why paying attention to the genre you are reading is helpful. Genre is another way of saying the category or classification, characterized by the same form, style, or subject matter. Genre is one of the first things I make sure to pay attention to because it can shape your… Continue reading Part 2: Why Genre Matters
I wrote my first rough draft to this series 4 years ago. Four! I was perhaps newly pregnant with our youngest child. But in my typical perfectionist fashion, I tucked it away and sat on it. Newly inspired, I polished it and planned to release it last Spring. Then COVID hit and all of our… Continue reading An Intro: Why It’s Not Just For Your Pastor
Growing up, our church had the tradition of reading The Tale of Three Trees every Christmas. If you haven’t read it, you should. I was always drawn to the 3rd tree. In the story, the 1st and 2nd trees had more material ambitions. The first tree wanted to hold beautiful treasure; the second wanted to… Continue reading Stories of Trust: My Dream Deferred
So far in my faith walk, God seems to present me with themes, or teaching moments, that span over several years. Hopefully that isn’t a sign I’m just a slow learner. I can remember in high school God poking at all my wounded places until I would fully surrender to Him. Giving over those false… Continue reading Stories of Trust: Disrupted Plans
The Priscilla Initiative 