Katie, an online sister I met online by way of the #fmfparty link-up asked me to be a part of this "blog hop" - again new to this world I didn't have a clue but thought I could manage answering four questions and then share some of the blog sites that encourage me. A special thanks to Katie, who is busy managing her life as a homeschool momma, delighted wife, and is working on her first book! Find her words over at www.echoesofmyheart.com where she talks about being a recovering perfectionist (how I can relate!) and slowing down to breathe in life. If that's not enough in the middle of all that she organizes and shares other bloggers work during her many series (Psalms Series, Intentional Mothering, Isaiah 40).
I know you're on the edge of your seat awaiting my answers to these four questions...
So here ya go!
What am I writing or working on?
What if God wanted you to know five things and five only, what would they be? This was the topic our youth group tackled as we climbed a mountain and slept under the stars. And so I typed, words of passion, truth, experience and life into FIVE stories, poetic writing turned video with the help of some friends, that illustrated these five things.
God - I'd like to introduce you to a friend of mine
Sin
Substitution
Trust
Connect
With the FIVE project complete, I'm moving on to revise a talk I wrote previously on Masks and how we have to be real with the one life we get to live, and with that I am putting together a six week devotion to guide a true life-change, not just an emotional experience. And then there's this, my blog. If you're new, welcome, and here are some of my personal favorites; Windows and Walls, Whatever Works For You, and When Your Seven Year Old Drops The F*Bomb, Judgmental Christian , So I made cupcakes (miscarriage), and I Resign (homeschool) oh and THIS
What if God wanted you to know five things and five only, what would they be? This was the topic our youth group tackled as we climbed a mountain and slept under the stars. And so I typed, words of passion, truth, experience and life into FIVE stories, poetic writing turned video with the help of some friends, that illustrated these five things.
God - I'd like to introduce you to a friend of mine
Sin
Substitution
Trust
Connect
With the FIVE project complete, I'm moving on to revise a talk I wrote previously on Masks and how we have to be real with the one life we get to live, and with that I am putting together a six week devotion to guide a true life-change, not just an emotional experience. And then there's this, my blog. If you're new, welcome, and here are some of my personal favorites; Windows and Walls, Whatever Works For You, and When Your Seven Year Old Drops The F*Bomb, Judgmental Christian , So I made cupcakes (miscarriage), and I Resign (homeschool) oh and THIS
How does my work differ from others in its genre?
My writing is personal, raw and honest. I'm seldom funny, but there is the rare occasion. I write in woven thought patterns, weaving words, emotions and opinionated points into something, it's not poetry exactly, but it's me. Fragments, lack of, or over use of punctuation and all.
My writing falls into the categories of faith, homeschooling, family and life. Me, who is overwhelmed by laundry, dirty floors, and grace. Me, who is learning as she writes. Me, who teaches homeschool but never planned to. Me, boring, ordinary, semi-poetic me.
Why do I write what I do?
I love writing reflections of this life, but I don't like writing about what I ate for breakfast, it's when the mundane hits me with a dose of the bigger picture that I really get excited to jot it down. So postings are generally reserved for the real stuff of life, stuff that's meant to build up or the stuff that when kept inside tries to drag me down or make me feel alone - we're not meant to be alone, or feel alone, we are made to be connected and built up. I write what I do because God is good, because I am forgiven, and because He's given me a story to tell. I feel called to herald the messages of grace, not good enough, perseverance, reliance and living real in both text and voice. So, I'm sending out guest post submissions (look for me over at incourage.me on Tuesday, August 26th) and waiting for the right speaking opportunities to knock
How does my writing process work?
Want to write, not carve out the time, carve out the time and the words are missing. It's a battle of intention and wanting meaningful content. I have set a goal to blog twice a week. Just a meager two of seven days. I want it to be real, I want the words to flow. Sometimes it's a labor of love, other times I sit and my fingers move as in spite of me. The kids, personal struggles, little victories and the occasional emotional break-downs fuel and inspire. I write about life, I aim to encourage, show flaws, breathe redemption and show that I'm not special or good the Savior I rely on fully is. I've found great encouragement and a reason to write consistently from an online community (#fmfparty)- discovered via twitter, and now a part of my routine. Type-Delete-Type-Delete, it's a process of refining, restating, and releasing until it's finished.
My writing is personal, raw and honest. I'm seldom funny, but there is the rare occasion. I write in woven thought patterns, weaving words, emotions and opinionated points into something, it's not poetry exactly, but it's me. Fragments, lack of, or over use of punctuation and all.
My writing falls into the categories of faith, homeschooling, family and life. Me, who is overwhelmed by laundry, dirty floors, and grace. Me, who is learning as she writes. Me, who teaches homeschool but never planned to. Me, boring, ordinary, semi-poetic me.
Why do I write what I do?
I love writing reflections of this life, but I don't like writing about what I ate for breakfast, it's when the mundane hits me with a dose of the bigger picture that I really get excited to jot it down. So postings are generally reserved for the real stuff of life, stuff that's meant to build up or the stuff that when kept inside tries to drag me down or make me feel alone - we're not meant to be alone, or feel alone, we are made to be connected and built up. I write what I do because God is good, because I am forgiven, and because He's given me a story to tell. I feel called to herald the messages of grace, not good enough, perseverance, reliance and living real in both text and voice. So, I'm sending out guest post submissions (look for me over at incourage.me on Tuesday, August 26th) and waiting for the right speaking opportunities to knock
How does my writing process work?
Want to write, not carve out the time, carve out the time and the words are missing. It's a battle of intention and wanting meaningful content. I have set a goal to blog twice a week. Just a meager two of seven days. I want it to be real, I want the words to flow. Sometimes it's a labor of love, other times I sit and my fingers move as in spite of me. The kids, personal struggles, little victories and the occasional emotional break-downs fuel and inspire. I write about life, I aim to encourage, show flaws, breathe redemption and show that I'm not special or good the Savior I rely on fully is. I've found great encouragement and a reason to write consistently from an online community (#fmfparty)- discovered via twitter, and now a part of my routine. Type-Delete-Type-Delete, it's a process of refining, restating, and releasing until it's finished.
I am excited to introduce these online friends and fellow bloggers to you as part of this #BlogHop. Take a few minutes to get to know them here, then head on over to their blogs to say hi! Next week (or at some point in the convenient future) they will be answering these same questions about writing over at their own blogs.
I've been blessed to get to know Kaitlyn through her writing over at fmfparty and on her blog - It Just Takes One. Her passion for life and sharing life's story is beautiful and encouraging.
Kaitlyn is a lover of words, crazy about stories and relationships, and is addicted to laughter and queso. She's been broken by community but ever so slowly God has wooed her back to a new community that has mended so many holes. Kaitlyn was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 17, but lives to tell the story of His faithfulness. Her heart is to encourage each person that they can change the world because no matter where you've walked, there's power in your story. She's a Florida girl who has quickly fallen in love with Birmingham where she attends college. She contributes to More To Be, Brave Girl Community, and works for (in)courage. You can connect with Kaitlyn on her blog, Facebook, or Twitter.
LeeAnn is a fellow working mom who carves out time to write encouragement and proclamation of her faith over on her blog - Embracing The Mosaic Life. Her words are honest and uplifting.
Kaitlyn is a lover of words, crazy about stories and relationships, and is addicted to laughter and queso. She's been broken by community but ever so slowly God has wooed her back to a new community that has mended so many holes. Kaitlyn was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 17, but lives to tell the story of His faithfulness. Her heart is to encourage each person that they can change the world because no matter where you've walked, there's power in your story. She's a Florida girl who has quickly fallen in love with Birmingham where she attends college. She contributes to More To Be, Brave Girl Community, and works for (in)courage. You can connect with Kaitlyn on her blog, Facebook, or Twitter.
Lee Ann describes herself as a fellow faith journeyer, discovering new-found freedom in Christ.
An Intentional wife and momma.
Pursuing purposeful Christian living in the little things of life (and the big ones too!). She's lived in fear and she's learned that easy things are aren't always the best things. She's on a journey and she invites us to travel with her. Learn more about Lee Ann Here: 50 Random Things About Me
An Intentional wife and momma.
Pursuing purposeful Christian living in the little things of life (and the big ones too!). She's lived in fear and she's learned that easy things are aren't always the best things. She's on a journey and she invites us to travel with her. Learn more about Lee Ann Here: 50 Random Things About Me
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