Category Archives: Writers/Books

A favorite quote

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

One of my favorite poets has so many words of wisdom. This is a road that captivated me on my retreat in West Texas last year. Have a wonderful weekend! Lara

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Interesting idea

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

I thought this was an interesting idea for a book. Sybil Macbeth also does workshops on this same topic. You can find her book here. Macbeth says that this what you need: 1) You want to pray but words escape you. … Continue reading →

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Author crush

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

I’ve spoken about Don Miller before (Blue Like Jazz was an incredible experience for me),  and I wanted to share the other two books I read while traveling. I had many, many hours (overseas travel) to sit and read them … Continue reading →

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Two interesting reads

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

From Amazon: Exiled on the island of Patmos, the apostle John found himself one day in the presence of the Son of God. As he fell down to worship, the apostle was commanded to write what he saw and heard, … Continue reading →

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Hope Rising

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Incredible book that had to be read in spurts because I would cry. ‘Hard to read through glassy eyes! Book summary via Amazon: Kim Meeder has seen horses go where no one else can tread – stepping through the minefield of … Continue reading →

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Letting go of labels

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Relevant magazine ran a terrific article about the organization People of the Second Chance’s quest to ban the offensive and hurtful labels that are used in this world. I’d never heard of this group and I loved their  with their mission statement: We are a global … Continue reading →

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Makoto Fujimura

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

Makoto is a painter, writer and speaker. His bio is here.  I definitely have certain feelings come up when I step inside his abstract paintings. In regards to his project “The Four Gospels” he has been working on as commissioned pieces … Continue reading →

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Emily P. Freeman

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Grace Freeman, a real life woman living a Christian life, has written a fabulous book, Grace for the Good Girl. The Christian “good girl” wasn’t my role growing up…I was more the artsy-trying-to-decide-who-I-was girl, but her writing speaks to me too. … Continue reading →

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Rules for creativity

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

Ann Voskamp, a blogger and writer of the book “One Thousand Gifts” had this on her blog….my pal Fran sent it to me. It’s taped to my mirror now. ****************************************************************************************** 1. Quit trying to fit. Why try to squeeze all … Continue reading →

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Donald Miller

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

My friend (and “Ignite” retreat partner) Elida has a buddy from her childhood who has hit it pretty big.  Donald had an incredible story to tell and not only was it a bestseller, it’s coming out in movie theaters soon. I can’t wait … Continue reading →

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