Words that no one will read,Lifelessly waiting for their reader to appear.The author’s intention is now long past,Such words await the consumer’s grasp.Tucked away in forgotten pages,Meaningful words that others fail to see.No one to enact what was written,Powerful voices remain silent forevermore. Words that inspire and bring hope,Begging to be released from their chains.Lost stories … Continue reading Words for The Void
Beliefs
Beliefs that protected me in my childhood.The ones that sheltered me from the harsh and painful world. Beliefs that sustained me through my adolescence.The ones that gave me purpose when it was hard to find.Beliefs that disappointed me in my adulthood.The ones that failed me when challenged and questioned. Beliefs that renewed me in my … Continue reading Beliefs
Words
From out of our mouths is a creation that names the world. Born upon our life’s breath, words emerge from our lips with the same energy first manifested when the world was new. We speak, we make. So it is with these words of ours. Words, born in love or hate, joy or pain. Words, … Continue reading Words
Podcast: Mary Lane Potter (Episode 8 Part 2)
In this episode, I conclude my conversation with Mary Lane Potter. Mary is a novelist, writer, and teacher. She’s published numerous works including novels, short stories, and creative nonfiction essays. Her first novel, A Woman of Salt, was selected as a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection in 2001. Before writing fiction, Mary … Continue reading Podcast: Mary Lane Potter (Episode 8 Part 2)
Podcast: Mary Lane Potter (Episode 8 Part 1)
In this episode, I talk with Mary Lane Potter. Mary is a novelist, writer, and teacher. She’s published numerous works including novels, short stories, and creative nonfiction essays. Her first novel, A Woman of Salt, was selected as a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection in 2001. Before writing fiction, Mary received a … Continue reading Podcast: Mary Lane Potter (Episode 8 Part 1)
Liminal Theology 