One of our fellow travelers, the one who inevitably tries to hitch a ride on our back, is Fear. I capitalize Fear because, in my life, Fear takes on the shape and influence of a real being, a created thing with a proper name. I’ve never taken a journey in which Fear hasn’t threatened to knock me ... Read More about Day 6: Courage for the Journey

Today's guest post comes from my friend, "A". I don't know what to say to you about her other than she has a gift with words. She also has pretty hair and a novel that deserves to be published. "A" continues to walk beside me on this writing journey, holding my words in gentle hands, and offering ... Read More about Day 5: A Friend on the Journey- Guest Post

I hear a lot of talk about community, and to be honest, most of it goes over my head. I don't do community very well. As I mentioned yesterday in my post at Michelle's, we don't belong to a church. Language barriers separate me from most of the people I come into contact with on a daily basis. And, ... Read More about Day 4: Travelers for the Journey

  Today, I am writing a bit about our family faith journey at my friend Michelle's blog Graceful. I didn't intend to write about the Church during our 31 days together, but I think it's a good example of learning how to navigate the unforseen bends in the path. Church is an integral part of our ... Read More about Day 3: Church for the Journey

In my early adult years, life appeared as less of a journey and more a series of loosely related events. I studied nursing in college (still trying to figure that path out), worked six jobs in five years, got married, birthed a baby, all while serving faithfully in church. I lived in a constant ... Read More about Day 2: Questions for the Journey

Not all those who wander are lost~JRR Tolkien For the month of October, I will join the Nester and a group of 700+ inspiring women to write for 31 days on a topic of our choosing. I decided to join the 31 day challenge because I need a reason to sit down, get the heck off Pinterest, and nail some ... Read More about Day 1: Encouragement for the Journey