When Christ is born within you and dwells in your heart, you see with new eyes and hear with new ears. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” (Colossians […]
The Moonlit Path: Shadow as Guide: Ashes
The shadow glides along the moonlit path, leaving ashes in its wake. –Terry Chitwood Ashes blow down the path, tiny whirlwinds scattering the past, whispering, “Ashes to ashes, dust to dust” (Anglican Book of Common Prayer). The past is dead and the future is shrouded in mist. Only the moment exists—the here and now—where change […]
Taoist Pearls, Wisdom for Writers: Moon Tear
white pearl a tear from the moon –Terry Chitwood String of pearls/ string of tears/necklace of words/ necklace of fears. Writing about suffering, sorrow, and sacrifice terrifies writers, evoking agonizing feelings, painful memories, and unpleasant thoughts. For readers, the above topics captivate them, making them cry, thrilling them with dramatic tension, and surprising them with […]
The Christian Writer: Living Water
Drink the living water. Fill yourself with God. –Terry Chitwood For those of you who are drained of energy, drink the living water. For those of you who have doubts about your faith, experience the presence of God, allowing His peace to quell your fears. For those of you who are in need of healing, […]
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