Since I’m going to a Women of Faith conference (full story) this weekend, you’d think I’d be in a great mood. I mean, what a great opportunity to commune with the people of God, right? Absolutely! And I feel the need for it now more than ever. Looking for a church in the area isContinue reading “Friday Faves: Dealing with Bummed-Outness Edition”
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Friday Faves: The Josh-Wilson-Is-Coming-To-Town Edition
We will never forget you or your sacrifices to this nation. We sincerely thank you and remember you on our prayers. *** It’s another Friday and we’re all still here, so I guess the Rapture didn’t happen. I know that Scripture says no man, not even Jesus Himself, knows the hour or day, but partContinue reading “Friday Faves: The Josh-Wilson-Is-Coming-To-Town Edition”
Letters to My Self, Part 1
Sometimes I write myself letters because I know what is true and yet my heart won’t accept it. Letters have a way of reminding me what is true, even if they are for me by me. I’ve been writing letters to myself or to God or to others for years (many of which I neverContinue reading “Letters to My Self, Part 1”
Amy’s Favorite Things (Take that, Oprah!)
By Amy Sondova Every year, Oprah Winfrey features a few of her favorite things on her daytime talk show (“Oprah’s Favorite Things“) and then adorns the audience with each and every one of her favorite things. Well, I’m not Oprah, and therefore, cannot give all Backseat Writer’s readers samples of everything that I adore. ButContinue reading “Amy’s Favorite Things (Take that, Oprah!)”
Take 5 with Charlie Hall
By Alyssa Bjornstad Charlie Hall is a man on a journey. His latest record, The Bright Sadness, (sixstepsrecords) is a testimony of not only where he has been but where he is going. We appreciate Charlie’s willingness to graciously take time out of his busy touring schedule for this “Take 5.” The title of yourContinue reading “Take 5 with Charlie Hall”
Absolute Randomness
I put “randomness” as a search term on Google images and this is one of the pics that came up. It’s sort of funny and sort of mean. I’d rather throw M&M’s or blow bubbles at people myself. One of the main drawbacks with writing from home is that I’m so easily distracted. I mean,Continue reading “Absolute Randomness”
Just a quote…
I was reading a chapter from the Inner Voice of Love by Henri Nouwen this evening and came across this quote, which brought tears to my eyes. I’m not going to offer a heavy discourse on the book, the chapter, or the words. I’m just going to let you read them for yourself and respond. Continue reading “Just a quote…”
She is Beloved 