Have you ever sat in silence and come away refreshed? Learning to savor silence is a discipline. One has to develop a taste for it. For most, it doesn't come easy. Try this experiment - set a timer for 3 minutes, sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes and sit...
A friend wrote me about my book recently. "Your words, like your doodles, are intricate and full of twists and turns, looking this way and that, inside and out, up and down, through and through..." she said. That reminded me of a cold, grey day in Germany. I was...
The Hebrew word selah appears 70+ times in the Hebrew Bible. Three times in the book of Habakkuk, the rest of the time in the Psalms. The meaning of this word is uncertain - it may be a musical or liturgical term. Some believe that selah is a conjunction that links...
Lectio Divina (Latin for “divine reading”) is a simple but powerful method of praying with Scripture that engages with four disciplines - reading, meditation, prayer and contemplation. The practice of Lectio Divina was first established in the 6th century by Saint...
Scripture clearly asserts the value of silence in our lives. “Be still and know that I am God.” But do we know what it means to really be perfectly still? Do we slow down enough? How motivated are we to set aside time for silence and solitude? The reality of Psalm...
I'm learning to be water. Stillness... When I was younger, that word sounded terribly boring to me—stagnant, lackluster, lacking imagination or initiative. I couldn't have been further from the truth! In the midst of a busy season, when stress levels were high, I read...
The Prayer of St Patrick has often inspired me - specially on those days when even the simple act of getting out of bed seems formidable. I know I never arise or stand alone. The words 'in Christ alone I stand' come alive for me when I chose to embrace God's full...
l to r (top): doodles from Jaycie Van Housen, Jack Woloshun, Charne Gooch (bottom): Steve Ivy, Angelene Samuel, Daisy Chain One of the fun things that has happened since the launch of the book is that I've connected with other fellow-doodlers! I enjoy receiving...
Why doodling? I wouldn't have known if I hadn't tried... Years ago, in an attempt to stay put in one place, focused on one task, I sat down with a clipboard, a piece of paper, and an ink pen. I picked a phrase to meditate on. 'The joy of the Lord is my strength.' Joy...
The book was originally meant for family and friends. I'm in awe of places it's going, audiences it's reaching... This week, I had the privilege of speaking to a group of artists. The event, called ARTalk, is a monthly gathering of creative people that is hosted by...
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