1. This interview with Tish Harrison Warren and Abram Van Engen— Okay, sadly this article is not free. But I love NYT and I love this interview about poetry. Van Engen says, "Poetry and poems begin with an understanding that knowledge is gained through a kind of experience of the world." 2. Barbie, obviously — The movie, the album, the wardrobe, the marketing. I'm so glad I get to live during …
What I Love Wednesday
I've really had to narrow down this week's list since I haven't gotten around to posting in a bit! 1. Mary Oliver's Devotions — Inspired by my friend Lanie and her love for poetry, I got this book by Mary Oliver. I wasn't always sure that I could read poetry, because in the past I've found it difficult to understand. But I'm learning to sit with it longer! Her poetry is beautiful and makes me …
Poetry, Prayer, and Learning to Pay Attention
This post is written by Lanie Walkup. Lanie is a New Testament PhD student at Baylor, focusing on families, narrative, and the gospels. She's also the wife of Logan, my former seminary classmate, and my very good friend. After seeing her love for poetry up close, I'm delighted to share this piece she's written. I have a big window in the front of my apartment, and because I live in a garden …
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