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 …
Continue Reading about Poetry, Prayer, and Learning to Pay Attention
Happy Wednesday! 1. Creativity — I love that God made us creative. He didn't have to make us with this ability! I love that we're able to make new things, think of new ideas, and innovate in countless amazing ways. 2. Rhythms of prayer — Since my work life is pretty consistent at the moment, I've been trying to adopt a regular rhythm of prayer. In many of my classes in undergrad and …
Father, I know that you love me. As I plead for mercy in my frustration, I know that you love me. As I feel helpless, I know that you love me. As I pray and feel like you aren't listening, I know that you love me. As I face humiliating moments, I know that you love me. As I feel bound and enslaved to fear, I know that you love me. As I become hyper-focused on myself, I know that you love …
