More than Writers

  As I type this blog post, it’s getting dark outside, which shouldn’t surprise me, as it seems at this time of year that it’s rare that it’s not dark outside!  Looking at the world around me, and the circumstances of those close to me, it feels like more than just a physical darkness. So many are suffering and struggling, longing for light.  During Advent, it is common to reflect on the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love, and it strikes me that these things are exactly what those around us need. It prompted me to think about how we can use our writing to point people to hope, joy, peace, and love in Jesus this Advent.  Hope   “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” (John 1:5 NLT)  When you’re walking in darkness, even a tiny bit of light can bring hope. Whether it’s sharing a story of hope, writing a post that points to hope in Jesus, or simply sending an encouraging note or text to someone going through a ...

  First day of December but it’s the second day of Advent^; a time of waiting and preparation for Christmas, the coming of Jesus as a baby. Last year for December I wrote about how  Advent can be both a pressure and pain , especially if you feel unprepared for the practical and emotional impacts of this time of year. For me, this Advent feels more positive after a year of working through various personal issues. In some ways it feels that 2025 was a year of waiting. While we know when our Christmastide Advent waiting will come to fruition, I had moments in the last year when it felt like my year of waiting to write would never end. I had hopes that my birthday pilgrimage would be the gate to the end place. Despite a flurry of inspiration, I was still unable to use that to restart my writing journey. In fact, I was writing throughout 2025. In addition to my More Than Writers (MTW) posts, I managed three posts on my Faith Bites blog (hurrah!) this year. Though one was a ...