Words of Faith

Words of Faith

Spirit to Spirit Writing Project

The word Lent comes from an old English word meaning lengthening of days. In Christianity, it refers to the time before Easter, traditionally observed through repentance and learning. It's a season to be intentional about changing and growing. Some people give up items to create space and time for new life and habits to grow. Instead of giving something up, I invite you to try to commit to answering these writing prompts each of the 40 days of Lent. The discipline it takes to set aside time each day to reflect and write about God and your relationship with spirituality is a journey that you will emerge from with a renewed spirit. Every writer has their own special voice to add to this project, whether poetry, prose, essay, thoughts, lists, or through comments, prayer, and encouragement.

How do I participate?
Each day, a writing prompt will be posted. A prompt is a question or statement that is meant to inspire your thoughts in whatever genre you feel moved to write. Post your reflections as a comment under each day's prompt (for further instructions, see 'How To Post' on the right side of the page). It is up to you if you write, read, or pray along with us each of the 40 days of Lent or just drop in from time to time when the spirit moves you to participate. Writing regularly is a discipline that many writers struggle with and this is a way to involve that discipline as a Lenten practice. Through writing and leaving encouraging words for others in this project, we become a supportive spiritual writing community

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Here's your chance: Finish those Writing Prompts!

For those of you still tuning in, I wanted to say that though the Lenten writing project has come to a close, you can STILL post your writing on this blog for any and all of the writing prompts!  They are still open and can still be commented on.  Just...I won't be putting any new ones on for just a tiny break : )

If you haven't already, you can become a 'follower' of this blog (right hand column) and be updated via email every time I post a prompt or writing information (contests, calls for submissions, article links, etc.)  So for those of you who "didn't have time" during Lent (ahem...me), now is your chance to go back and write and post your writing!  Better yet, post it and then send your submissions to ruthellenm@hotmail.com and I will make sure to pass it on to Pastor Larry, who is compiling submissions for our 3rd volume of Spirit to Spirit.  Then you'll be published too!  Done & done.  And so easy.  According to Hemmingway, all you have to do is sit down at the typewriter...and bleed  ; )  Happy writing to everyone and may the spirit-filled muse kindle the passion that is already inside you!
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Monday, April 1, 2013

Call for Submissions!

Congratulations to everyone who participated in this blog project by writing, reading and prayer!  This truly was an amazing experience for me and I hope it was for you too.  The Lenten writing project is coming to a close, but we will post prompts and writing news to this blog, so check back to see what opportunities and information we have for you.

Call for Submissions!
All who wrote in this blog or who are interested in writing, Spirit 2 Spirit has a book!  The third volume - a compilation of writers of many genres - will be published this fall and we need YOU (yes, you!) to submit your writing to be in the book.  Poetry, prose, nonfiction, etc. all genres are welcome.  Length is subjective (if it's more than 2 pages, let's talk).  This book is published by the writing group at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland, WA, but we would like to open it up to all writers interested in participating.  If you would like to submit your work, join our writing group or get more information, please email Ruth at ruthellenm@hotmail.com
Past volumes are available on Amazon.com and are:
Spirit to Spirit
Spirit to Spirit II

Happy Writing!  Blessings to all of you and the spirit who inspires you : )
 - Ruth Hanley
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