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

Monday, April 6, 2015

Post Your Reflections on Our Blog Project!

Post any reflections you have here as we end our blog project for the year.  If you would like to keep in touch, please feel free to submit your email address in the comment form on the right-hand navigation bar.  We publish a book based on some of the writings in this project (with permission from each author of course) and we would love to include each and every one of you!

As the moderator of this project, I have to say that I was just moved and wow-ed by everyone's pieces this year.  I enjoyed posting prompts for you and reading what it inspired you to create.

So submit your email!  Some of you posted as anonymous, but if you submit your email, I can keep you in the loop on writing group meetings, our next book Spirit to Spirit (which you are all welcome to be included in), and anything else that comes up.  Join our community of writers, who encourage and support each other with a nurturing spirit.  We all need that encouragement to keep writing and listening to that still small voice that has whispered to each and every one of us, "write!"
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  1. AnonymousApril 6, 2015 at 11:48 AM


    Thanks to everyone who wrote and for the comments. It was inspiring to write and nice to have it appreciated by such great people. I also appreciated and learned from others that posted. I am looking forward to next year! Doug Millar

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  2. UnknownFebruary 11, 2016 at 9:20 AM

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  3. UnknownFebruary 11, 2016 at 9:21 AM

    OUT OF ASHES
    Out of the fires and deposits of ash, the cycle of existence in the mountain wilderness areas I am familiar with is maintained.
    Vibrant, purposeful plants and animals are eventually reduced to mulch and ashes that give birth and nurture new ecosystems.
    As I trek on, surviving on a planet born and sustained by a sphere of fire, breathing the air and consuming provisions from generations past, supported and loved by The Loving Spirit I call God, I am reminded that I too am part of the past, present and future mix, no better or worse than an other.
    In the heat of my journey, I remember that the seeds of hope and love I give could make a difference in the next growth and I pray that my poor attitudes, motives and deeds would shrivel and be fully removed into oblivion.
    “and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the breath returns to God who gave it.” Ecclesiastes 12:7

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