Lenten Writing Project Reboot 2020! Writers' Reflections in the Wilderness of Lent
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, February 29, 2016
#17 The Challenges of Being a Community of Christ
Is there a part of being in a community - be it church, a club, school, work, that is a challenge for you? How do you, as a Christian, resolve that? How might a church community differ from other communities?
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Saturday, February 27, 2016
#16 Offering Up Our Praise and Lament to You, O God
Today, write a Psalm of lament, praise, or both.
Friday, February 26, 2016
#15 Wearing the Clothes of Christ
“As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ."
~ Galatians 3:27
When you “Put on the clothes of Christ”, what does your “outfit” look like? You can write about this literally or figuratively, of course.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
#14 Into the Labyrinth
Write about an experience you have had with prayer labyriniths.
#13 Alternative Communion
Write about a time that you experienced communion without the traditional elements (or write about a scene where this happens). What did you use instead of bread and wine and how was it significant? Do you believe that there can be alternate ways of experiencing communion without the elements that are traditional to use?
Monday, February 22, 2016
#12 Voices for Justice
As Christian writers, do we have a responsibility to tackle contemporary issues about injustice in our work? Can our voices make a difference? Watch this 4:22 minute TED talk with Clint Smith, a poet, teacher, and doctorate candidate at Harvard. Then, write a piece here about injustice. Let his spoken word piece in the link below inspire your voice as well.
http://www.ted.com/talks/clint_smith_the_danger_of_silence#t-147642
For more information about Clint, check out his website at www.clintsmithiii.com
