Incandescence

Using visuals to plot out my story scene by scene I've been using my free time to job search and work on my story. I had planned on just re-typing my first draft that I wrote a few years ago. However, when I re-read it, I decided to scrap just about everything and start over again. I spent almost two days planning out all of the key scenes for my story. I am hoping that this time I have it right. I used the prologue from the original, making a few tweaks, and I am currently writing the first chapter. I have been (slowly) reading through John Piper's book When I Don't Desire God: How to Fight for Joy, and lately I've been reading through the chapters focused on prayer. It's been changing a lot of my views on prayer (in a good way!) I read through 1 Thessalonians recently and verse 5:16-18 really stayed with me: "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." I love that I h...

Anini Beach  Hello friends! It's been awhile since I sat down and contemplated life. I haven't felt like there was anything specific to talk about lately, which is one reason I've been silent. That doesn't mean things are not happening in my life. I recently went on a trip to Kauai, Hawaii. I had a fabulous time enjoying all the different scenery, the beaches, and a fun kayak/hiking trip to Secret Falls. It was the perfect way to transition into a new chapter in my life. As some of you know, I just moved from Anchorage to Palmer. It's still sinking in--Anchorage was my home for over six years, and it feels strange to start over. I did not make any New Years resolutions, I usually do not. But in the first few months of a new year, I like to think about what I could be doing differently, what permanent changes I might like to make in my life. I'm pretty set in my ways but I'm trying to be more open to change and to the unexpected in my life. I'...