Tag: writing project

• Seven To-Dos to Prepare for a Special Guest

  In one of my devotional readings this morning, the writer asked, “What would you do if you knew Jesus would be dropping in for a visit in five minutes?” There’s not a lot anyone can do in five minutes, so I decided to think about the question a little differently. “What would I do if…

  Marian

  June 5, 2018

  Celebrations, Life’s Challenges, Reflections

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• The Little Books Are Here!

  When I was a freshman in high school I went to a national convention in Washington D.C. sponsored by Youth For Christ (YFC). If I remember correctly, there were 10,000 high school kids from all over the country at this convention. The main speaker was Billy Graham. I had heard him speak before in Chicago,…

  Marian

  April 5, 2018

  Book Recommendations, Music, Reflections

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• This Is the Day

  Last week I posted a blog entry called “Progress.” It was an update on the progress I’m making on my latest writing project, a devotional series based on my favorite hymns. The first part of the series will be a booklet of reflections based on 31 of my favorite Psalm-based hymns. My first draft of…

  Marian

  May 9, 2017

  Music, Reflections

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• Progress

  Last week I was at our Christmas Mountain timeshare in Wisconsin Dells again for a 4-day, solitary getaway. I packed heavier than usual this time. It took me 9 trips to bring everything from the car into the condo. I had one small suitcase with a few clothes, 3 briefcases full of books and notebooks,…

  Marian

  May 2, 2017

  Music, Reflections

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• Consistency vs. Change

  Five years, four months, and one week. That’s how long I’ve been writing weekly blog posts for the Whispering Winds Blog. As of today, that’s 279 posts. I’ve been fortunate enough to have had something to write about every single week without exception. Sometimes the ideas have come from Mim, or Pastor Jeff, or something…

  Marian

  August 9, 2016

  Jail Ministry, Life’s Challenges, Music, Reflections

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