by Emily Wierenga | Nov 12, 2013 | 31 days, blog, blogging, civil wars, commission, of monsters and men, purpose, quitting, sabbath, spiritual battle, words, writing
Let’s pretend we’ve having coffee together in a funky little shop called The Mudhouse.Of Monsters and Men is on the stereo and you’re looking at me and saying I look tired, and I agree. I’m weary. And my spirit is grieving something... by Emily Wierenga | Nov 9, 2013 | art, blog, editing, eucharisteo, faith, family, grace, hope, links, love, pastor's wife, poetry, publishing, women, writing
Yellow Sunflowers Against Abstract Background, print on CANVAS. All of my prints are now 50% off for a limited time only on my Etsy site–originally $60, down to $30, with $15.50 shipping in Canada, $21.75 shipping to the States. Order HERE. Today I’m... by Emily Wierenga | Oct 28, 2013 | Allume, blogging, christian, competition, conference, faith, followers, God, prayer, publishing, writing
There are candles on the tables and the room is dimly lit, pillows along the wall and chairs with women, bent over their journals or over their hands, some sobbing and others just writing.It’s Allume, and I’ve signed up for the prayer team and for weeks God’s... by Emily Wierenga | Oct 2, 2013 | blog-eat-blog, blogging, christianity, contentment, dog-eat-dog, faith, Jen Hatmaker, Jesus, popularity, purpose, reality TV, success, truth, writing
I pull my boys close and smell their skin. The leaves are turning outside and plum leather is cooking in the oven. I’ve got piles of spaghetti squash and zucchini on the counter, tomato soup simmering on the stove and Trent, stoking the fire. I’ve... by Emily Wierenga | May 20, 2013 | blog, blogging, brain cancer, death, korea, mum, technology, vacation, virtual community, words, writing
I am sitting across from my blogger friend and her husband, in Tennessee. The walls are cumin yellow and there is a basket of limes and lemons in the center of the dining room table.It’s lush here. It’s been raining and the leaves are the kind of green... by Emily Wierenga | Jan 16, 2013 | community, encourage, encouragement, imperfect prose on thursdays, meme, poetry, saints, writing
welcome to imperfect prose on thursdays. this week’s prompt is ENCOURAGE. today’s post is by imperfect team member Elizabeth W. Marshall. When You Speak It sounds like a thundering herd.Running bold and hard, hooves quick, determined. Heavy purpose in each...