by Andi | Mar 2, 2015 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
I know from bitter experience that when I allow busy little doings to fill the precious time of early morning, when contemplation might flourish, I open the doors to the demon of acedia. Noon becomes a blur – no time, no time – the wolfing down of a... by Andi | Feb 28, 2015 | Book Recommendations, God's Whisper, Written and Wrought
I had the honor of sharing a meal with Peggy Rozga a few years ago after our mutual friend Chloe Miller introduced us, and I liked Peggy immediately. She has a heart for justice and a gift for words, and above all, her spirit is kind and generous. Enjoy getting to... by Andi | Feb 27, 2015 | Written and Wrought
When the going gets tough may I have faith that things are unfolding as they are meant to. May I remember that my life is what it is, not what I ask for. May I find the strength to bear it, the grace to accept it, the faith to embrace it. – Katrina Kenison I... by Andi | Feb 26, 2015 | Andi's Book, God's Whisper, Written and Wrought
This morning, a woman gave me the most exciting bit of news I’ve had this week – she is descended from Isham Gault, one of the people I wrote about in The Slaves Have Names. Just the confirmation that Isham had descendants . . . oh, the joy. When I got... by Andi | Feb 25, 2015 | Andi's Book, God's Whisper, Written and Wrought
I’ve written a lot about priorities and writing because, well, I need to help myself get mine straight over and over again. I love a lot of things in the world of ours, and I find myself drawn to them. The phrase “like a moth to a flame” keeps...