One of the many things I love about poetry is the way it gives voice to things that may be difficult to say any other way. That's why I read poetry, and why I write it, although my poetry is generally not for publication and more stream-of-consciousness than anything else. This poem is a case … Continue reading Pretty Colours at the Grocery Store: a poem on race
Last year, I joined the Redbud Writers Guild, which envisions "a vibrant and diverse movement of Christian women who create in community and who influence culture and faith." So far I've only met one Redbud in person, so for me the community is mainly a virtual one, but I'm gradually getting to know some of the … Continue reading Stories of Deeply Rooted and Transformed Lives
I love the cover of my most recently published book, Christ Is for Us: A Lenten Study Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. The dusty blue background seems appropriately subdued for Lent without being overly solemn. And the word, “Christ,” stands as a visual focal point just as Christ is at the heart of this … Continue reading Christ at the Heart
While I'm celebrating the completion of Christ is For Us, I decided to give myself a vacation from blogging and introduce you to Dale Fredrickson, who is a pastor and poet from Denver, Colorado. He says, "I'd like to inspire the entire world but find that inspiring myself and my family and friends is work enough." … Continue reading God of the Doubters, Broken, and Happy
"Oh I had forgotten that you were on Pinterest," says a reader, "You should remind us again." If you're a Pinterest fan, you may not need this reminder, but since I just learned a cool trick to embed my Pinterest boards here, I thought I'd try it below. If you're not familiar with Pinterest, well … Continue reading My Ten Best Pinterest Boards: Creativity, Hybrid Publishing, Easy Food Gifts, and More!
As part of the last Fraser Valley Christian Writers event, Mel Sawatzky came to the mike to read his Psalm 23 in El. At first I thought he might have invented a new language---like the Klingon language of Star Trek or the Elven language of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth. But what Mel had done instead was … Continue reading How to Meditate on Psalm 23 and Have Fun At the Same Time
Members of the Fort Assiniboine volunteer fire department planned to sit together at the celebration of life for Fred Bradley, who had faithfully served together with them for many years. But as Topland Community Hall filled to capacity, they gave up their seats and stood together at the back in honour of one of their own, … Continue reading For All of Its Sting in This Life, Death has Lost Its Power
I've written before about Free Books from Logos Bible Software, and how you can get started with a free account. Now there's also a monthly subscription option with your first month free. For the last while I've been dipping into the Logos Bible Software eight-volume series Art for Faith's Sake. Like other Logos resources, this is … Continue reading Enriching Art and Faith with Logos Bible Software
April Yamasaki 