edge of the porch: Take Joy

Books

likewise, anything by Anne Lamott
anything by Eugene Peterson!
Leaving the Neighborhood by Scott F. Gandert
The Keeper of the Bees by Gene Stratton Porter
Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindgergh
The Art Spirit by Robert Henri
Story by Steven James
The Trouble with Poetry by Billy Collins
The Rest Of God by Mark Buchanan
The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne
Searching For God Knows What by Donald Miller
Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller
The Eyes of the Heart by Frederick Buechner
Red Moon Rising by Pete Greig & Dave Roberts
To Love Is Christ by David Teems
Blood Brothers by Elias Chacour
Fearless Faith by John Fischer

Brewing Ideas--want to join in?

An art network that would create a way for numerous artists to work collaboratively on ventures to share truth in creative ways in our community or yours.
24/7 prayer room: We want to see a place in Mansfield that is open for prayer around the clock, every day, all year long. It would have space for artwork and for responsive writings.
Easter Vigil: A yearly event that runs 24/7 for the entire week between Palm Sunday and dawn on Easter. Five or six rooms are set up in the church with artwork, readings, arranged items, and music playing on a loop. We began small in 2002 and now have over 400 visitors coming each year to go through the rooms (at their own pace) for contemplation and to pray. (Seminars available if you'd like some help in getting one started in your community.)