I don't want to get into why I have not written for so long. All I want to do is write. The only New Year's resolution I made this year is to write more. I have been using twitter for some eight months or so, and just recently started a #kidlit review tumblr, but I guess I'm ready to delve into deeper issues.
I want to start then by reintroducing three Scriptures that have been at the core of me--of who I am--for the last fifteen to twenty years.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. - Romans 8:28
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:4-7
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” - Matthew 9:35-38That's it for now (it's actually really late and I'm tired). I'll expand on what these Scriptures have meant to me, and what they mean to me now/today.
