Dear Friends~
There is so much to share with you! On one of the hottest days this summer, the Light of Carolina Christian Writers gathered in the evening August 12, 2010, at my church's fellowship hall. Many thanks to all of you who sent kind wishes and prayers as we launched our group.
It was wonderful to meet these writers. Most were fairly new to Christian writing and eager to improve their craft. God's gentle presence settled around us as we shared, learned, and listened. There were poets, writers of devotions, fiction, non-fiction, and fantasy writers. One member showed us the precious tribute she'd written and framed for her 50th wedding anniversary; others read their devotions published in books.
We soared on wings of excitement, and several writers fought back tears as they read their work. I believe it's fair to say that we felt fortunate to finally find this special circle of writers, a safe place to belong and share our creative work. Who knows what will be penned as God moves through this group known as the Light of Carolina Christian Writers? Who knows what devotions will appear someday to comfort and lift someone's heart; stories to bridge one's journey of faith and glorify God; and poems that affirm our humanity and inspire the divine? No one. But God does.
Later as I stepped into the night, I felt a renewed sense of awe at God's wisdom to bring us together, and grateful for the opportunity to support and guide this flock of writers. I can't wait until next month to hear what they're writing. I knew God's call to found and lead this group required an obedient yes, but I didn't know I'd feel as passionate about serving as I do, as privileged in the process. Humbling. God's unexpected blessings... All gifts.
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