tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post7309964876221088097..comments2024-01-01T18:42:01.363-08:00Comments on International Christian Fiction Writers: Finding Purpose…Far Away from HomeLisa Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-16400276710845141272013-11-22T15:10:43.470-08:002013-11-22T15:10:43.470-08:00Thank you, Jenn! I certainly didn't feel brave...Thank you, Jenn! I certainly didn't feel brave at the time. I made many return visits to that high school and in the end the students did participate. They each wrote a personal essay, and then received feedback and rewrote it twice. It was a small taste of what the writing process is like as a professional. Oh, the rewrites!<br /><br />If working with students is something you'd like to try, don't wait for the courage (it may not show up), just go for it. I honestly think the small voice inside you saying, "I'd like to do that," is enough. Let God handle the rest! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658059471365091357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-31403629332080350532013-11-21T05:45:42.981-08:002013-11-21T05:45:42.981-08:00You are incredible! I want to know how the high sc...You are incredible! I want to know how the high school visit ended! You are very brave. I've always wanted to do that, but have yet to find the courage. Kudos!Jenn Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01752509794133565740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-14175835369623349212013-11-20T05:55:08.200-08:002013-11-20T05:55:08.200-08:00Thanks, Elaine. Isn't that what we're all ...Thanks, Elaine. Isn't that what we're all trying to do...hang onto the stories we want to tell and stay true to our voices!<br /><br />Yes, Sweden is significantly colder than upstate NY. It's hard to believe!! :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658059471365091357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-43654322430796741312013-11-19T16:14:53.622-08:002013-11-19T16:14:53.622-08:00Sara, though I'm a day behind, I enjoyed learn...Sara, though I'm a day behind, I enjoyed learning more about what makes you such a beautiful person. I'm glad you haven't given up your writing or your warmth in. sharing with others the joy that comes from writing.<br /><br />And brrrrr…Sweden in winter looks far more cold than upstate NY!Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-37668193556700884852013-11-19T13:00:54.611-08:002013-11-19T13:00:54.611-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.DJ.J. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02867002260540109132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-47771369124055488092013-11-19T05:40:06.612-08:002013-11-19T05:40:06.612-08:00Oh, the feeling of seeing a child throw off the fe...Oh, the feeling of seeing a child throw off the fears and insecurities s/he has taken on and write from her/his heart! There lies all the hope in the world... Thanks, Sandra!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658059471365091357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-59381567226695843002013-11-19T05:37:50.911-08:002013-11-19T05:37:50.911-08:00Thanks, Narelle! Isn't it funny how writing fo...Thanks, Narelle! Isn't it funny how writing follows us wherever we go...and connects us to friends in faraway countries. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658059471365091357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-33569801832098900862013-11-18T17:31:16.964-08:002013-11-18T17:31:16.964-08:00I especially loved your description of the highsch...I especially loved your description of the highschool class, Sara. Just last night a woman in our writing group who teaches a similar class shared how one student who was only in the class because the choices that fit in his schedule were that or cosmetology (yeah, I know, I didn't even know they taught that in high school!) Anyway, after a few weeks he really got into the class. In fact, he confided to my friend that his mom asked him if something was wrong, because he was actually doing homework! It is so fabulous to see how young people blossom when they let their creativity flow.Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-50970191385024563772013-11-18T14:51:54.567-08:002013-11-18T14:51:54.567-08:00Hi Sara, its great to have you visiting our blog. ...Hi Sara, its great to have you visiting our blog. I loved reading about your writing journey - very inspiring! It's wonderful how you've built a unique ministry to encourage young writers - thanks for sharing :)Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-74662121675905918042013-11-18T12:18:29.543-08:002013-11-18T12:18:29.543-08:00Thank you for taking the time to read it, Shirley!...Thank you for taking the time to read it, Shirley!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658059471365091357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-36629012352421606272013-11-18T10:46:05.813-08:002013-11-18T10:46:05.813-08:00Fascinating post Sara! Thanks for sharing.Fascinating post Sara! Thanks for sharing.Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-60257475624240669712013-11-18T08:41:07.063-08:002013-11-18T08:41:07.063-08:00Gosh, thanks so much for your faith in my writing,...Gosh, thanks so much for your faith in my writing, Lisa! (Despite the number above, I know it's you, Lisa Belcastro!) I'm working on packing that message into my manuscript everyday!! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658059471365091357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-24044250670866462992013-11-18T07:06:24.355-08:002013-11-18T07:06:24.355-08:00Wow, Sara! You are a brave and remarkable woman o...Wow, Sara! You are a brave and remarkable woman of God. Thanks so much for sharing your story, but more for giving your time and love to help others. I hope you find time to write that book after the baby is born. I'm certain it will pack a powerful message for all of us. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-36536519067328078722013-11-18T06:41:24.111-08:002013-11-18T06:41:24.111-08:00Thanks so much for joining us here today, Sara! I ...Thanks so much for joining us here today, Sara! I loved getting to know you a little better.Valerie Comerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674882711125123089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-48519233438210516122013-11-18T06:10:04.302-08:002013-11-18T06:10:04.302-08:00Thank you for inviting me onto your Blog! It's...Thank you for inviting me onto your Blog! It's fun to be here! I love talking about my writing journey because it reminds me where I've been and how much I've learned.<br /><br />This is also a wonderful opportunity for me to share my passion for giving underprivileged students the platform for writing and self-expression. That's my charity Lift the Lid, Inc. (www.lift-the-lid.org)<br /><br />I hope you all enjoy Finding Purpose...Far Away From Home! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658059471365091357noreply@blogger.com