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This is a space for inky explorations of faith, relationships, life practices, nature, and more. Welcome!

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Jan 17

Jan 17 One Down

Esther

cancer

the first infusion

Jan 3

Jan 3 Self-Portrait

Esther

art, cancer

a series in ink

Nov 25

Nov 25 Navigating the System

Esther

meditation, cancer, life practice

handling the logistics of healthcare

Nov 20

Nov 20 Savor

Esther

meditation, cancer

a Thanksgiving entry

Nov 7

Nov 7 Waiting Well

Esther

meditation, cancer

an update on events as the wait continues

Aug 27

Aug 27 Dust

Esther

life practice, meditation

how the second half of my life feels different than the first

Mar 3

Mar 3 Slowly, Slowly

Esther

meditation

lessons from the trees

Sep 12

Sep 12 The Monday Blues

Esther

life practice

what to do about the ugh-y feelings I get after preaching

Sep 5

Sep 5 Receiving the Day

Esther

life practice, meditation

seeing each day not as something we begin but something we receive

Aug 22

Aug 22 What I Learned From Being Sick

Esther

life practice, meditation

reflections from a period of recent illness

Jun 3

Jun 3 Celebration

Esther

life practice

understanding celebration as a spiritual practice

May 25

May 25 On Spiritual Formation

Esther

parenting, life practice

a theology of spiritual formation written as a letter to my children