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Dwelling places:    You will be led.
Reflection Melanie Nixon Reflection Melanie Nixon

Dwelling places: You will be led.

“I hear, “You will be led,” but nothing further.”

quote by writer Julia Cameron from her book Write for Life

About a month ago, I started going to a local book store in town where they welcome you to sit and stay. It has been here the inspirations have been to write, and sometimes spend time collaging–endeavoring to try new things. On this particular day, the echoes of this week’s quote “You will be led, but nothing further” sparked a…

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Simply Deep: awe
Reflection Melanie Nixon Reflection Melanie Nixon

Simply Deep: awe

In 52 Ways to Walk, Annabel Streets gives a most encouraging exploration into sublime walking and awe; a neuroscience reality. Her writing on this topic is fascinating. Awe is offered; it is proven by…

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Two children’s books. Psalms. And surprised by author.
Resonating Resources Melanie Nixon Resonating Resources Melanie Nixon

Two children’s books. Psalms. And surprised by author.

A beautiful thing happened this month!

Hello friends! It’s been awhile since I have posted on Arise Blog because this month’s time has called me to more listening. It’s definitely been a reflective entry into a new year. It hit me a few morning’s ago that a new posting for the year’s start would be to share some of the readings I have been listening with instead of coming up with another devotional or resting portion.

May these resources bring inspiration to your 2024 beginning or in the months to come!

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Simply Deep: hesed
Reflection Melanie Nixon Reflection Melanie Nixon

Simply Deep: hesed

Simply deep: hesed

Hesed—Hebrew meaning “loving-kindness, unselfish love, loyal love…”

This word has been staying with me, in seeing, in hearing, and its meaning; appearing over the course of time on a wall within my local church, in readings throughout Scripture, in current resonating resources, and in the subtly of…

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