I've always enjoyed writing. And in the recent few weeks, I've given serious thought to writing Christian books, full-time or otherwise.

It's not that I don't enjoy my current job (note: I have NO intention of quitting!), or I don't enjoy ministry to people, not about that at all. But I've been reading so much these few days that I can't help but appreciate the power of the book in bringing out a message, Christian or otherwise.

No wonder Jesus used parables to explain what the Kingdom was all about. Stories somehow bring to life principles that seem technical and irrelevant when they stand alone.

I would love to write a book - about the reality of Jesus in the everyday life of an ordinary girl. She looks a-ok and all put together on the outside, to the world, but inside battles occur in such multitude that the mind cannot capture it all at once, or even begin to comprehend. Yes, to articulate the swirling pool of conflicting thoughts and emotions in the girl's life... Question is, will I be bold and committed enough to carry a book like that to fruition?

Lord, if You're willing, use these hands I pray. Focus my mind, channel my thoughts, calm my heart, and breathe your breath of life through me, for I need You.

I cannot stand alone.