To Utter the Unutterable

Devotional Musings

On days when I ask myself (again) why I write novels, I try to remember this:

“As Christians, we constantly struggle to utter the unutterable. We long to share concepts beyond our human ability to understand–the transcendence of God’s holiness, the potency of forgiveness, the depth of God’s love for us. Fiction helps us find ways to express those truths of magnitude because it is relatable, symbolic, and engages the emotion–unique qualities that make it a vital art form.”

    —Sharon Hinck in A Novel Idea: Best Advice on Writing Inspirational Fiction

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Ode to my Laptop

My laptop is in the shop, and I miss it. So I wrote a little free verse about it.
(With apologies to William Carols William’s “Red Wheelbarrow” )

so much depends
upon

a silver
laptop

sticky with
fingerprints

beside a blank
page

    —Sharon Hinck

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Winners!

Renovating Becky Miller, The Deliverer

Two winners!

Thanks to everyone who participated in my recent contest by sharing posts about my new book, The Deliverer. Since I appreciate your efforts so much, I decided to give away TWO prizes instead of one. Using a random number generator, one name was chosen from my blog post comments, and one from my Facebook contest. Congratulations Anjanette and Elizabeth! I’ll be contacting you to get your address and will mail you your copy of Renovating Becky Miller.

If you entered and didn’t win this time, take heart! Next week I’ll be starting a super deluxe giveaway on Goodreads, so be sure to look for that one.

Blessings!
Sharon Hinck

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When it’s Good to Lose Hope

Devotional Musings, Prayer

 

“And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you.” Psalm 39:7 (NLT)

Do you ever feel hopeless? Yesterday I was putting excited expectation in something that could effect positive and needed change in my life, but I soon saw the answers wouldn’t come–at least not from political committees, medical advances, or my own efforts. I felt a wave of hopelessness.

As I prayed, God reminded me of His love, and the many ways He has enacted that love in my life. I have had other times when I’ve lost hope in people, organizations, my abilities. They can all let us down. But God’s relentless love never stops. I can have faith in what His love is doing behind the scenes…in my life and in the world.

Sometimes it’s good to lose hope, when our hope is misplaced.

Lord, today we look to You. We lay before You every hurt, every need, every plea. Our hope is in You. Amen.

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How to Prepare for the Work of the Day

Devotional Musings

 

Dear Lord,

I stop. I hold still. I wait for your Word to me. I’m here in the vineyard, ready for another day. What would you like me to do today? 

Thank you for your love that is as constant as the air I breathe. Thank you for your amazing creativity at bringing glory from ashes . . . especially the ashes of my failures. 

Help me walk with a light tread today, listening for your change of course at any time. Whether you ask me to prune, to weed, or to harvest. Whether you call me to a crowded row of laborers or to a solitary corner of the vineyard. 

I am here to serve you with joy in my heart . . . and gratitude for the gift of another day of life. Amen.



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