When you can't find the words...

What do you do, when you can't find the words? I've been asking myself that question a lot. It's a slightly less frustrating than the question I was asking myself before. How do I change while staying the same. It's probably not surprising to you that I'm still grappling with both questions.

Of course even if I don't have a definitive answer, I want to continue to create content. So I'm allowing myself to be a writing chameleon. Writing about whatever it is I feel like addressing that day.

Today let's talk about faith. It's not a topic that some people are comfortable discussing. A great deal of my writing would likely lead you to make a few assumptions about me. I'm guessing that the fact I have a strong faith would be at the bottom of that list, if it even made the list at all. I talk to my children every day about finding the magic in all things, but I also teach them about God. We read Bible stories and talk openly about Jesus.

I often struggle to walk with one foot in both worlds. I love to write about dark and scary things one minute, and the next I'm working on creating a devotional for myself or my children. I never considered these things a contradiction, until people started assuming things about me. I tried at first to change myself to fit the mold, but it only made me feel claustrophobic. I couldn't find the words anymore. I can't tell even the scariest of stories without God.

So, does this change your opinion of me? I certainly hope not. Lots of incredible fantasy writers were also Christian. J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis are two of my favorites To be honest, even just taking the time to share this with you helps me start to see the words, helps my mind feel less dark and confused.       

I'll soon be sharing a series on death in America, and excerpts from my novel. The may seem dark, but if you look closely you'll see the lighter sides of me. You'll see that my faith plays a part in all I do.

Remember to be yourself. Even if the puzzle pieces that make up your soul don't always seem to go together. Even Italian dressing separates, but if you shake it up, it makes something truly wonderful.