Stuff I’ve Been Reading

Hi all! I know I’ve been kind of absentee around the blog this week (though there was a new newsletter – sign up now so you don’t miss any more!). I’ll be honest, it’s probably not going to improve that much in the following weeks. I’m waist deep in editing for Not Afraid. Also, after talking to Ed Cyzewski this week about reworking my book proposal, I’ve been inspired to work on that as well. I’ll be sure to let you know all about working with Ed. (Most important thing? I did not have to say his last name at any point in the conversation. Phew.)

Anyway, other people are still writing lots of great stuff and I love to share good things! I hope you find something interesting here.

  • Rachel Held Evans wrote a positively stunning piece about dealing with the ethics of questioning the rules. She made me cry with this one.
  • Then my other favorite three-named blogger, Matthew Paul Turner, wrote about his own experience with standing in the light with the LGBT community.
  • Fred Clark at slacktivist wrote a fantastic post responding to Al Mohler’s statements about why evangelicals should focus on homosexuality over other sins.
  • Shawn Smucker (who is edging ever closer to my neck of the woods!) wrote a lovely essay about not giving up.
  • I’m becoming a huge fan of Addie Zierman and her blog. She has a simply beautiful style and you should definitely subscribe to her blog. This week she wrote a particularly powerful piece about Going Deep.
  • Loved this post from Michael Perkins on fear. Such a great reminder.
  • It’s getting warm. Be on the lookout for rogue pillows.

What have you read/written/watched/listened to this week that moved you? Link up in the comments!

  • http://howtotalkevangelical.addiezierman.com/ Addie Zierman

    So honored to be mentioned here, Alise. And such kind words. Thank you.

    • http://www.alise-write.com Alise Wright

      My pleasure! I absolutely love what you’re doing at your blog. Just fantastic.

  • http://shawnsmucker.com/ Shawn Smucker

    Thanks for the mention, Alise.

  • http://www.facebook.com/lshirtliffe Leanne Shirtliffe

    I think I need a video (a la Ta MAH ra) to help me pronounce Ed’s last name. 

    • http://www.alise-write.com Alise Wright

      It kind of terrifies me. I know I’ve seen a pronunciation guide in one of his books, but I don’t remember which one. One of these days I’m going to suck it up & ask him.

  • http://renewing-your-mind.blogspot.com/ Kelly J Youngblood

    With some recent traveling and good weather for biking once I got back, my reading and writing has been fairly nonexistent for the last week.  I am hoping to get back into some kind of a routine this week.  

  • http://thehandwritten.com MichaelDPerkins

    Humbled and honored to be mentioned with these guys.