This week one of my faith and writing mentors—whom I never met in person—died at the age of 96. Frederick Buechner was a minister, theologian and writer. His were some of the first books that showed me how writing can be revelation. How carefully chosen plain-spoken words, sentences, and stories can illuminate the presence of God—alive in the ordinary.
I’m not alone. My social media feed is full of friends and colleagues sharing what a gift Buechner’s words have been for them. Many have shared their favorite quotes. I’m not the only one to lift out this one. It’s what I learned from him first. What I still try to do every day. And what I intend my writing prompts and workshops to help you do for yourself.
With gratitude to Frederick Buechner…..
a writing prompt
Listen to your life.
What can you hear, see, taste, smell, touch—right now—right where you are?
Make a list, then pick one and write more about it.
