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Final Chapters: Tell Your Story

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chagall Greetings, fellow readers! It's Erica, with the last week of Make the Impossible Possible by Bill Strickland. Over the last three chapters, I thought about what Strickland has done in writing his story. He took the fabric of his life and examined it for patterns, searched for words to describe the process to hopeful artists eager to learn how the tapestry was woven. I can imagine how difficult this must have been. If you've ever tried to describe the process of painting a picture, taking a photograph, or writing a poem, you can probably relate. Despite the challenges, I think Strickland does a good job of explaining the process of his life's work. What spoke to me most powerfully was the call to tell our stories. A jazz phrase, this refers to "a way of playing that not only displays your virtuosity but also gives the audience a glimpse of your soul." Whether it's with paint, clay, pixels or written words, we can try to tell our stories. This seems especially applicable to our community at High Calling Blogs. We're all here, in one way or another, to tell our stories. We share passions, histories, hopes for the future. We catch shining glimpses of our souls, point to beauty and hope and the glory of God, and through this we leave a mark on the world. Finishing the book felt bittersweet. I've enjoyed reading with you, although we're reading in far-flung places rather than meeting together in someone's living room over a cup of tea. It's been a great way to get to know each other better and build our community. Your input is welcome as we build and refine our book club. Thanks for participating! Chagall Stained Glass photo by J Barkat. Used with permission. Post written by Erica Hale. More posts on the final chapters: Tell His Story at Laura's Wellblog, LL's Follow Your Bliss at Seedlings in Stone.
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