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Are you a poet or a philosopher? | Pentecost Message

May 23, 2021May 19, 2021 ~ Elizabeth W ~ 1 Comment

Good morning. My name is Elizabeth, and I am happy to bring you the message this morning. When the pastor asked me to speak this morning, I was excited, and maybe a little nervous. As a practicing teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages and amateur linguist, the story of Pentecost has always been … Continue reading Are you a poet or a philosopher? | Pentecost Message

Coming back into my body

February 3, 2021February 4, 2021 ~ Elizabeth W ~ Leave a comment

Over the past seven years or so, I have been made acutely aware of my body. At first she seemed like a stranger to me, someone you pass in the night but can't quite see past the darkness and shadows. It's quite ironic that I was so separated from my body because I am tall. … Continue reading Coming back into my body

The clouded lens of faith

January 10, 2021January 9, 2021 ~ Elizabeth W ~ Leave a comment

Why is it that my heartrate increases and my breathing become jagged when I come across evidence of a previous version of myself -- that is, the one that wholeheartedly committed to the Pentecostal evangelical way of doing faith? I feel so many things when I hear the jargon, see smiling people worshipping together, come … Continue reading The clouded lens of faith

Religion & faith in context: The Book of Longings

January 3, 2021January 2, 2021 ~ Elizabeth W ~ 1 Comment

Let me start by saying, Wow. I was blown away by this book by Sue Monk Kidd, who also wrote the best-selling Secret Life of Bees (which I have not read). The Book of Longings was really a book I have needed in my life for a long time, though it was just released. It … Continue reading Religion & faith in context: The Book of Longings

Recap of “2020 – The Year of Saying No”

December 27, 2020December 25, 2020 ~ Elizabeth W ~ Leave a comment

In January, I wrote this post about saying no, my theme for this year. It came off the coattails of the Year of Being Honest. I haven't picked a personal theme for 2021 yet, but thought I would recap and expound on the list of things I wanted to do for 2020. Reading. Lots and … Continue reading Recap of “2020 – The Year of Saying No”

Hymn’s come home

December 2, 2020January 17, 2021 ~ Elizabeth W ~ Leave a comment

If I were to choose a playlist of songs to make up the soundtrack to my biography, at the very top of the list tied for first place there would be classic rock and Methodist hymns. The top artists would be Heart and Charles Wesley. The former as a nod to the music I was … Continue reading Hymn’s come home

November 12, 2019 @ 9:13 pm

November 22, 2020 ~ Elizabeth W ~ Leave a comment

We are at a collective breaking point. There is virtually no one I talk to who isn't busy or overwhelmed or burnt out. Most people give lip service about committing to anything, except they've overcommitted to everything, seemingly. It's strange. I think we're headed towards a precipice. All of society is running and careening out … Continue reading November 12, 2019 @ 9:13 pm

I could feel this coming.

March 17, 2020 ~ Elizabeth W ~ Leave a comment

As far as I know, the world is spinning at the same rate as it was only a week ago. A month ago. A year ago. But now, as of 5:42 AM on March 17, 2020, we're living in a much different world. And it's weird to think I could feel it coming. For several … Continue reading I could feel this coming.

Just Say No, AKA the Year 2020

January 19, 2020 ~ Elizabeth W ~ 1 Comment

How are your New Year's goals and resolutions going? Did you make any? I haven't made them since probably around 2013 when I resolved to make the bed every day. I have to say, it's stuck and I still make the bed five out of seven days. Instead of resolutions, I try to stick with … Continue reading Just Say No, AKA the Year 2020

Self-actualization

September 7, 2019 ~ Elizabeth W ~ Leave a comment

I've learned a hell of a lot about myself in the past few months. Summer was a lovely time of watching sunrises, reading books (check out my Goodreads on the side bar), namely, getting back into fiction and even fantasy. I've been really connecting with who I am at my core. And also getting shit … Continue reading Self-actualization

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