Yes, I agree with you, Linda: Ann is quite the guide to take us gently by the hand, straight to the Lord’s feet. She has such a way with words. I have to read her slowly.

Bless you for sharing …

Ann is definitely a writer who uses her words with such precision. There aren’t many like her. I’m thankful her heart is so inclined toward the Lord because her words definitely have the power to sway us one way or the other!

That was one of my favorite quotes too, June. It’s something I struggle with, but want to do so badly: stay in the moment. Drinking poison and eating fire are definitely powerful metaphors to only eat manna instead. And yes, I have to take her in small doses too. Her writing is very dense and not something to be scanned over quickly. I have to go slowly.

Her writing has that effect on me too, Naomi. Sometimes I’ll be reading along and then, wham!, she hits me in an emotional and unexpected way with a profound insight. I love that about Ann. Definitely a gift she has!

It’s been awhile since I’ve visited her site too. It’s not one that I can skim through but need to sit with and absorb.

Sounds like you’ve likely had a challenging week then, Jennifer! May God bless you as you pour out to others through your presence and your love.

If you’ve already read The Broken Way, you’ve likely covered much of this material, Michele. I’d be interested to hear from someone who has read both books to see how much of the material overlaps. The book notes indicate that the devotions come from The Broken Way and her online essays.

Oh, if I ever figure out how to add more time to each day, I’ll let you know, Pam. 🙂 I’ll be screaming it from the rooftops. ha. I always think I need more time, more time. I know God is telling me back: enough, enough.

I never read The Broken Way but from what I understand, many of the passages in this devotional are from The Broken Way. So I know it’s good! Hope you enjoy it when you get to it, Lesley.