by Patti Miinch | Aug 3, 2021 | character, dreams, LessonLearnedFromtheOlympics, pursue your dreams
Over the past 12 days, I’ve watched countless young men and women from around the globe who have achieved their dream to compete in the Olympics. The realization of that dream has allowed them to pursue yet another dream — to stand on a platform, wearing a...
by Patti Miinch | Jul 27, 2021 | change, direction, God, His voice, question answered, recommitment, writing
Confession #1: When I decided to boldly ask God for clear direction as to whether He wanted me to continue writing in some “official” capacity (see “Fish or Cut Bait”), I had a hope that...
by Patti Miinch | Jul 13, 2021 | despair, dreaming, dreams, hope, life, standing in a corner adult style
In the past month or so, two acquaintances and one friend have shared with me that they haven’t dared to dream — to look beyond getting through their current situation — for several years.Each time I was told this, my reaction was the same: I nodded in understanding...
by Patti Miinch | Jul 6, 2021 | book giveaway, Rebecca Friedlander, spiritual disciplines, spiritual practices, The Divine Adventure
“Discipline” brings to mind thoughts of punishment — the revoking of privileges perhaps or the administration of some negative consequence. But as Rebecca Friedlander explains in her recently-published book The Divine Adventure (BakerBooks 2021), Spiritual...
by Patti Miinch | Jun 29, 2021 | book, dream, fish or cut bait, writing
I can’t say for sure when I first decided I wanted to write a book. All I know is that I wrote one in 5th grade. I don’t remember what it was about. And sometime between the end of 5th grade, when my teacher gave it to my parents and told them...
