The Warren & The World Vol 13, Issue 33

ByCarolyn Clare Givens

I have been delighting in cool mornings, low humidity, and sunny days this week. The weather is lulling me into a false sense of security, of course. I’ve lived in the American South for over a decade now and I know that September is still summer here, but I’ll take this week’s lies and revel in them.

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He is God…and I’m not

Mandy at life.faithful reminds us of an eternal truth.

  • There’s a song that’s been around for a while, but there’s a specific line in that song that really sticks with me:
    “Sometimes I gotta stop
    remember that You’re God
    and I am not.”
    It’s from “Thy Will” by Hillary Scott, released 9 years ago.
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Making Space for Others

Susan Tyler encourages hospitality.

  • Let’s scoot over.  Make room. Here, take this spot and sit by us.    
    If you are walking into a space as a new student, neighbor, or church visitor, those can be some of the kindest words ever spoken. As a woman in my mid-fifties, I’m shocked that the awkwardness of junior high floods back so quickly when I am in a new situation. And, as a ministry leader who usually runs the room, I can forget how it feels to walk into an unfamiliar one.
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*The Heart of Adventure (Mistmantle Chronicles)

Betsy at Redeemed Reader has a starred review of a book from the Mistmantle Chronicles.

  • The Mistmantle Chronicles is an action-packed and beautifully written series of five books that follow the adventures of Urchin, a young and brave red squirrel with an unknown past . . . and a cool sword. 
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Mundane Beauty

Rachel Toadvine finds an appreciation for the everyday in The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion.

  • About two weeks ago, I began to read a book series that I had only heard of in passing: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower. Fairly straightforward, this series follows the diary entries of Emma M. Lion as she experiences life in London in the 1800s as a 20-year-old girl. She deals with familial issues, new ventures, and grief, but mostly her entries consist of details of her everyday life. Emma takes the reader through her routine of sunrise walks, midday reading, and drinking tea with Agnes, the housemaid and Emma’s confidant.
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Leave the Leaves in Autumn

A poem from Adam Callis.

  • Leave the leaves on Autumn grounds
    Let the leafmould mass in mounds
    Let them lie while while winter calls
    Let them cushion children’s falls
    Let them augment tiny sounds
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How to Accept the Passing of Time with Children

O. Alan Noble reflects on the tension of being present and still feeling like you miss moments.

  • The summer break is coming to an end for me and my family, which means that another season of memory-making is closing, my children are getting older, and I have to come to terms with how I spent my precious time with my family. Which means I have to come to terms with regret, because I didn’t always spend it well. Even when I wasn’t busy on my phone or distracted or anxious, I wasn’t always present and enjoying my family. I was elsewhere, worried about other things. 
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Something to Do with Your Kids

Want to try your hand at making a rain cloud? This guide walks you through the science experiment.

Something to Watch

Want to watch an artist create a castle out of the dirt with barely more than his hands? Of course you do. It’s mesmerizing.

Thanks for reading. We’re on your side. 

–The Story Warren Team

Carolyn Clare Givens
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