Briana

“I have always had more dread of a pen, a bottle of ink, and a sheet of paper than of a sword or pistol.”
― Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo

“One of the gifts of being a writer is that it gives you an excuse to do things, to go places and explore. Another is that writing motivates you to look closely at life, at life as it lurches by and tramps around.”
― Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life

“Writing has so much to give, so much to teach, so many surprises. That thing you had to force yourself to do—the actual act of writing—turns out to be the best part. It’s like discovering that while you thought you needed the tea ceremony for the caffeine, what you really needed was the tea ceremony. The act of writing turns out to be its own reward.”
― Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life

“The heart cry of every human and the lifestyle of every follower of Jesus Christ is an overwhelming need for community.”
― Dave Earley, The Pocket Guide to Leading a Small Group: 52 Ways to Help You and Your Small Group Grow