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    One Day I Wrote Back: Interacting with Scripture Through Creative Writing
    One Day I Wrote Back: Interacting with Scripture Through Creative Writing
    One Day I Wrote Back: Interacting with Scripture Through Creative Writing
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    One Day I Wrote Back: Interacting with Scripture Through Creative Writing

    By Jane Herring

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    Do you struggle to relate the Bible to your daily life? Jane Herring wrestled with the contradictions, puzzling stories, and difficult sayings in scripture—until she discovered the power of interacting with them.

    Herring guides you to talk back to those scripture passages you don't understand. Ask questions, explore your life, plead, praise, and ponder. She provides simple, practical tools for beginning and experienced writers. A perfect resource for individuals, small groups, and retreats.

    Length of study: 6 weeks. Includes Leader's Guide.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherUpper Room Books
    Release dateMar 1, 2015
    ISBN9780835813778
    One Day I Wrote Back: Interacting with Scripture Through Creative Writing
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    Jane Herring

    Jane Herring, an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA), serves as a hospital and hospice chaplain.

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