Author Archives: Holy_Nickers

I think I have this perception that when I’m doing what I’m “supposed” to be doing — it’ll all just make sense. Not that it’ll be easy. But the process, the timing, the art, the science . . . the fame and fortune 😜 . . . all of it will just suddenly click. Voila!Continue reading “On Becoming”

Did a writer’s workshop with Rob Bell last weekend. Fear, anxiety, need for approval — that shit kills creative and many creatives. He suggested to just acknowledge it. When fear starts talking noise — “You will be judge,” “Some people will hate this” — to just say, “I know” and move on. Maybe someone needsContinue reading “I Know”

When I was in middle school, I got in trouble for smoking cigarettes. Well, one cigarette. There was only one. And I don’t remember how my mom found out. Still, to this day, I’m not willing to bring it up. At the time, I was under the impression that God had woken her up oneContinue reading “Paying Attention”

I know God’s thoughts are not my thoughts. Not even close in most instances. I know this. I really do. I just think all this would be a whole lot easier if they were.