Holding Things Up To The Light
Welcome to my blog, where I tinker with the nuts and bolts (and apparently useless pieces too) of faith, culture, art, and ordinary life, and hold them up to the light of Christ.
I typically publish my thoughts (questions, doubts, opinions, observations, self-therapy, flawed but sincere conclusions) every other week, or when life allows. I LOVE it when you share yours back.
A sampling of favorite topics:
- Following A New Path
- 10 Habits of Life Uncurled
- The Glass is Full
- Disneyland Dreams
- Waiting For The Sun To Rise
- Art As A Work Of Life
- When Being Female is Hazardous To Your Health
- Walk With Me
- Be Careful With Your Words, Be Careful With Your Anger
- Honorable Mention: You Are What You Love
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About Janet, Seriously
Who am I?
Best answer: I am a lover of Jesus and his unconventional way.
Traditional Answer: A Theology and Bible teacher, a conference speaker, writer, and an artist. My delight is to:
- Draw people deeper into the love of God,
- Invite them to see the good, the true, the beautiful too easily ignored,
- Create a space for genuine community, an open hug of acceptance for those who are on the outside.
A Fuller Theological Seminary graduate with a Master of Arts in Theology, I enjoy visits from my daughter, two sons, two lovely daughters-in-law, and my three brilliant, adorable grandsons. I live in Northern California with my husband, Dave, and am often found painting with oils the beauty of this area.
This blog is for you: the beautiful hearts, original thinkers, people who appreciate offbeat humor and who care about what really matters. I hope I will hear from you here.
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22 replies on “About Janet”
Thanks Janet, for continuing to keep “connected” as the Bayside Connections class ends for the summer. See you in Fall 2012.
Cathy, it’s great to see you here! I hope your summer is filled with joy.
I am glad to be here. Janet, this is great artist-learner-leader stuff. Thank you.
So great to have you here, Kelly! God bless you.
At last! Your VOICE!!!! in print and out there!!! Congratulations my friend. Well worth the wait. Beautiful. Inspiring. Convicting. Encouraging. Of course, I LOVE so many of the photos you’ve picked – the colors are OUTRAGEOUS in so many of them! God bless you and the work of your hands!!!
Thanks, Joyce! Glad to see you here!
Hello Janet,
I’m new to your blog, forwarded by my sister-in-law Marty. I too love the book Making All Things New and come back to it often. I look forward to your writings!
It’s wonderful to meet you, Sharon, a kindred spirit!
Today is the first that I have heard of you. So enjoyed 10 Habits of Life Uncurled.
Thank you! Looking forward to reading more! Blessings to you! Pat 🙂
Welcome, Pat. Glad you found us here!
glad to have stumbled up-on your site… holding things up to the Light of Christ is always enlightening and well worth the effort!
Welcome, Heidi! Glad you found us here!
If the person was your frnied, they would probably be happy to hear from you. It would be a pleasant surprise to reconnect.If they don’t reply, it could be the wrong email address or an email address that they no longer use.I use it every day.
I am touched by your gentle but unique insight into life with Christ I would love to catch up by phone. You are admired by me and I would like to be your companion again. Star
Thank you, Star. Let’s talk soon!
So wonderful to have met you last night, Janet! Interesting how we ended up sitting next to each other, with so much in common…God loves to surprise us with little gifts like this, huh? 🙂 LOVE your blog – can’t wait to regularly read your insightful thoughts on our Lord. God’s blessings to you!
Suzanne–I agree, it was a gift to meet you and listen to your heart! God has great things in store for you!
Love your approach, Janet! I was trying to find a “dead end road” picture when I found the one on your post called “Jesus And His Unconventional, Inefficient Way”.
I’ll be back often!
PS: May I use your picture with a little written rambling called “No”?
Hi! Thanks for the compliment! The link for the photo is at the bottom of that page, and I’m certain I found it on one of the common domain photo sites. So, it’s not mine to give permission. Good luck!
Janet
Hi Janet,
Just a quick note to tell you how much I appreciate your insight into the ways of God and His glory. He has given you eyes to recognize and call out the Lie in all of its insidious perversions of God’s wisdom, justice and epiekeia (the English words, forbearance and gentleness just don’t suffice). You speak as a prophet.
Life and Peace,
Jeff
BTW, when did you graduate from Fuller?
Thank you for your generous words, Jeff! I graduated a year ago now–and I miss it! Are you a Fuller grad?
Yes, I graduated in 2008.