Wonder n. 1. One that arouses awe, astonishment, surprise, or admiration; a marvel Awe n. 1. A mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder inspired by authority, genius, great beauty, sublimity, or might. So let’s get this straight, in order to create awe and wonder in literature, I need to include astonishment, surprise, admiration, marvel, reverence, respect, and dread? And I need to do it with a sense of authority, genius, great beauty, sublimity, and might? Tall order. … [Read more...] about Elements of Awe and Wonder – Guest Post by Jayna Morrow @jaynamorrow
Wonderstruck by Margaret Feinberg
Awaken to the Nearness of God Let’s be honest: it’s far too easy to go through day-to-day life without a sense of the mystery, the marvel, or the awe of God’s presence. Have you ever felt your relationship with God isn’t as vibrant as you want it to be? Have you ever felt like God seemed far away—even in the midst of devotions, prayer, and church? You’re not alone. We Were Created for Wonder You were created and designed to experience wonder. Woven into the fabric of our humanity is an … [Read more...] about Wonderstruck by Margaret Feinberg
