The Train

Running… running… It’s moving so fast… How will I ever catch it? I’ve been running so long… I don’t remember… when I left the station. Was there a station? It seems… it’s always been… Me… the train… the landscape. Everything rushing by. Tracks running through the open country… going on forever… and me… running… neverContinue reading “The Train”

A Rat Toy for Valentine’s Day?

I’m writing this on Valentine’s Day. No, my husband did not surprise me with a rat toy this morning. In honor of this day of love, I wanted to share a thought that’s been tumbling around in my heart a lot lately. It has, in fact, been changing my heart since I first heard itContinue reading “A Rat Toy for Valentine’s Day?”

PUNXSUTAWNEY PROZAC, TAKE TWO

In honor of Groundhog Day, I decided to re-post a previous blog entry. If you’re familiar with the Bill Murray classic, you’ll realize how clever that is. I’m not as stir-crazy today as I was when I posted this four years ago, but I can feel myself creeping in that direction…and we still have sixContinue reading “PUNXSUTAWNEY PROZAC, TAKE TWO”

How a Snowstorm Made Me a Writer

I’ve wanted to be a writer since I was old enough to wield a pen. In kindergarten, I was crafting whimsical poems inspired by Shel Silverstein’s greatest, and by second grade I had a stack of short stories I loved to share with anyone who would listen. As I grew, I dreamed of someday achievingContinue reading “How a Snowstorm Made Me a Writer”

This Book Will Change the Way You Serve

“Serve one another in love.” Galatians 5:13 Do you want to serve but can’t find the time? Maybe you’re unsure what you have to offer. When you think about serving, what comes to mind? Saturdays at the soup kitchen? Mission trips to Mozambique? These are great ministries, but they might not be for you. Maybe it’sContinue reading “This Book Will Change the Way You Serve”

Hot off the presses!

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The Northwest Herald has featured the latest book from Nenn Pen, Ink – 24 Ways to Pray Through Your Day. (Newspaper for the NW Suburbs of Chicago). Locals can find the full-page article on page 4 of the Style section, or read it on the newspaper’s site. Praising God for this opportunity! PrayingContinue reading “Hot off the presses!”

Check Out What’s New! From E-Book to Paperback

The latest e-book from Nenn Pen, Ink is now available in paperback! Get your copy of 24 Ways To Pray Through Your Day now for just $6.99. Available on Amazon. Is your day slipping by without prayer? Do you keep waiting for the perfect time or some peace and quiet? In the midst of theContinue reading “Check Out What’s New! From E-Book to Paperback”

Equipped for Happiness

Are you happy? My church is finishing up a summer teaching series on “Happy Songs.” We’ve studied several Psalms (songs), which tell us how to be blessed (happy). I was thinking about all this, and do you know what came to mind? A lego guy. Yep, this guy right here. I realized I am likeContinue reading “Equipped for Happiness”