Do you have friends who have permission to say the hard things to you?
I have several of these precious gifts in my life. I hope you do, too.
A few months ago they sat me down and had an intervention.
Margaret, we think the reason you haven’t written a big book since Fight Back With Joy is that book was written out of such a place of pain that you’re afraid to write again.
I knew they were right. Fight Back With Joy was written between radiation treatments and surgery. The pain was so horrific I was on palliative care medication.
For me, to write again meant to hurt again.
I wrestled with my friends’ words for several weeks before giving in. I knew I needed to write…but what to write?
Almost a decade ago, I penned Scouting the Divine: My Search for Wine, Wool and Wild Honey.
I spent time with farmers and beekeepers and vintners and shepherds and asked, “How do you read this Scripture passage, not as a theologian, but in light of what you do every day?”
That book and Bible study changed the way that I and many others read the Scripture forever. Passage came alive in a whole new way. Stories sparked with new depth and meaning. When I was finished the project, I was undone. I also sensed the Holy Spirit nudge, “You’re not done.”
That was a decade ago.
Now I find myself drawn back to another Biblical adventure this time with a culinary twist. I’ve begun a journey of spending time with butchers and bakers and fresh food makers in order to understand the richness of food imagery in the Bible.
Though I expect the upcoming months will bring many aha! moments…
And I can’t wait to share them with you…
I also know I’m having to face the pain that came while writing the last book and find restoration from the One who rises with healing in his wings.
Would you be kind enough to pray for me over the next few months?
That I will taste and see God’s goodness…
That I’ll be extra sensitive to the Holy Spirit…
That God will provide the right people at the right time and right place to interview…
That God will heal me and many others through this writing…
That every syllable will bring joy and delight to God…
And if you want to get a sneak peak of the kind of spiritual adventure that I’m going on, you can pick up a copy of the Scouting the Divine book or even lead your group through the Scouting the Divine 6-Session DVD Bible Study.
Thank you, friend. I need you and I’m grateful for you.
I will pray for you Margaret!
You’ve been such a positive and joyful addition to my own, and so many others, lives that it would be an honor.
Be blessed and open yourself up to where your next journey leads. ♡
Prayers for you and all your endeavors to heal and reach others that have faced what you have?
We have 21 women beginning Scouting the Divine this morning and will pray for you!
Remember, no matter what your friends/advisors say, only God can instigate and carry out a book. Praying you will be able to discern God’s view on this and be prepared to step in and ‘do’ as you have done with past nudges from God.
I should have said, only God can instigate and SUCCESSFULLY lead you thru carrying out a book!!
Yay!!! You can not write fast enough for me! Although I enjoy revisiting your books from time to time (specifically “The Sacred Echo”) I anxiously await your next one!
May God give you strength, discernment & joy as you continue on this writing journey. I know He will because you are doing what He called you to do!
Praying for you, sweet Maggie. I pray that your trust will deepen as you taste and see that the Lord is good. I pray that as you walk this new path, you will no longer equate writing with pain, but with healing in Christ. I’ve got nothing but love for you. You’ve got this girl!
How I love your desire to do/be what the Lord is pressing you to do/be! My prayers are with you as the Lord works in your beautiful mind!
Thank you for listening to His call!
Yes I will pray for on your journey! God blessings with you
Yes I will pray for you on your journey! God blessings
Dear Margaret, I am 75 years old and our Shepherd has been faithful all these years to keep me… follow Him into those hard places, your Shalom, Prince of Peace will be your Healer and everlasting Friend
Margaret, Covering you in prayer as I lift up your words to the one who will breathe and walk you through this adventure! We pray that you will taste and see God’s goodness…
That you’ll be extra sensitive to the Holy Spirit…
That God will provide the right people at the right time and right place to interview…
That God will heal you and many others through this writing…
That every syllable will bring joy and delight to God… in the precious name of Jesus, I pray!
I got so excited reading what you are going to write about. You are so brave. I’ve loved all your books!
I got so excited reading what you are going to write about. You are so brave. Each of your books have touched my life.
oh, yes! will do…with joy! praying for ALL our good , good, Father has in mind for you through this project. thanks for allowing us this privilege to intercede! <3
You are always in my prayers, dear friend. I know there are many more great books in you and I’m excited to go on your next adventure.
Oh yes, it would be a privilege to pray for you! You have encouraged so many of us with your writing and your advice.
I’m excited about your new project!
Blessings!
Amazed by your continued faithfulness! Prayers for you and your new adventure!
Honored to pray with and for you. Scouting the Divine remains one of my favorite books and your next adventure sounds wholly holy! Taste and see, friend. Then pass the pan dulce!
Praying and expectant!
My prayer for you Margaret is the you will experience not only the wonderful “recipes” of food that will nourish and foods the will last that are contained in God’s holy Word and also that you will personally taste what is good that you might share of your experiences with those who are hungry to receive it.
God has so richly blessed you with such beautiful words to help others to relate to and experience His living, breathing Word.
Bon appetite!
It will be a joy to pray for you and your writing. The words that you’ve written have always blessed me. Your gift with words is divine. Thank you for asking us to pray for you. What a privilege. May God’s blessing of words flow.
Scouting the Divine is one of my all time favorite books. As a fellow writer I understand the pain of writing, though not in the way you experienced in your last book. I’ll be praying that Gods amazing redemption will overcome you and bring His healing power as you step into this new season. God has given you the pen of a ready writer and the ink in the pen is full. Blessings Margaret.
Prayers for you sweet one.
Margaret
I will certainly be praying for you in this endeavor.
I heard you speak soon after your diagnosis. Your strength has been an inspiration to me and I can’t wait to see what God will do through you in this project!
Scouting the Divine meant so much to me. We did the Bible study & loved it!
Thank you for your heart & your commitment to use the amazing talents He has given you for our growth & His glory!
Miss seeing you Margaret.
Father God, I come to You on behalf of Ms. Margaret, I ask that You would speak through her Your divinely inspired Words of Life, that through her writings she and her reader would be healed and made whole, and brought into a right relationship with You. I pray and ask that You would guide and lead the proper people to be interviewed and that those people would speak with clarity what You would have them say to help Margaret reveal Your will to her readers. Open doors, open hearts, open minds to Your will.
Thank You Father,
Now Ms. Margaret…
‘May the Lord bless you
and protect you.
May the Lord smile on you
and be gracious to you.
May the Lord show you his favor
and give you his peace.’
Margaret,
I have had the priviledge of meeting you and enjoying your teaching and blessings at The New England Pastors & Wifes Encouragement Retreats.
I will pray for you with a grateful heart for your continued service to our Lord Jesus Christ!
God bless you !
Love in Christ,
Linda
So Blessed by your messages and books.
What you right is Soul Food, in that it Draws me closer to our Divine Maker.
You inspire me over and over again, dear Margaret. I’m praying with you through the pain.
Hi, Margaret, I loved Fight Back with Joy and will be leading a study of it in April. I am terrified of being the leader, but I feel that the message of joy is one that many of us need right now. Praying for your new writing adventure!
I loved Scouting the Divine as did my entire Bible study group. I can’t wait to see what you have waiting for us now. I will hold you up in prayer as you begin this new adventure. Many years ago I led a Bible study focused on Bible foods, and we had such a meaningful (and fun) time tasting the various food and researching the meaning and use of each. I’m eager to see what you have in store for us.
Love you Margaret.. I pray for you daily.. you are so close to my heart.
Good Morning … ‘fore the Throne n King you remain as you move into this new journey of wisdom and when fear futilely attempts to hamper you, Love drives him away as a roach from the Light he runs …. Walk in Rest as you journey with the Beloved deeper into Him … Joy in the Journey friend …
Oh Margaret!! I’m ECSTATIC to read that you’re writing this book and experiencing this adventure… I have owned Scouting the Divine for a few years but finally read it in December and absolutely LOVED it!! I will be praying for you on your journey and for your writing. Thank you so much!!! Love & AOT!
Praying for you! You are an inspiration!
Margaret,
It will be an honor to pray this specific prayer for you. I have heard you speak . many times and met you once, have read your scouting the divine many years ago and it did change the way I look at sheep and shepherd’s specifically. I am so excited for this new book. And thank you for all of your advice on how to love a person in your life suffering with Cancer. Your list of what not to say and do has helped.
Thanks so much for following Jesus so faithfully,
Deb
Thank you for this very timely email. I am also struggling with the pain of writing articles and a book. Please pray for me as I pray for you. Kingdom Blessings!
It will be my honor to pray for you in the coming months! What a fun journey you’re about to embark on. I have no doubt that your gift with words, and winsome personality, will bring to life His banqueting table and we’ll glean the truth of each tasty nugget He’s prepared for us!
I will most definitely pray for you! You have been such a shining example of God’s light and love to me through your bible studies, coloring books, books and blog. I can’t wait to see where God takes you on this next adventure!!
Dear Margaret,
You are BRAVE to reach out to community. We will wrap you in prayer and cheer you on! My prayer for you is that you are wrapped in God’s PEACE as you continue your work and writing and that pain along the way will be the healing kind of pain and the JOY will triumph!
May you be blessed,
Kim
I’ll be praying for you. May God give you peace during this endeavor.
Thank you for your transparency. I will be praying for you. Just last week I redowned all your audible books. I felt it was time for a relisten. Now when I listen to them I will pray for you.
You are an inspiration and a wonderful writer! Thank you, and may God continue His good work in you and through you! Christ’s peace and joy be with you and may the Holy Spirit guide you. This is my prayer for you.
Yes Margaret I will pray for you. My OneWord for the year is Trust. I pray that you will Trust in the power of the Holy Spirit to provide all that you need to write this next book. Let the perfect love of God drive out all fears that may be standing in your way. Be blessed.
How beautiful that you would share and that your friends would speak into you and press you to move forward. You have inspired me today.
I will be praying for you, that The Lord will bless you with love and abundance, so that there won’t be any pain on this journey.
Oh Margaret, I will be praying. I so appreciate your writing and can’t wait to read/study this next book.
Will Definitely pray for you and this writing journey you are embarking on! I’m so proud of you. Thank you for your transparency and for being a true inspiration. God Bless!
I am praying for a beautiful restoration; restored joy in your craft; that writing will become an act of worship and a place of sacred exchange with Holy Spirit; that your revelations will echo through the body of Christ- and the world- and forever change how we look at God and his word.
Complete restoration in the beautiful name of Jesus.
Love you, Margaret! I’ll be praying for you as you seek the Lord on this yummy journey.
Margaret, I will be praying for this time of “seasoning.” I have always been inspired by you and your journey, and as a foodie, I know that this is just a foretaste of heaven! You have my prayers.
Yes I will definitely be praying for you as you write! I can hardly wait to read this new project. I am so grateful that you are willing to write again even through more pain. God bless you over the coming months!
Prayers for you as you begin this journey! Your writing has been an inspiration to me and I am sure this new project will be the same. Blessings to you as follow God’s leading.
Praying. Love , Scouting the Divine. Yes! I love this path you are on. Praying.. after food.. Art. Speaking as an artist. So much there.
Praying and asking God for not pain but Glory. How eye opening “Scouting” was.
Love you girl. Lord, we anticipate a wonderful walk with You.
Dear Margaret,
I will pray for all you have asked.
Thank you for answering God’s call on your life. Your books have been such
an inspiration to me, starting with the first one I read: the organic God.
I cannot wait to see how God will lead you with this new book. May He bless you always.
Angelika
I pray for God’s goodness and grace to fill you as you enter into the space of writing, again…that you would find healing, lightness, and hope in the process…and all the specific things only your heart and God’s know. xoxox
Such good news, Margaret! I am glad to know you will be writing another book! I thought you might be transitioning out of writing, and being a speaker and writing teacher and mentor instead. I have loved reading your books! (I own 4 of them, and have read more.) I bet you will find writing and researching a book brings joy too. You found joy to fight cancer, well joy can be used to write a book too! I am praying joy brings you into a new exciting book writing experience. Food is a great topic! I know there will be lots of bread. Who doesn’t love bread?
I’ll be praying as well for everything you requested and that you will rise above any fear and pain the enemy may throw your way. May God bless you during this journey!
Margaret,
Scouting the Divine is one of my all-time favorite books and Bible Studies!!! I can’t wait to see what God will do in your life and how He will use it to change so many other lives!!! I am adding you to my weekly prayer list (LOVE the prayer list feature in Logos Bible software) I will be praying for you every Monday until the book releases. Thank you so much for your ministry!!!
Yes, I will certainly be praying for you…
I will be reminded to pray
every morning as I am reading a daily entry from ‘Flourishing’,
And then all through Lent, as I do the readings and the ‘Remarkable Journal’ ! It is a blessing to pray for you, dear sister. Much love to you!
I will be praying for you dear one! May God give you the desires of your heart <3
Will pray for you, Margaret. Scouting the Divine was such a helpful book for me and other ladies in my Bible study. Looking forward to reading what God brings forth through you!
Yes indeed,I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless you my dear.
Yes, I will joyfully pray for and with you, Margaret. I have read all of your delightful books and shared them with friends. Scouting the Divine was a blessing to this weaver of wool!
I’ll sure pray for you! I’m so proud to call you my friend and Sister in Christ!!!! Much love to you
Many prayers, dear Margaret. Just began Scouting the Divine this mirning with 12 friends in Spring Hill, Florida.
I will pray for you.
Scouting the Divine is a wonderful, remarkable study. I love it! You will do well with your new book! Sincere prayers to you.
Margaret,
This post really touched me…I will pray for you. Thank you for your transparency and trust. May you experience exhilarating joy in this project.
I love you Margaret (and I am not American, and rarely say that). As a writer I am learning so much from you. Although we may never meet this side of heaven, I am so glad for your healing and that you braved it to write Joy. Yes, lifting prayers too, and would you please pray for me too. I feel so wholly inadequate with what I am writing now, a book on reaching God in the silence – while living in a noisy city. I need to go be quiet now. Haha.
I agree, yes will be praying for you Margaret. The Sacred Echo and Hungry for God are 2 of my very favorite books. Your writings have blessed me more than you could imagine. I have been on a journey with the Holy Spirit to listen to Him, Write what He inspires me to write, and your books have ‘kept me between the guard rails’ while learning to be more sensitive to Jesus’ voice. God bless you with the healing, courage, inspiration, and favor you need, and may Jesus reignite the joy within you to write – for He has given you this unique and precious gift the body of Christ needs.
Thank you for your good work, am praying for you, l managed to get ‘Scouting the Divine ‘ am now reading, but I have not received the work book yet
God bless
Definitely praying for you during this new journey!!! May the Holy Spirit lead you along the path of divine appointments and rich tastings from the banquet table He’s preparing for you!!! ♥️♥️♥️
I loved Scouting! Can’t wait for the next one. Fellowship and food, any food are two of my favorite things in this world. May our Lord bless you with amazing experiences for this next write.
I loved Scouting! Can’t wait for the next one. Fellowship and food, any food are two of my favorite things in this world. May our Lord bless you with amazing experiences for this next write.
It will be a joy to pray for you as the Holy Spirit guides your writing of your new book. I finished reading “Fight Back With Joy” early this morning and received your request for prayer soon after. The pain you and Leif and your loved ones knew in your lives is fresh in my mind as well as the joy you found as your strength to live and write the book.
Thanks so much for faithfully writing as the Lord leads you, Margaret. I have Scouted and Wondered with you in years past, and the Lord is currently ministering to my 77-year-old sister and my 66-year-old self though “Fight Back With Joy.” [ I want to write you a book in response to it, but will spare you 🙂 ]
Sending you cyber hugs.
Gracie
Praying for you. I know God will give you wisdom and guidance in this endeavor.
I have read all of your books and have been blessed by each. I look forward to what God has in store for you to do next! May God bless you as you faithfully allow Him to order each of your steps.
I know the Lord has great things for you yet to come. I will pray that He will give you the strength, wisdom and the direction which He wants you to travel in order to glorify Him. May He Bless you with good health and awareness that is needed at this time in your life. Jesus will provide.
Lia Huber would be a good contact. Her faith journey started with food.
mmmm…. hungry just thinking about this new one! God bless you as you travel in his steps. Perhaps a cookbook addition or some recipes for the groups to try together??
Margaret, to say that I am beyond excited is an understatement! I am looking forward to the treasures that you will write in this new book. I will be praying for you in all aspects. You can do this! Christ will be your strength!
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful request & honor. You are such a breathe of fresh air for me. When overwhelmed by the seriousness of life in a day, i pick up your books and just breathe! I breathe in the nature, the wonder, and the beauty of a God that reveals Himself into the heart and souls of man. How blessed we are to hear His voice through you! Thank you so much for what you do! I will pray for you, what Joy has filled our hearts! Blessed beyond comprehension … In His Presence … Barbara
Praying for you Margaret! I know God has something really special for you and us! Can’t wait to see His masterpiece made in you! Love and hugs!
PS So excited to read through Mark with you this year!
You are too sweet, Sabrina. Thank you for your kind words and prayers. Hugs!
Thank you, sweet Viola!
You bless my socks off, Barbara! Thank you!
Thank you for the prayers, Kellie!
I am humbled by your words. Thank you for the encouragement, Melissa!
Such sweet words of encouragement, Molly! Thank you! Hugs!
So grateful the Lord has used me already! Hugs!
Thank you for the prayers, Coleen! Hugs!
So sweet of you, Sheila!
Thank you for the prayers, Cathy! So many of you have been an encouragement to me! Hugs!
Thank you, Rhonda! Hugs!
Oh, it’s going to be a delicious adventure! Thank you for the prayers, Kristen!
Thank you, Shelly!
Thank you for the beautiful prayer, Jim! You bless me with your words of encouragement.
You bless my socks off, Heather! Thank you for praying. Hugs!
Beautiful and powerful prayer. Thank you, Julie!
Thank you, sweet Tara! Hugs!
Your words are so encouraging! Thank you for sharing that and for the prayers. Huge hug!
Thank you, sweet Jennifer! Hugs!
Thank you, Linda! Hugs!
You bless me with your encouragement, Daniel. Thank you!
Thank you, Jes! Hugs!
Thank you, Denise! Praying your group brings you JOY! Hugs!
Love it! I am excited for all that God will reveal! Hugs!
Thank you, sweet Cynthia!
Thank you, Dana! Hugs!
Thank you for the heartfelt prayers, Maryann!
Your words encourage me, Angelika. Hugs!
Your prayer blesses my soul! Thank you!
Thank you for the encouragement, Janet! Hugs!
Thank you, Erika!
I am deeply grateful for your faithful prayers! Huge hug!
Lalalove that you are using Flourish and soon Remarkable to engage with our Lord! Thank you for the prayers!
Thank you, sweet Nancy!
Thank you, Carole! Hugs!
You bless my socks off, Cindi! Thank you for the prayers!
Thank you for the love and prayers! Hugs!
Eeeep! Praying the Lord moves in your group! Hugs!
Thank you, Pat!
Thank you for the prayers & encouragement, Jo Ellen!
Grateful for your prayers, Connie! Hugs!
Wonderful! Prayers over you that you would hear God and be faithful in what He has called you to. Hugs!
You bless my socks off, Peggy! You are an encouragement to me. Hugs!
Thank you for the beautiful prayer, Lori!
Thank you, Fred!
I am blessed by your words, Gracie! Thank you for sharing & praying! Hugs!
Thank you, Lynne!
Thanks for the tip, Julia!
It’s going to be a delicious adventure! Hugs!
Thank you for the encouragement & prayers! You bless my socks off!
Thank you, sweet Barbara! Hugs!
Thank you, Vickie! Yes, excited for our Mark study!!
Absolutely praying even now! So excited for your writing adventure.
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