DIGGING LIKE A FOOL: Lessons from my yard renovation

8/16/2018

I've been silent around here because technically I'm on a sabbatical. Watch the video below to find out how that's going for me. Then scroll to the bottom for some exciting news!

Drumroll please...
The new edition of my very first book, The Soul at Rest, will be released this November. While it is still the same book that thousands relied on to help them explore their journey with God, I think this version is so much better. Here are a few changes:
New subtitle: The Soul at Rest: A Forty Day Journey into a Life of Prayer

Every chapter updated to make it more culturally relevant
Even simpler rhythms and habits to get you going (Over 100 practical helps).
Includes a much anticipated SMALL GROUP GUIDE!
You can pre-order the book on Amazon by clicking here, but watch this blog for some opportunities to get your own free copy!

23 Comments

Linda Steed

8/17/2018 08:24:02 am

Hello Tricia. I love that you shared this journey. Thank you for the reminder that God is up to something in our life. Enjoy your road trip and don’t lose those biceps. Love you both so much.

PS. I miss you on fbook.

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8/18/2018 08:59:30 am

Linda--thanks for the encouragement. I miss you on facebook too, but I do take a peek every now and then. I'll be back soon. xxxooo

Sharon Colvin

8/17/2018 08:46:50 am

Thank you Tricia! It was so good to hear your voice on your blog! I’m on a Spiritual journey as well and your words are encouraging ! God bless you and Joe!
Love you,
Sharon

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8/18/2018 09:00:14 am

Sharon--good to hear from you. Glad this was an encouragement and I look forward to seeing you one of these days!

Gina

8/17/2018 08:59:51 am

Thank you for sharing your journey with God and metaphor from your digging work. Even when you are on your sabbatical, God ministers others through you and I have been richly encouraged in my journey with Him. Hope to see you guys soon in SD. 💕

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8/18/2018 09:00:58 am

Thanks Gina--hope you're doing okay with all the VOG. Bless you guys.

Elisabeth McCary

8/17/2018 09:35:00 am

My Tricia,
observing your "digging" these past months,
emotionally, physically, spiritually has encouraged me in so many ways.
I love you!
Mom

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8/18/2018 09:02:03 am

THanks mom--you are such a rock for me in every way.

Donna Howat

8/17/2018 02:02:15 pm

One of my favorite things you’ve done. The music and the biceps were the best. 😘

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8/18/2018 09:02:51 am

Thanks Donna--miss you much!

Pete

8/17/2018 03:28:02 pm

Sometimes the most profound is found in the most simple - if we keep eyes, ears, and hearts open. Thank you for putting this together -- nicely done.
Delight in the digging!

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8/18/2018 09:03:25 am

Thanks Pete--miss our profound 3-minute conversations!!!

Benny Evans

8/17/2018 05:11:30 pm

WoW! And I thought you guys were “taking it easy”. No doubt this could be used in a new book about digging. 😱😉

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8/18/2018 09:04:12 am

Ha!!! Well, some of us are taking it easy...just kidding--I finish teaching this month and then I will be footloose and fancy free. MIss you guys.

Michele

8/17/2018 09:24:01 pm

Oh Tricia, thank you! God has you used you more than you know - again! This digging and it’s lessons are where I am in this intense pruning season.
So good. Much love and prayers as you go.

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8/18/2018 09:04:59 am

Michele,
Glad I can encourage you--you are always such an inspiration to me and I thank God for that.

Vickie

8/17/2018 10:49:42 pm

Thanks, Tricia, for the encouragement to just keep digging. It blessed me to hear of your day to day journey.

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8/18/2018 09:05:31 am

Thanks dear Vickie.

Linda Jahnke

8/18/2018 08:16:36 am

I needed to hear this ❤️

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8/18/2018 09:06:18 am

Indeed Linda--what a journey we are on...hope you are recovering from those precious grandkids.

Laura Ingram

8/19/2018 07:53:31 am

I’m right there Tricia. And I’m so thankful you posted this for the encouragement. I think how God has used you in my life so many times and even all the way out here in Texas he still does

Love you
Laura

Carol

8/19/2018 08:35:29 pm

I’ve seen the size of those hills, the mounds of rock cover, your sweat stained body and those awesome biceps. I’m proud of you and I’m touched by the reality that though the project may be complete and there’s minimal upkeep our spiritual lives still require the hard work. I’m thankful and especially happy that times of refreshing are coming for you. I’ll be praying for you during that much needed transition and respite. Love you so much!

Angie Bailey

9/9/2018 12:22:08 pm

Tricia I am so excited to get my hands on the “new” soul at rest. This first book released in the 90’s literally changed my spiritual journey and gave me a tool to learn how to pray and how to read the word. It was a fundamental tool that opened up the joy and connection with our God! When I see and witness someone become a believer my heart is sensitive to the challenge that one may have as to “where do I begin”. It can be daunting! It’s my “go to” book to pass on to folks at that crossroad. It’ll forever be a book in my home! Thank you again and again!

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