We all experience times of hiddenness, when our potential is unseen and our abilities unapplauded. This book redeems those times by reminding us that though we often want to rush through these anonymous seasons of the soul, they hold enormous power to cultivate character traits that cannot be developed any other way!
~~how on earth is your name pronounced?
uh-lee-shuh brit show-lee
~~where are you from?
too complicated, next question
~~okay, where were you born?
Las Vegas, NV and now I live in the country off of a dirt road (and love it)
~~what do you speak on?
the collision of sincere, thoughtful faith and raw, unexplainable life
~~what are your most treasured experiences?
Jesus interrupting my Atheistic worldview with His presence; walking down the aisle to meet Barry; backpacking through China; personal prayer retreats in the desert of Arizona; first slobbery baby kisses from my children
~~do you have a family mission statement?
God Himself, He is our treasure. His global cause, it is our own. In truth and love we will endeavor to call all nations to His throne.
~~what is your current focus?
providing spiritual guidance for leaders and learners
~~are you known for any memorable lines?
'I have a question.' (I always have a question.)
~~what are your greatest assets?
my husband; my son and daughter; emotional honesty; troubleshooting; interpersonal sensitivity; a love for learning
~~what are your greatest liabilities?
I'm spatially disoriented; a high monitor within and without; and I choke in a golf match
~~what are your favorite foods?
Indian curries; crab legs; Shanghai dumplings (preferably in Shanghai);spicy whatever (just make it hot!);anything her daddy cooked
~~do you have any nicknames?
I only have one. Exclusive rights held by Barry. I'll never tell.
~~what are your reading interests?
the ancients, medical books, anything on children's special needs
~~do you have any favorite quotes?
Oswald Chambers: 'My goal is God Himself, not joy nor peace nor even blessing, but Himself, my God.'
A.W. Tozer: 'The essence of idolatry is the entertainment of thoughts about God that are unworthy of Him.'
Henri Nouwen: 'Did growing older bring me closer to Jesus?'
Brother Lawrence: 'Always rejoice at being able to do little things for the love of God.'
Basilea Schlink: 'Jesus and the penitent sinner belong together.'
