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Why the Stakes are High: Poetry, the Bible, & the Slaughter of the Innocents [commentary & sonnet]

December 27, 2022February 23, 2023 ~ melanieweldonsoiset ~ Leave a comment

How does poetry impact our spiritual formation, as well as our ability to read the Bible? The challenging text of the slaughter of the innocents in Matthew 2 offers a powerful case study.

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What Benefits Do We Gain When We Share Poetry Together? An Interview with Redbud poets

April 6, 2021November 9, 2021 ~ melanieweldonsoiset ~ 1 Comment

What are poetry feedback groups, and why do they matter? Check out my article about my own experience of finding God through leading poetry feedback groups.

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When God Saves Our Lives Through Poetry: Interviewing Malaysian Poet Ezra Jalin

October 15, 2020February 23, 2023 ~ melanieweldonsoiset ~ 3 Comments

A discussion about the poetry scene in Malaysia, as well as poetry's role in activism, mental health, and faith.

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How Writing and Sharing Poetry Encourages Humility

August 27, 2020July 6, 2021 ~ melanieweldonsoiset ~ 1 Comment

Despite my best efforts, I can't always control the results of a poem.

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My name is Melanie, and I’ve worn many labels over the years: poet, pastor, teacher, student, immigrant, #ChurchToo survivor. I’ve learned, however, that the label that fits best is “child of God.” One day that phrase will be my epitaph. Until then, you’ll find me at my best resting in a hammock, biking on local DC green ways, or enjoying a fire by the hearth on a cold winter’s night.

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