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Hi friend! This worship compilation took me a min Hi friend!

This worship compilation took me a minute, and I’m sure it’s not complete (what playlist ever is?), but here’s what I’ve compiled based on your many recommendations. I clicked through them ALL! And I listened. And then I added the songs that most resonated with me.

This process of finding outlier worship songs (outside the mainstream of the well known worship bands) was so much fun. I realized just how wide and beautiful the worship community is. (I even added two French songs for good measure). 

I hope this helps you as you formulate your own you-shaped worship list. Sorry, I’m not on Spotify, so I’ve screen captured my apple playlist. Here’s the link: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/unusual-worship/pl.u-8aAVV1eha0p81g

Blessings upon you as you listen and sing! (This playlist is now public on iTunes.)

@lakepointemusic @eliasdummer @cityalight @tashacobbsleonard @millcitymusic @scartermusic @jeremymriddle @mosaicmsc @jesus_image @circuitridermusic @lindy_cofer @redrocksworship @theportersgate @matthewcboswell @matt_papa @thebrilliancemusic @joshgarrels @carolinecobbmusic @grovesroad @ellieholcomb @iamjonguerra @one.hope.project @eliasdummer @ryanellis @thegrayhavens @chrisrenzema @coryasbury @amandalindseycook @andysquyres @riversandrobots @johnmarkpantana @jonathanogdenmusic @jerviscampbell @sebastiencorn @joshuasgiants @patienceadjei_ @stephenmcwhirter @mavunoworship @strahanmusic @songbirdabbie @calledoutmusic @austinstoneworship
New (ish) profile pic. Thanks to @brock11johnson ‘s tutelage on better profile images!

Hi to all who are new to this little insta account. I’m Mary. I write books (just turned in #50!) I speak to audiences about re-Storying their lives. I make art to illustrate scripture at marydemuth.Com/art. 

I came from a traumatized past with most of the adverse childhood experiences under my belt. (neglect, SA, divorces, familial substance abuse, crime victim, death of a parent, frequent moves). But! 

Those things, while they certainly scarred and scared me, no longer define me. 

I am a wounded healer, at least that’s my hope. I love to come alongside you in your adventurous journey of healing. 

Is it easy? No. Is it simplistic. No. Does it take more time than you hope for? Yes. But working toward wholeness is worth it. 

I am grateful that Jesus has held onto  me through many seasons of discouragement and doubt. Even in my wavering and fragility, He stayed. 

When you’ve lost fathers and stepfathers, when you expect people to leave, a faithful, never-leaving Father changes your deep insecurity to settled trust.

By God’s grace, I’ve mothered three amazing kids, been married for nearly 33 years, and am grateful every day to live a purposeful life. 

I have the privilege of praying for you daily (yep every day now for five years) on the prayeveryday.show. And I have the profound joy of shepherding writers at marydemuthliterary.Com. 

It’s a good life.
Honestly? You’re the reason I write little thi Honestly? 

You’re the reason I write little things here and share pictures of my world.

I’m so grateful for you, for your willingness to grow, to be honest, and to participate in the mess of life with me. 

I write so you won’t feel alone. I write to encourage your story’s flourishing. I write to normalize grief. (Everybody grieves!). I write to expose lies. I write to encourage you. I write my prayers because I long to see you set free. I write to process my emotions. I write to love you.

So here’s a cheer to you, friend. For sticking with me here, for writing comments, for praying alongside. You are valued. You are needed. Your life absolutely matters. 

I’m walking through a season of smallness, a bit of frailty. I’m so grateful you’re on the journey with me.
Once as I was jogging, an owner with a dog walked Once as I was jogging, an owner with a dog walked by me. The dog lunged toward me, then nipped at me, but didn’t break the skin. 

What came out of my mouth defied logic.

“I’m sorry,” I said to the owner. 

Wait, what?

Of course I ran the other way while the nibbling dog walked the opposite direction. I didn’t hear from the owner if she was sorry their dog jumped toward me, and soon the moment passed.

But I felt God wanted to tell me something.

I apologized for what someone else allowed to happen. I did nothing wrong. I simply was jogging on a public path.

All my life I’ve apologized to those who hurt me. (OK counselors who follow me, analyze away).

My hunch is that I so value harmony that I’ll apologize even when it’s NOT my fault. 

What I’ve come to realize, though, is that when I over-apologize for someone else’s predatory behavior, I end up enabling them to abuse me or others further.

Read that again. 

I recall a time a few years ago when I was verbally attacked by someone. 

Instead of pushing back I APOLOGIZED. For what, I don’t even remember. But that person felt emboldened to really, really bite into me. My apology welcomed further predation.

The moral of the story? Stop apologizing when you don’t need to. Stop enabling other people’s awful behavior. 

This is easier said than done. We need the Spirit within to help us be bold and not take abuse anymore. 

Do you relate to this? 

Any insights as to why we do this? 

And have you stood up to a bully, and a different outcome happened? I’d love to hear from you.
Anyone who has ever put words to paper knows the r Anyone who has ever put words to paper knows the risk. They feel the painful beauty of authenticity. The terror too. 

It is sacrifice, writing. 

And often? Lonely. Haunting. Insecure. 

I would not be 50 books into a career without the cheerleading of other writers, particularly @leslieporterwilson and  @dmateerauthor 

You may not have a heroes parade of bubbles and cheer with your name on a sign. But if you are a writer, find a group of ride or die cheerleaders. They will carry you through the valleys of publishing. They’ll sing to you in the fog. They’ll actually rejoice in your wins. 

Writer: don’t write alone.
Good people, good days. I’m reminded how COVID Good people, good days. 

I’m reminded how COVID (the era of it; I actually haven’t had it) has shrunk my extroversion significantly. 

On this retreat, I sensed God calling me away from shrinking back toward stepping out toward radical hospitality in every area of my life. 

There is only one @bobgoff. There is only one @megantibbits. There is only one @kimberly.stuart.writes there is only one @magicstoryteller.

They are all fabulous human beings. Doing spontaneous and beautiful work. 

But guess what? There’s only one you. What are you going to do with your unique, powerful life? What am I going to do with mine?

I’m tired of shrinking. Tired of playing small. I no longer wanting to apologize for taking up earth space. 

How about you?

What makes you play small?
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