by Leeana Tankersley | May 16, 2013 | Home Page
I heard Maya Angelou read her work at San Diego State University at least 10 years ago. We were seated impossibly far away from the stage in that enormous gym, and the sound was unfortunate. What shot through all the din of straining and squinting was a six foot tall...
by Leeana Tankersley | May 10, 2013 | Home Page
Earlier this week, I asked Luke and Lane: “Hey guys, what’s something cool Daddy has taught you how to do?” And without hesitation, they rattled off a list of extreme amazingness: “Fishing” “Pull ups” “Plant a garden” “Rock climb” “Build a climbing wall” “Start a...
by Leeana Tankersley | May 3, 2013 | Home Page
A few photos for you to enjoy . . . Last weekend I facilitated a found art workshop at a conference at my church. It’s been well over two years since I led one of these workshops, and it all felt like coming home in the most tender way. I was so overwhelmed by...
by Leeana Tankersley | Apr 28, 2013 | Home Page
Yesterday I facilitated a found art workshop at a conference my church was hosting. Our theme was God’s broad grace—how God offers us spaciousness, a broad place to stand, room to breathe. I talked about how it can be hard to remember that we’ve been offered this kind...
by Leeana Tankersley | Apr 19, 2013 | Home Page
Second-guessing is sideways energy, and I’m so guilty of letting too many sweet moments in my life get overshadowed by my fitful rethinking. Second-guessing the new baseboards. Second-guessing my parenting. Second-guessing the way I’m spending my time. Second-guessing...