Luann Budd has taught writing at San Jose State University. She is the President of NEWIM, the Network of Evangelical Women in Ministry (www.NEWIM.org) and is a frequent facilitator at The Springs Retreat for women looking to grow deeper in theirlove for the Lord through the contemplative approaches. These contemplative approaches include reflection, prayer, listening, silence, solitude, fasting, and reading the Bible. Learn more about Luann at www.JournalKeeping.org.