The Faith That Formed Me by Ingrid Lochamire On an early spring evening, I stood in line for the symbolic smudge of ashes marking the first day of Lent. I was unprepared for what that touch to my forehead would do to my heart as in the glow of candlelight, I stepped back inContinue reading “The Faith That Formed Me”
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Products of Personal Care
Products of Personal Care by Melanie Weldon-Soiset As I push some soap bars to the side of my DC linen closet, I discover a bright pink sunscreen bottle, SPF 65. “Non-greasy dry feel!,” it proudly boasts. Designed in California USA, assembled in the Philippines. I study the bottle while the memories wash over me.Continue reading “Products of Personal Care”
Resurrection
Resurrection by Michele Morin “As for man, his days are as grass; as a flower of the field, so he flourishes. For the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and the place thereof remembers it no more.” Psalm 103:15, 16 Every day there are fewer shingles — and more bare roof. EveryContinue reading “Resurrection”
Gilt Gift
Gilt Gift by Jody Collins Sometimes I guilt myself right out of joy. Like the surprise of an iridescent butterfly from an unsightly cocoon, who would expect this shimmering show in morning sunlight? My eyes trained on Northwest firs framed in blue, frosted feeders, feathered presents hidden among the trees. Moments pass. I’ve heldContinue reading “Gilt Gift”
