Mountain Metaphor by Leslie McLeod Like the stoic evergreens that flanked the steeply ascending trail, our marriage had long survived—scarred but strengthened through seasons of drought, infestation, lashing storms. Love compelled me to climb. He had invited, hoping to inspire my fitness and long life. I had accepted, hoping to share in his passion forContinue reading “Mountain Metaphor”
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When I Fail to be Faithful
When I Fail to be Faithful by Leslie Jones I watch the waves lap at the shoreline from my seat on the beach, the glistening Sea of Galilee spread before me. Kicking off my sandals, I lift my face skyward, relishing the warmth of the afternoon sun. My eyes close as a slight breeze rufflesContinue reading “When I Fail to be Faithful”
Infinity Within
Infinity Within by Sarah Freymuth Smoke rises into the night, plumes of flame in the barrel. Stars scattered across the sky; Milky Way bow tie stretched against the black. My friend Jordan and his pipe, sweet scent of tobacco. We scan the dark, silent water, which stretches on and on, shrouded in the back ofContinue reading “Infinity Within”
Hope Among Thwarted Plans
Hope Among Thwarted Plans by Rachel Britton My husband turned the key in the lock. “We’ll live here for ten years at least,” he said as we stepped over the threshold. I smiled. After twelve months of house hunting, we had signed papers on the perfect home. Blue wisteria flowers hung over the doorway, formingContinue reading “Hope Among Thwarted Plans”
Rain in the Desert
Rain in the Desert by ST Chapman I call them prayer walks. But are they really? I walk, I meditate, I plan, and I just appreciate. I imagine as I set out from my car that Jesus is walking with me. I invite him and of course, he graciously agrees to come along. And IContinue reading “Rain in the Desert”
Value in Brokenness
Value in Brokenness by Elizabeth Singletary As I entered the next exhibit at the museum, I was aghast at the broken pieces on the floor and appalled someone would destroy museum property and walk away. When I attempted to pick up the broken pieces, I was stopped by the guard who exclaimed, “That’s a pricelessContinue reading “Value in Brokenness”
When I Fear I Have Lost My Flavor
When I Fear I Have Lost My Flavor by Deb Beddoe Sometimes, discouragement knocks hard on your door and it takes everything in you not to invite it in to share a giant piece of chocolate cake. Sometimes, you let it in. And you eat the cake. And the leftover spaghetti. Sometimes, discouragement crawls intoContinue reading “When I Fear I Have Lost My Flavor”
The Artist
The Artist by Wemi Omotosho Each blade of grass is a brushstroke on His canvas. His fauna of diverse beauty of many colours embroidered. Nature in full swing tells of Him. The glory of the Divine in shades of greens and happy yellows, new life springs with His Spirit surge as flowers bloom and saplings emergeContinue reading “The Artist”
Grace in the Growing
Grace in the Growing by Ashlyn McKayla Ohm Flowers must be fashioned from forever. I am a writer, not a gardener, preferring to cultivate sentences rather than seedlings. So I still cannot understand what compelled me to visit a gardening shop this spring and return with an armful of tiny plants. Perhaps it was theContinue reading “Grace in the Growing”
Through A Glass Darkly
Through A Glass Darkly by Sue Fulmore “For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” I Corin. 13:12 KJV We have a new mirror in our home. It is beautiful, round and gold-rimmed withContinue reading “Through A Glass Darkly”
Awake Our Hearts 