hope
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A Christmas Tree Tale
This year we hiked into the forest to obtain our tree. We were prepared and excited for the day. Signs at the beginning of the trail warning of mountain lion presence were not daunting and we forged ahead. Soon we… Continue reading
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The Hem
From “All The King’s Men: A Poetic Treatise On Healing” by Jamie Lewis. I am tired of fighting shameIts shadow chases meI reach my hand to touch HimAnd just as I feel the hem of His garment-A single thread within… Continue reading
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Repairing the Nets: Rules of Rest
This proverb is often attributed to Steve Jobs. It is a valuable way of thinking. It certainly worked for him. But what does it mean? Are we to keep busy merely for the sake of societal or perceived spiritual self… Continue reading
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Promises
Embrace the promise of Spring. Look with hope toward life. Continue reading
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The Vessel
I am a vesselBroken, Scarred, EarthernHaving walked through Narrow PlacesPressed by walls of my own makingCrushed, Beyond RepairPowder, DustFranctured, I lost heartHeavy, the shadow of shameYet heavier still The Spirit of MercyHovering above the chaos of my soulMoving across the… Continue reading
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Labyrinth
Birds aren’t meant to live in cagesNeither are peopleBut there she was: Trapped, uglyLosing all her feathersMoltingPlucking the feathers one by oneFreeing space for new ones to appearIt was painfulIt was hardPerhaps she could be beautiful againI knelt beside her“It’s… Continue reading
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Notes on Proverbs 15
You are a gentle answerA WhisperA HopeThe Lamb of GodLaying down your lifeNo one takes it from youYou are a thunderous replyA RoarA hopeThe Lion of JudahShouting out your victoryDeath can’t keep you boundYou are a tree of LifeThe hope… Continue reading
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Where are You , Sweetheart?
I hear her calling-the little girl who was feee, unfettered-a little bit hippie and a whole lot of wildflower hearted. Continue reading
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My Planner Died
This is the year to flourish! This is the year for HOPE! Continue reading
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A Tale of Two Centuries
Freedom awaits our people, our cities, and our nations. Hope rises! Yet many of us refuse to be more or do more than that which is easy. Jesus calls us beyond the easy. He calls us into more than ordinary.… Continue reading
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