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 encountered a lone woman and her giant Malinois carrying her tree down like a prize …
Peace: A Sword Forged in Fire!
Peace isn't always silent. Sometimes it is a sword forged in fire.
The Hem
From “All The King’s Men: A Poetic Treatise On Healing” by Jamie Lewis. The Hem: a watercolor 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 my graspShame rears its ugly head againI pull back in dreadUnholy …
Practicing Joy As Rooted Faith
True and lasting joy is never based upon our circumstances. Joy is a practice, often hinged upon perspective, a result of what we cultivate within our lives until in takes root, grows, and produces magnificent fruit. Joy is "Rooted Faith". Why? Because sometimes, often times, it takes faith to practice Joy. It takes faith to …
Broken Baby Jesus
My granddaughter absolutely loves Nativity Sets. Early this fall she discovered the all in one set I had put away in the closet and was intrigued. We took the set out and laid it on the carpet in front of the closet. She and I lay side by side in front of the scene as …
The Adventure of Faith
In this Christmas Season let us celebrate the Advent of Jesus Christ, the King of Kings! Let us rejoice in the journey of Hope, Faith, Joy, and Peace as we explore the story of Hannah as someone who embraced each adventure with a courageous heart.
