I hear leaves drinking rain… —William Henry Davies As the fallen petals travel water wells and the leaves released from the trees find rich soil to soften and feed, we find the earth, refreshed, restores us…thank you, God, for sumptuous rain. —C.L. Fisher, June 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the workContinue reading “After the Thunder”
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Waves
“The deepest lessons come out of the deepest waters and the hottest fires.” — Elisabeth Elliot He goes to make me another cup… (Somehow coffee always tastes better when he does). And I stay still and listen to a gentle melody — I rarely sit in silence these days, so soothed by cello and pianoContinue reading “Waves”
A Balance of Truth
…like streams of water in the desert and the shadow of a great rock in a parched land. — from Isaiah 32:2 Let us put to sleep our distress, stow our woes in sunken chests, hide away our sorrows, push down the unrest of our weary souls, not in denial of a difficult world, butContinue reading “A Balance of Truth”
Cheer
“I say to myself that I shall try to make my life like an open fireplace, so that people may be warmed and cheered by it and so go out themselves to warm and cheer.” —George Matthew Adams Why is it we love this season’s return? Perhaps because the notes of change are so muchContinue reading “Cheer”
Morning Blessing
I will wake the dawn with my song.—Psalm 108:2 It is simple, really, just part of my everyday, most times before I speak, but after I kiss my husband, I amble my way to the kitchen, begin to brew my first cup, and I am overwhelmed with the blessing of just waking up. —C.L. Fisher,Continue reading “Morning Blessing”
For Granted
*1: to assume (something) as true, real, unquestionable, or to be expected 2: to value (something or someone) too lightly: to fail to properly notice or appreciate (someone or something that should be valued) Indoor plumbing, clean water that is always nearby, a home with walls, a real floor, a roof, shoes, socks, coats— clothingContinue reading “For Granted”
Familiar Rhythms
After a trial, once the storm has passed, those hours after your heart has been beating so fast, in the still-falling hush once you can breathe again, you find solace in the simplest gifts, the quiet of evening, your own favorite chair, the way sunset casts light through a parted curtain, and you settle intoContinue reading “Familiar Rhythms”
Another Day
His coming is as brilliant as the sunrise. Rays of light flash from His hands, where His awesome power is hidden. — Habakkuk 3:4 The sun nestled near the rising mountains, the great gray mountains peach-kissed by warming rays, just as it has been since dawn’s creation, and I count each day I’ve lived, eachContinue reading “Another Day”
Lil’ Broken Wing
Many people say, “Who will show us better times?” Let your face smile on us, Lord. You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. —Psalm 4:6-8 Alight upon thisContinue reading “Lil’ Broken Wing”
Song of Morning
Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? — Matthew 6:26-27, NLT I’m drawn to the call of the winsome bird,Continue reading “Song of Morning”
Poetic Meanderings 