…out of the mud and mire… — from Psalm 40:2 It begins — that hint of light flashing somewhere at the periphery, but there even as I close my eyes, the way you see sparks after flash photography, and soon that faint flicker becomes loud, a sharp-edged row of teeth and claws biting and scratching me,Continue reading “Migraine”
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The Good Way
Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; then you will find rest for your souls. — Jeremiah 6:16 So many paths we miss in this hurry-to-live life when we chose the expected course instead of a restful way — being contentContinue reading “The Good Way”
Dawning Praises
Wake up, my heart! Wake up, O lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song. —Psalm 57:8 You sing for me and the mountain before the others rise, and I feel as if I could listen to this symphony, your warbles and the quaking leaves, until Jesus walks me home — suchContinue reading “Dawning Praises”
The Offering
The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life… — Proverbs 11:30 Each lemony petal seems ready to fall, the seeds, too, wait for the passing bee or butterfly to land, to carry a new generation, disperse a gift asunder, and though we could mourn the loss of a single petal, the sacrifice ofContinue reading “The Offering”
Acoustic Set
My life strums acoustically today, no orchestra, no chorus, just a stripped-down version of self reflecting on life, change serving as the fret; the stage is empty but for God and my instrument, and so my raw voice reverberates in resonate prayer. —C.L. Fisher, September 2021 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are theContinue reading “Acoustic Set”
What Endures
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. — Romans 5:3 Purple petals droop, the stems succumbing to wind, but the blooms remain. –C.L. Fisher, September 2021 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. Fisher and may notContinue reading “What Endures”
In the Winnowing Wind
As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God — Psalm 42:1 The gentle creatures, the ones who seem to arise from the brush, emerge from the trees, quietly appearing as if from air, remind us of the constant care God gives — protection, provision, peaceful surroundings — becauseContinue reading “In the Winnowing Wind”
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”
An Hour of Promise
The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day. — Proverbs 4:18, NLT There is this hour before dawn, no longer night but before morning, an in-between dark that holds a promise full light is coming, the first song of birds willContinue reading “An Hour of Promise”
Poetic Meanderings 