We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. —2 Corinthians 4:8, NLT He told me over oatmeal about some news story —some horrible event that happened somewhere— but I didn’t hear the details, I didn’t ask for more, I scooped up aContinue reading “A Loss of Appetite”
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Soothing Balm
The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world. — PsalmContinue reading “Soothing Balm”
Witnessing Grace
As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. —1 Peter 4:10 Light breaks just beyond these aging limbs, this kindly tree with its split bark and thinning canopy is still offering a single cascade of fuchsia blooms— morning’s gift of dewy blossoms—Continue reading “Witnessing Grace”
A Melody
…His compassions do not fail. —Lamentations 3:22 When I am lost, wandering the hard terrain of pain in this world or trapped within the mumbling maze of my own despair, even when my words fail and only grumblings and moanings escape, any prayer, however ineloquent, becomes a melody, beautiful in the surrendered- knowing that God Continue reading “A Melody”
Delicate Wings
“Nature was one of the key forces that brought me back to God, for I wanted to know the Artist responsible for beauty… such as in the intricate designs on a butterfly wing.” – Philip Yancey Like a wisp of paper, these wings allow light to breathe through and lift this creature to sky, toContinue reading “Delicate Wings”
Mumbling
…groanings too deep for words… — From Romans 8:26 Unsettled but ready for rest,… she prays, but her words are muddled, and so she rambles, knowing God can sort through her thoughts, decipher her heart’s need, make poetry out of her mumbled pleas… —C.L. Fisher, July 2021 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images areContinue reading “Mumbling”
Passing Through Heaven
The sun rises at one end of the heavens… — Psalm 19:6 You passed through a shower of leaves, the light rising amid the overhang of trees, and I thought of heaven in that ray-spark moment when the sun sent just enough light to give this trellis a halo, as if I could step intoContinue reading “Passing Through Heaven”
Pilgrimage
“Not all those who wander are lost” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien Shafts of light in hazy rays dance inside the shaded little patio garden, warming sun falls fully on tiles of sapphire and terracotta marking the way to a welcoming table, and I am enamored by the little path through a faded turquoise gate into theContinue reading “Pilgrimage”
As Light Broke
My eyes lift to the center arch as light breaks through the caged lamp-tops Illuminating the cool, smooth tiles above…. Moments before I stepped into this historic cathedral, I learned that a friend had passed, walked into heaven just hours ago, and now I bow my head, imagine her like that light, her soul waking,Continue reading “As Light Broke”
What Survives
But as for me, I will sing about Your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress. — Psalm 59:16 A bloom exists, willing to share beauty within the barriers given, even in limitations or attemptsContinue reading “What Survives”
Poetic Meanderings 