137 years her family worked this land. It’s who they are. The farm is still there, but not theirs any more. She is a runner, venturing out from a parent plant whose roots, once deep and secure, have been pulled up. She helped loosen the soil that held it there to transplant it in town,… Read More
Pulverizing brick walls
I am a child of God, baptized with the Holy Spirit. He lives inside me, yet I still often try to box Him in. I don’t listen to His quiet voice or open the eyes of my heart to hear/see the walls that I construct to block His light. Unless I see through Holy Spirit… Read More
Guest Post: Clever Weather by Jaren Hailey
For those of you who love living and love a clever turn of phrase, have I got the friend for you. This is a preview poem from Jaren Hailey’s upcoming book of poetry–it should be published this fall. Her previous book, Northern Neck Virginia and Other Profound Spaces, is available from http://www.thewriteplace.biz/bookplace I had the privilege of… Read More
Philippians 2:9-11 Jesus is Lord!
I am on my knees in awe of Jesus. Philippians 2:9-11 (New Living Translation) Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that… Read More
Lucid dreaming
Vivid dreams. I have them. I’ve always had them. Okay—sometimes they were during the day when I should have been listening to the teacher give out the next day’s assignment—but they were very real. I still have them, but mostly at night when I am sleeping. I tell my husband about them even though dreams… Read More
Sluggish from sitting?
Writers, how many hours a day do you sit in front of a computer? Me, too. That’s why a book review of The First 20 Minutes on NPR’s Fresh Air caught my attention. New York Times Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds shared some simple ways to combat the sedentary lifestyle—many of which I already practice.… Read More
Philippians 2:5-8 Servant-hearted and obedient
What is my attitude supposed to be? Am I to be someone who is always concerned about my status, my importance, and recognition for who I am? No, God calls me to give up status to be servant-hearted and obedient to Him. Philippians 2:5-8 (New Living Translation) You must have the same attitude… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 