As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water. Jesus was… Read More
Followed by a yawning cavern
I live next to a deep hole A yawning cavern Waiting for swallow me if I get too near the edge. I back away Every day I need to watch my footing Am I too close? Will I fall in? And I know it’s a bottomless hole. I look at other people’s lives And don’t… Read More
Philippians 2:12-13 According to His purpose
My job is to open my heart to the cleansing and healing power of God, to invite his Holy Spirit to shine its light into all the dark spots. When I do this, He works in me so that my life, my energy, my fruits are all according to his purpose and design. … Read More
Who are they now?
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
