Photo by Jefferson Santos on Unsplash These days, watching the news or scrolling through social media often leaves me feeling discouraged and drained. The world is chaotic, full of noise. High tensions. Pointing fingers. But Christians are called to stand firm in the faith, to be rooted in […]
Excerpt by Deborah Detering Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash My mother-in-law, in the twenty years we lived nearby, never reminded me to empty my garbage pail. When those I love are having trouble with old hurts, new relationships, or addictions, I want to tell them, “Your garbage can is […]
Post by Dyane Forde Featured Image by Ben White on Unsplash I just finished reading a YouVersion devotional called “Meeting With God” (see link below). I love Day 6. It talks about prayer and how Christians sometimes try everything except prayer, when they face problems. An explanation about […]
Poem by Matthew Miller (inspired by Joel 2:12-14) Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash Last night, thunderstorms combed branches, splashing the mulberries’ face. Streams of mercy on their dry roots, call for songs of low hush praise. In last night’s bolts, wayward flashes, my son came downstairs half-awake. He climbed in […]
Poem by Lora Harvey Image by Photo by NOAA on Unsplash Barely adrift long after the last raging storm has passed. The beating, scorching sun an equally opposing enemy, and just as brutal. Surrounded by taunting waves lapping against my parched skin. Teasing me with their deceiving nature; […]
