Like a jester serving the king, we are all trying to speak some truth into the world without losing our heads. A gypsy just walked into Starbucks. A bandana covers … Continue reading #52sparks: An eye
#52sparks: A personified stuffed animal/toy
Walter Gray, Explorer Extraordinaire There comes a time in every explorers life when he must leave home and travel out into the great big world. For Walter Gray, this was … Continue reading #52sparks: A personified stuffed animal/toy
Hold On
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV) Jeremiah … Continue reading Hold On
#52sparks: Something Colorful
Ruby sparks Turqoise frost With some lemon fears in between Emerald envy Violet power Where does my apricot voice fit in? Shadowed corners Transparent lights And an orange that … Continue reading #52sparks: Something Colorful
#52sparks: Illustrate your favorite quote
Second week of this writing challenge and I’m already finding myself staring at the walls seeking inspiration. “Illustrate your favorite quote” the internet tells me. So I ask the … Continue reading #52sparks: Illustrate your favorite quote
#52sparks: A piece of clothing
Like far too many of my high school choices, I did it to impress a boy. He was, and I’m sure still is, one of those boy next door types … Continue reading #52sparks: A piece of clothing
Here in Anticipation: Mary
She loved her child the moment the angel spoke to her. After it left her that night, darkness came back into the room quickly, and yet there was also a … Continue reading Here in Anticipation: Mary
First Words
My mom tried so hard to get my first word to be “mommy.” My father spent most of the time at work when I was little, so it made sense … Continue reading First Words
Here in Anticipation: Zechariah
Since no one remembered exactly what his first word was, Zechariah liked to say that it was “Adonai.” As a priest and leader in the community, his entire life was … Continue reading Here in Anticipation: Zechariah
As the Mall Turns…
At 11:15am on a Friday the traffic was not that bad. It was the last day of school before the holiday break, and a nice lull between morning coffee runs … Continue reading As the Mall Turns…
Starting Line Miracles 