Broken Bread

by | Dec 13, 2016 | Advent, Hope, Jesus, Journey, Joy, Pain, Path, Truth

  38 “How many loaves do you have?” he asked. “Go and see.” When they found out, they said, “Five—and two fish.” 39 Then Jesus directed them to have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass. 40 So they sat down in groups of hundreds and...

Falling Embers (poem)

by | Dec 6, 2016 | Pain, Poetry

Is it better to fall slowly since the landing will hurt – or is faster better? Pain, either way How far is it to the moon? Who will catch remnants of a collision with dust still falling? Dust embers ignite, sear souls, leave smoldering sands in their wake To...

Is pain essential?

by | Oct 13, 2013 | Pain

Is pain essential? Perhaps pain is more essential than pleasure. I know for me, it brings me to my knees. I draw closer to the throne of truth and grace and LOVE when I am in pain and in grief. It’s not that joy pulls me away from Him. I have been through enough pain...