Gracee’s kind of a wimp. Well, she used to be anyway. The littlest scratch required a magnifying glass and a box of tissues to absorb all the tears. Drama queen. So we were all thrilled, as well as more than a little apprehensive, when she agreed to play soccer last fall. And then she actually […]
Archives for June 2010
Swallowed by His Strength
Miles of trialsand sorrow smilessink deep the feetin silence speakof eagle wing and singwith fear-sliced heartand trace the scarof sacrificeand blood-stained sheetwhere hidden knifecarves hurting fleshkneel trembling to weep for herand rise againto face what mayits breadth and lengthwith weakness swallowedby His strength. “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. […]
Book Review–Chronological Guide to the Bible
The Chronological Guide to the Bible is a handy little reference tool that attempts to provide an historical arrangement to the Biblical text. It’s designed to help one “follow the flow of events in the Scriptures and see where sacred history and secular history converge into one story of salvation.” To do that, the authors […]
Simplicity in a Shell
This shell dish houses shells (mixed with Claire Burke potpourri) gathered from past trips to the sea. It sits on my dresser and reminds me of times I’ve shed the shell of everyday to seek solitude and simplicity. To stroll a stretch of beach in the early morning and gather treasures in my spirit as […]
Write Honestly
Pull the curtain back Reveal the real Release the light From soul holes Where grace flows From wounded places. Honestly. (Paraphrased from Honestly by VOTA)
Break the Fast
Strawberry preservespool in muffin cryptstrickle down chinand cracked shellsdrip sunshinescrambled joybrowned and pepperedjust right witha side of javawatch the corn growtaste the honeyed breezebreak the fast. Copyright © 2010 by Sandra Heska King
I Love Zinnias
I did a dumb thing. Okay I’ve done several dumb things, but today it’s one dumb thing. I didn’t do it today, but now I’m suffering the consequences. I planted a few herbs, a few flowers. And a lot of zinnia seeds. I love zinnias. The box says, “Easy to grow, just apply and water, […]
Squirrel Thoughts–1
I decided to participate today in Duane Scott’s Pleasantly Disturbed Blog Carnival today with some random thoughts of my own. Not that I ever experience randomness. I’m the queen of . . . SQUIRREL! Now where was I? Oh, one thing about Duane. He does have a habit about sticking his foot in his mouth […]
Framed Memories – Part 3: The End
The storm struck. The barn collapsed. In one sense, relief reigned. Nobody hurt. No more worries about who or what hid in the shadows. No more energy burned in worry about the future. Like what to do with an old barn that faced inevitable demise in some form since restoration was not a viable option. […]
My Head Hurts
My head hurts. I. Mean. Seriously. Thought pellets. My brain must look like cheap siding after a hailstorm. And I can’t get half the ideas out my fingertips or mouth before they melt. They pound at all times of day and night. Wherever I am. Whatever I’m doing. Or not doing. I quit my job. […]
