Category: Articles

Metamorphosis

When I was first saved I entered a world which was very new to me.  I hadn’t come from a Christian home.  My parents were good, decent people who believed that there is a God, and so they sent me…

Honoring Courage…

Quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ~ “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” “I have decided to stick with love.  Hate is too great a burden to bear.” “The function of…

After the Night

I hear there are mornings soft like rain streams meandering into meadows, days warmed hummed out melodies, fields wide as wisdom, rivers full of light. I hear you will picnic on banks of beauty running free, eat the fruit of…

Bold Hope

I had one of those hard-to-shake dreams last night. I nearly always wear a simple silver ring with the word “hope” etched into its surface.  It’s a tangible reminder for me to stay aware of beauty and God’s goodness, to…

Facing the After Christmas Let-Down

By Katie Heid The Christmas tree is finally down in my home.  We’ve gorged ourselves on the remaining sweets.  Tinsel and ornaments are tucked away, and the outside lights no longer illuminate the neighborhood. Those wonderful sights of Christmas anticipation…