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…
After the Night
Tag: caring
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…
The Case of Dr. Jekyl and Mrs. Heid
By Katie Heid Christmas vacation has ended and change is upon me. It’s the moment when I morph from “Vacation Me” into “Regular Me” and take on all the uptight, flustered crazy that comes with it. Allow me to introduce…
Leave it All Behind
“Leave it all behind. Leave it all behind.” I’m listening to these words from the Casting Crowns song, The Well. Singing in my best Mark Hall imitation voice, I revel in Jesus’ willingness to take all my burdens on Himself while…