When the Blossoms Bruise and the Flowers Fall

Last winter, I joined an amazing group of women who gather to share a meal along with stories and thoughts we’ve written in response to a selected prompt. The prompts change each month, and often we’ve used those provided by Red Tent Living. But this month, our host...

The Smallest Pieces of the Kingdom

“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Luke 12:6-7 ESV God cares for the small, the simple creatures in his...

Audacity and Imagination

In her book, Wild and Free, Jess Connolly describes a dream she received. In this dream, she and a friend stand over her concrete planter box, one filled with only deadpan soil and rocks. As she watches the soil, vibrant, colorful flowers and lush foliage begin...