Poetry and stories to explore vulnerability, tenacity, and grace in this crazy, kaleidoscope-beautiful world and seek hope and compassion within life’s imperfections, weaving them into an ever-deepening intimacy with the Author of creation.

What if I could use my breath as a meditation to draw closer to God?

What if I could glean seeds of wisdom and compassion from the Bible's poetry to curate a garden of joy?

What if I could learn from others’ life songs and find courage to let my light shine into the world?

What if by reaching out more in loving-kindness I could develop a deeper intimacy with the Lover of my soul?

And those storms... what if I could learn to find peace in the deep beneath the roiling waves?

What if I could truly believe…

Have you ever wondered… wandered through the Bible’s pages looking for answers?

Walk with me if these questions intrigue. I don't have all the answers, but I believe the journey is more important—exploring, dwelling in the Mystery and immensity of God’s Love.

I have a song longing within to be heard.

Maybe you do to.

Walk with me. Let's explore what it means to be loved by Everlasting Love.

The strings of my heart

strummed by the Spirit

must sing:

Look what Love has done in me

I am small, chained by inadequacies,

but you do not see as the world sees, you delve into the heart’s deep waters

you touch each heart

beat with Love, for Love

in Love, my music can no longer be silent

Look what Love has done through me

I am far from graceful and gracious but Grace speaks louder than shame

Peace stills the waves, and safe within the power of Love's wings,

I will soar

and sing

how high and wide, how deep and long your Love will reach—

Infinite Love desiring to be desired…

so here I am on the outer edge of my comfort zone, praying not to be entangled in the ever-changing net of popularity but instead to break open

my heart enough to release my song:

Come see what Love can do in you…

and breathing in love

I will listen heartfully

another exhaling her song

Look what Love has done through me

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