Sinister creatures lurk in the shadows around us. The human eye can see a fraction of the predators surrounding it. Murder, abuse, and slavery despoil the world, yet they wield far less power to commit evil than the forces inspiring them. Mankind yearns to secure its safety by means we can…
Several months ago, I discussed a certain tree with my son. Thin clusters of leaves struggled for air between clumps of moss. "Did it even bloom this spring?" "I don't think so." "Hope there's nothing wrong with it. I love the spray of tiny flowers across the lawn when it blooms."…
Rain cascades from the grey mists above to saturate vegetation and the aquifers beneath it. Drops tinkle against windows and tin to craft a natural melody for the tree frog's song. The first day of rain sets the outdoor world in gem-like sheen.We dust-beings observe from shelter. New scenery delights the…
Dry skin shrivels into minuscule canyons between veins and wrinkles, aging my hands decades beyond the years they've earned. A pinched spot eases back into place, confirming my need for water. I drink the last drop from my glass, but my flesh will soon crave more. Just outside, noon rays crisp each…
“'Am I only a God nearby,' declares the Lord, 'and not a God far away?'" - Jeremiah 23: 23 An endless list of unfinished tasks scrolls day and night across the back of my mind. If I work toward one goal, another lags behind. Time seems set against hope of accomplishing them…
My childhood days at the beach included wading as far into the ocean as my tiptoes allowed. My father, brother, and I peered across the glimmering water's surface toward the oncoming swells. We sprang over mild waves, sharing a grin between them. Moderate heights demanded a bit more focus for a…
Wondrous eyes peer into the glass orb, longing to exist within it. Iridescent dust floats through a world only habitable by childlike imaginations. They've always captivated mine. Snow globes blend relevant truth with magical shimmers. The scenes tug at my spirit, and a yearning for snowflakes bursts forth. I pulled up a…
LED strands wind through plastic branches, grabbing the hooks of metallic globes. Cinnamon sticks plunk into tidy rows of cider mugs. Cookies huddle onto platters and store shelves brim over with packages. Christhannukwanzolidays strode into our community, complete with all the fixings. The trimmings themselves have not cut Christ from Christmas.…
"Such a person feeds on ashes; a deluded heart misleads him; he cannot save himself, or say, 'Is not this thing in my right hand a lie?'” - Isaiah44:19-20 Several bags of candy lurk in my house. I won't divulge where I hid these treats from my family. The loot stash must remain…
“'Eat it today,' Moses said, 'because today is a sabbath to the LORD'" (Exodus 16:25). We've all heard the terrible story of Titanic's victims who forfeited dessert to save their figure. Though I don't advocate gluttony or any other sort of hedonism, each day has it's own sweet opportunities. The gift loses…