Lately I've been writing school papers instead of in this blog (in November it was an insane novel-writing adventure [See: nanowrimo.org]), but it's still always on my heart to come here into this sanctuary. I hope to do so more regularly soon. For now, I am blessed by the new year/always new possibilities/new challenges and, thank God,… Continue reading Hope
Author: my heart's overflow
the King of Autumn
Fall is officially here in Northern California. There is a distinct chill in the air, the evening breeze has a different feel, almost ominous, and the days seem compact and more fleeting than ever. The sky before the day ends is a milky sheet of cloud stretched out above everything, but the sunsets this time… Continue reading the King of Autumn
revisiting Narnia
I've been thinking a lot about the love of God, and maybe that's apparent from what I've been writing about lately. I decided that there are few better illustrations of the love of God than dear old Narnia. So for the past couple nights I have been up late reading the lovely books that helped… Continue reading revisiting Narnia
love like blackred roses
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. Psalm 63:3 The love of God never… Continue reading love like blackred roses
gaze upon the beauty
I'm having one of those days...a day that has my heart sprinting in seventeen different directions with all her passion and might. A day when the future is filled with "too much good stuff" (just like am-pm). A day that has my mind jumping around, giddy with new ideas and prospects and creative to-do's. It's a… Continue reading gaze upon the beauty