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I am a stone,Hardened and small,Forsaken, alone,Rejected by all. Lost in the wilderness,Untended, neglected,In a sea of bitterness,Sad and dejected. Hardened stone,Cold-hearted and dull,Forgotten, unknown,Bitter and gall. My surface is rough,Appearance unsightly,Grumpy and gruff,Grieving contritely. They say I feel no pain‘neath my hardened surfaceYet, I feel the sun and rainA longing for my purpose I… Read more

I’m dreaming of a time when we had it all. A career set before me, plenty of work, and an abundance of money. This was my Egypt. In reality, we didn’t have it all. I know that. My mental space was crowded and overwhelmed. I was trying to work a full-time stay-at-home job while at… Read more

2 Chronicles 29-31 Hezekiah, King of JudahDescendant of DavidHe did right in the sight of GodTwenty-five years of age Young ruler with a wicked fatherInherited a broken kingdom,a broken temple,and a broken heart Father had destroyed,Murdered his own children,Turned to idolsClosed the doors to God His kingdom in ruin,Enemies surroundPersisted in evilBuried without honor Righteous… Read more

Back in early April, my good friend Stevy gave me a clipping from her flowering crabapple tree. It’s an absolutely beautiful tree that is covered in pretty pink blooms each spring. She uses that tree for her photography, but also as a place of rest where she can read her bible, and journal, and just… Read more

Devotional Scripture Reading:  Deuteronomy 8:1-18 God is our Sustainer. He provides support, relief, and nourishment to His people. But what does ‘sustain’ mean? According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, it’s to give support or relief and to supply with sustenance: Nourish. In essence, God supports us, offers relief in our trials, and nourishes both our bodies and… Read more

This year flew by and I find myself wondering where all the time went. Overall, it was a decent year, marked by both challenging and easy moments, as well as those in between “meh” times. Our family underwent significant changes – Derick started a new job at Fort Gibson High School, I joined a new… Read more