Winter Wonderland

February 20, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

The snow has fallen in mounds and mounds
The stillness broken by such cheerful sounds
Of children laughing and frolicking in the snow
Throwing snowballs at the fortresses of their playtime foes…

Winter Lady (Snowdrop)

February 15, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

The crystalline stars fall from the cloudy skies
Covering her and all else that in stillness lies
She looks up above as her thoughts drift into space
Of thoughts old and memories buried in cold lace…

Winter 2020: The Church as the Body of Christ: Unity & Community

February 6, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Join us as we explore the Church as the Body of Christ, Unity & Community. In these pages you will find things we all hold in common and things we disagree on. You will find non-fiction, poetry, reflections, puzzles, book and media recommendations, and a fictionalized account of a real fight with the devil. We can’t wait to hear what you think!

The Peryton Lands

February 4, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

The wind sent the cold, wet pelts of snow into his face, obscuring his view to three feet. Hot steam came out of his nose and mouth as he huffed and puffed, attempting to keep warm in the sub zero temperatures.

Snow

January 28, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Swirling, whirling all around
And yet melting on the ground,
Wind blows strong and wind blows fast

Silent Night

January 21, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

True, it was a beautiful spot, so still and serene, every time they looked at it, it sent their troubles and worries away, but they fought to keep them in mind. And yet, there was nowhere else to go, the lake seemed to go on for miles.

A Winter Night

January 16, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Up in the north, the moon hangs high
The brightest light in the still, frosty sky
Whites and blues color the scene below
As all has been hushed by the newly fallen snow

Carol of the Bells

January 2, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Bells are ringing
Choirs are singing
All is joyous and bright…

Christmas Feast

December 28, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

“Be careful now, it’s still very hot,” announced the father as he served the goose. The mother served everything else with the aid of her two eldest children. “Now, before we eat, there’s one final thing, a toast to the Christ Child for His birthday. Happy birthday, Jesus, and a merry Christmas to you!”

Season of Peace

December 17, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

The snowflakes fall over everything so stealthily
Like dainty flowers from the top of a tree
While candles burn brightly before a manger
Giving souls a rest from fighting so much danger