A tender shoot, now a mere 18 inches off the ground, reaches toward the sun. The slender stem is fragile, its protection merely a thin, golden layer covering tender green veins that flow with life-giving sap. Tiny, delicate leaves burst through their winter buds to seek light and strength. Daily exposure to the sun, wind… Continue reading The Sophia Tree: Reflections on the Beauty of Childhood
Author: Stephanie O'Donnell
Something Brief, Something True: He Was Forsaken
As I finish up reading in Matthew this week I have been most blessed and encouraged to see the Lord's love triumph upon the wretched yet wondrous cross. Today I'm participating in Aliens & Pilgrims Something Brief, Something True with this thought: "Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until… Continue reading Something Brief, Something True: He Was Forsaken
Two Roads and a Meandering River
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.” Prov. 14:12 One would think life on the banks of a rural river would be secluded and quiet. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. I could watch and listen for hours and never be bored. Geese migrating… Continue reading Two Roads and a Meandering River
Things Too Marvelous
Psalm 131 is a wonderfully humble prayer written by the man after God's own heart, David. It begins like this: O Lord, my heart is not lifted up;my eyes are not raised too high;I do not occupy myself with thingstoo great and too marvelous for me. (Psalm 131:1) Oh, how I would like to be… Continue reading Things Too Marvelous
An Adventure in Fiction
I recently participated in a writing mentorship where I learned much about writing for the glory of God with like-minded writers. (I would highly recommend it—their next session starts in mid-July). One of our assignments was to write a short fiction story based on our favourite Scripture verse. Genesis 5:24 is hands down my favourite… Continue reading An Adventure in Fiction
