Category Archives: Ramblings

Strangers

A tall man with a mustache swings the store door open. His black cap perches jauntily on his head—backwards—and he walks with a swagger. His unzipped jacket reveals a graphic T-shirt and a necklace underneath. Two teenage girls trail in behind him, tossing their locks of black hair, with high-top sneakers squeaking on the floor.Continue reading “Strangers”

Light That Fire

…a photo gallery, mini thoughts, and a big announcement… Autumn. Ahhh….when it is autumn, let there be bonfires. Let there be bonfires all year round. For around a bonfire, people gather. Around smoke, ashes, and glowing coals, memories are born. With patient care, a baby spark is nursed to a happy flame. Stretching for theContinue reading “Light That Fire”

Delight

(Scribbled under shimmering trees in a moment of solitude.) I am an ant. Just a jolly, shiny little fellow, skittering across a leaf. A crackly, golden leaf—one that only an hour ago sailed merrily to the ground. The warm crumbly ground, where thousands of other contented leaflets lie. Leaves that embraced the spring sun, twirledContinue reading “Delight”

Spring in Me

I asked God to show me how He is redeeming me. I wanted to see glimpses of how He is turning my ashes into beauty. And He’s showing me something.  I’m still pondering the depths because I can’t fully grasp them. But He’s doing something. First, there was the porcupine. Along the road through the bush,Continue reading “Spring in Me”

He Knew, But Still

The moon escapes behind a forest of clouds, not daring to intrude on the scene in the garden where the Son kneels in deepening shades. Life oozing from sweat pores runs down His face. Doubled over in agony, He sees it all. The stoniness and cold, distortions and darkness. Darkness darker than the absence ofContinue reading “He Knew, But Still”

Floury Galaxies

God spoke. The galaxies, Like flour flicked from His hand, Adorn the space of indigo And glow. -Rynelle Penner Yes, it’s short. Read it again. One of my greatest struggles in writing is making my articles/poems too long. But this time, I made it short. This quote captures my problem well. “I have made thisContinue reading “Floury Galaxies”

Marvelous Mystery

Who is more wonderful than Jesus Christ?  What is more marvelous than God Himself coming to earth?  He exceeded all expectations. He completely changed the world. His coming marked a new kingdom, a new life, a new future. Those who saw Him marveled. Confused religious leaders struggled to defend themselves. His own followers wondered atContinue reading “Marvelous Mystery”

Highschool Soccer

These days, the precipitation has lost its confidence. Sometimes it comes down as rain, sometimes as sleet, and other times as stickiest snow. The temperature seems more confident, settled around zero, occasionally dipping or rising slightly. That’s prime conditions to bring back memories of high school recesses. So this time, I’m sharing a fun post.Continue reading “Highschool Soccer”