Peace – Inspired to Inspire

The Frost-Bitten Sun

The frost-bitten sun sinks. Puckered rosehips, brilliant drops of blood, Sprinkle among the scraggly underbrush, While silvery drifts slouch deep in their beds. The twisted poplar thrusts jagged edges Against soft folds of velvet skies; Snapping air snatches breath, Transforms it to mist, sailing away. Solemn silence shivers. Bold, and girded with jewels, Stalwart OrionContinue reading “The Frost-Bitten Sun”

Hold Your Peace

I started this story four years ago. It has undergone so many harsh revisions that I’m surprised it’s still alive. But because it is, I’ll finally post it. In whatever struggle you may be facing, know that God sees. Let Him fight your battles. Victory belongs to the Lord. “God, do You hear me? WhyContinue reading “Hold Your Peace”

Tranquility

I jammed a key into the lock of the store’s glass door. The lock slid into place with a click. Glancing through the window, I checked to make sure everything was in order. The lights were off. I had emptied the cash register. Good. I scurried down the familiar concrete walk towards the slatted fenceContinue reading “Tranquility”

From An Elephant Teddy

Again and again lately, I have been reminded of how incredibly blessed we are this Christmas season. The blessings come in so many different packages and I cannot unwrap them all for you today. The greatest blessing of all is that my Savior humbled Himself to become man so He could offer salvation. He experiencedContinue reading “From An Elephant Teddy”