by Deb Farris | Jan 1, 2020 | Devotions
He flings light across the year to come Tosses shadow across the past and teaches us to stand there in between like a tree absorbing the Sun’s warmth
by Deb Farris | Dec 22, 2019 | Devotions
He noticed the sky’s rumblings and turned to find her 20 yards back. “The angels are bowling,” she yelled and laughed but her eyes were serious, scanning the water. His eyes roamed the scene before them: street lamps, floating balls of light, snow...
by Deb Farris | Dec 19, 2019 | Devotions
Advent: Day 19 “What do you want to do with these plants you have in the attic? They’re dead. I’m bringing them down,” Todd said. “Oh, I know. I killed them.” Neither of the two orchids had shown any signs of life for months but I had kept hoping. I had to accept my...
by Deb Farris | Dec 18, 2019 | Devotions
Day 18: Advent is a time for Chili “Oh honey, it’s cold out there!” Todd said when he got back from walking Fannie. “Seven degrees!” I remembered the left over Chili from Saturday night sitting on the basement steps. My mom would make Chili on the day we all piled...
by Deb Farris | Dec 16, 2019 | Devotions
Day 16 Deb’s Advent Calendar When the sun is scarce and the air too cold to breathe in, I do my best to ignore the dryness in my eyes and on the tips of my fingers. I listen to more music, I try to remember to take vitamin D, I take walks, all to help alleviate...
