by Deb Farris | Apr 7, 2018 | Devotions
Seeds planted in hearts where peace is promised. Seeds planted in fields where weeds grow. Gardener is careful not to pull them up too quickly—tender, unrooted seedlings shrivel and die. Garden takes time, still I become impatient, atuned to what I have not. Unbelief...
by Deb Farris | Mar 31, 2018 | Blogging, Musings, Not According to Plan, Writing
I remember the day when blogging began to feel like a community of friends. It was because of Lynn Abbotts. I’ve moved around a lot in my life so I know that it can take a couple years for a new place to feel like a home. Three years is probably stretching it. Four...
by Deb Farris | Mar 30, 2018 | Devotions, Poetry
Rise up…Beautiful One. See! The winter is past…the rains are almost over. Buds are appearing, the Season of Song has come. Rise up…my Beautiful One. We’ve seen the scourging, stripes and spearing. We wait in silence. Blood poured out, sacrifice...
by Deb Farris | Mar 18, 2018 | Musings, Poetry
Through sin’s alarming, charming way, I was the wanderer gone astray. I listened as the wind yet blew, and why he came nobody knew. Steep and stark the way to heaven, still Your promise is; I am forgiven. Precious One, you’ve been my guide, throughout my...
by Deb Farris | Mar 17, 2018 | Devotions
I live by one of the Great Lakes. This means I am drawn to the Lighthouse and stand beside God’s glory in the morning. So often it’s like a picture of His love pouring down, or His grace or both. It’s a beautiful way to start the day. Though I...
