by Deb Farris | May 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Wake up! The Dancer comes, acknowledging you by name. He rejoices over you with dancing (Zephaniah 3:17), giving strength and supporting you with His Right Hand, turning you from problems to His Presence– Plié: bending you toward the needs of others Tendu:...
by Deb Farris | May 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
The brave can anticipate the morning light while still in the darkness. Joy is found in the confident expectation there. Be loving this day with a thankful heart and sounds of laughter. God’s mercies are new each...
by Deb Farris | Apr 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
I reach for my gray flannel zippered hoodie rubbed raw at the elbows. My heart waiting at the precipice of rebirth, worn from wandering and wondering, I am raw. Stained front and back, zipper broken, no longer able to retain warmth, I cling. I am stained. Lowly lady...
by Deb Farris | Apr 24, 2016 | Musings
I lifted my head and craned my neck to look at the clock and felt a sharp pain in my shoulders just as Mary pounced on my stomach. We really need a bigger bed I thought as I strained to read the red numbers on the clock. 2:40 am. I tried to swallow away the fiery burn...
by Deb Farris | Apr 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
First comes joy’s anticipation–beauty to behold. Then the daily drudgery of mastering the tendu. Pulls, tears, breaks–the pain of perfecting technique. Joy becomes something of the past as I am forced into stillness, injured. Then, evidence of...
