by Deb Farris | Sep 13, 2025 | Faith and Nature, Musings
There’s a place set apart, where transformation awaits. Birch leaves shimmer, hinting at treasures—golden wisdom just one breath, one breeze, away— as one maple tree blazes a flame of red, as an unexpected guide with wings appears, reigniting something in me,...
by Deb Farris | Aug 12, 2024 | Devotions, Nature
It was a regular weekday morning and we were just running a few ordinary errands, like taking my car in for new brake pads, picking up some milk, when just outside the grocery story, I came across this extraordinary beauty. It took my breath away, especially the busy...
by Deb Farris | Jun 30, 2024 | Faith, Musings, Writing
—On Publishing, Prayers and Healing in My Second Chapter Sometimes I get so overwhelmed and filled with self doubt when I do my query searches for agents and publishers I feel like Dorothy in the field of the poppies. Oh, it can be discouraging and draining. Never is...
by Deb Farris | Feb 28, 2024 | Faith, Musings, Writing
True, it was 73 degrees yesterday. The day ended with lightning. And high winds. A thunderstorm came, followed by hail and rain. We woke up to snow. But yesterday? “It’s a gorgeous day!” Liz said, her face exuding the beauty of a truly spectacular February day in...
by Deb Farris | Nov 26, 2023 | Faith, Family, Musings
“Keep going, it’s okay if you mess up, you’re only human,” I tell myself. God’s grace is on you, His glory is in you.* I have the best writing friends. Their words arrive and bless me every day, even at 3:00 a.m. Especially at 3:00 a.m. When I can’t sleep these days,...
