Category: Poetry
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› Read more: The Nectar of Nature
The Nectar of Nature
The old proverb “It is better to know one mountain than climb many” allows me to sigh in relief. Long…
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› Read more: The Gentle Butler
The Gentle Butler
I could really use a butler. The slow erosion of household cleanliness standards with each subsequent child began this suspicion…
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› Read more: Tiny Worlds of Wonder
Tiny Worlds of Wonder
Growing up, a vacant lot and a wooded area bookended our house. My sisters and I would put on our…
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› Read more: I Thirst
I Thirst
Jesus uttered seven phrases from the Cross. “I thirst” is unique to John’s gospel. As I studied this phrase in…
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› Read more: What a Waste
What a Waste
An alabaster jar worth a year of wages. A woman lavish in her love. Practical disciples who call this waste.…
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› Read more: A Delightful Disgrace
A Delightful Disgrace
I’ve had Moses on my mind all week. Don’t worry, I told my husband and he is not concerned. I…
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› Read more: Slivers of Salome
Slivers of Salome
When it comes to children, even the most shy and discrete mother can become as bold as a lion. I…
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› Read more: Come and See
Come and See
Originally posted on aimeejoseph: “Come and see,” Mary and Martha pushed out the words through sobs, leading their shaken up…
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› Read more: A Tale of Two Veils
A Tale of Two Veils
The gospel truly is a tale of two veils: the veil of death that has shrouded and shadowed humanity since…
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› Read more: Cobbling and Christ
Cobbling and Christ
We don’t talk about cobblers much these days. One doesn’t often find “Drop shoes off to the cobbler” on the…
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