Faith
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I Have Not Seen
What to say; I use words to hold on. We know something is wrong, maybe even everything; And this assumes we know Or have some idea of Wholeness. Scripture calls it Sabbath: When all is right with the world, we can rest. For now, we wait. It’s a lonely business Or at least, that’s how Continue reading
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Patchwork Prayer
Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. “If we have any boast, it is not in our wealth or wisdom or strength. It is that we know the Lord. But an even greater boast…is that the Lord knows us. Here is our place to stand, our Continue reading
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God Hears Israel’s Groaning
I am afraid most of the time. Most days. All the days, really. Israel has never been more relatable. Distrusting, falling into fear Every other minute, Because imminent danger always seems stronger Than past salvation. I cling to this hope: “During those many days The people of Israel groaned And cried for help. Their cry Continue reading
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Adventus
A providential reminder: Advent arrives every year, Enters into my impatience,and says Already, Not Yet. Already but not yet? When I was a child I didn’t know what this meant Outside of gifts under a tree– Mine, but not yet. Jesus says God knows how to give good gifts to his children. I worry about Continue reading
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Path of Most Resistance
Annoyingly You are more inclined to change my heart Than my circumstances. You could move a mountain with ease, Yet are content To take on the tangles Of my attitudes and The dirty corners of my soul. Of course you choose this way, Assuring my dependence on you. You keep the trials in place, Removing Continue reading
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Prayer Continuing
Realizing this will be my prayer all my mortal days: Satisfy me in you. Forever asking Because my foolish heart is forever distracted By the glimmering dreams of this world. Perhaps their glow and temptation will lessen, someday. This is the hope which underlies my prayers, That each morning will find my heart More drawn Continue reading
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Reprise
Father, forgive me, For I have forgotten once more, To trust You. Not The promises I think You’ve made, Or the desires I dream You’ll fulfill, But You, alone. Help me, Father, To trust You To be enough for me. Continue reading
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Table
How do you describe a space That is the same regardless of location? This plane we seat ourselves before Wields an enchantment, Capturing us in conversation, Building families of all kinds. Each time, we leave different than we came– Full in stomach and in heart. All I know: we’re invited to a feast, Which I Continue reading
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Letting Go
When I was five, it was easy to give You the reigns. I was small and weak, And I held so little in my power, It seemed such a simple request to satisfy. I gained Eternity for a pittance. But I began to grow up And Responsibility and Privilege Well, they grew with me. I Continue reading
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Immanuel
עִמָּנוּאֵל I’ve been whispering it for years, Sheltering in place: God with us, God with us. Immanuel has been my comfort In dark places. But this sign grows still greater: Immanuel, Immanuel is a promise, And a battle cry. Immanuel Is my sword and my shield. Whom shall I fear? God is with me. Continue reading
About Me
I’m Stephanie – a perpetual student and aspiring hobbit. I love language, literature, and theology. I’m happiest when surrounded with good food, good company, and things that grow.
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