Beautiful Dust

"Somewhere in my dust heap there's a richness." – John Steinbeck


Isaiah

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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