A poem from a friend behind bars

A poem from a friend behind bars

This is a beautiful Advent poem from a friend who lives a ver different life than I get to live. His words are rich are striking. Nathan Ybanez, Sterling Correctional Facility “Carpenter” A carpenter is a healer. Ragged bits of tree-flesh Shaped, sanded, glued whole-...
Follow Advent like you never have

Follow Advent like you never have

Let’s face it; Christmas is a letdown for most people. The anticipation is unrivaled; songs, smells, gifts, parties, movies and countdown calendars. But the Christmas season can leave us with an empty bank account, a full schedule of mediocre parties and a barrage of...

Is it time to get intentional about writing?

Most people drift through life dreaming of what someday can be, but never taking the steps to get there. I don’t just want to drift; I want to take the steps God has asked me to take. My theme this year has been “living intentionally”. This journey has led me to...