Do not go gentle into that good night Rage, rage against the dying of the light. -Dylan Thomas / / / / / / / / / / / / / / I cursed the darkness Because I thought Someone would hear my complaint And light a match. I cursed, and railed, And filled my … Continue reading On cursing the darkness
A Prayer for the Children, by Ina J. Hughes
We pray for the childrenwho put chocolate fingers everywhere,who like to be tickled,who stomp in puddles and ruin their new pants,who sneak Popsicles before supper,who erase holes in math workbooks,who can never find their shoes. And we pray for thosewho stare at photographers from behind barbed wire,who’ve never squeaked across the floor in new sneakers,who … Continue reading A Prayer for the Children, by Ina J. Hughes
An Artist’s View on AI Generated Content
AI can be useful, but we when we use it to create, we are losing the joy of that process.
Why does God allow good things to happen to evil people?
Funny question, eh? Because usually everyone asks the opposite: Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? The problem with that question is that none of us are good. Romans 3:10-12 tells us that: None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God.All have turned aside; together they … Continue reading Why does God allow good things to happen to evil people?
Elisabeth Elliot
The gift of community
Lately I’ve been thinking about the gift of community. When you’re struggling, community is a gift because it gives you a place to belong, a place you can be vulnerable, a place you can share your real life without fear of judgement. As a newcomer, we may approach a group of people thinking, “What’s in … Continue reading The gift of community
“Jesus of the Scars” by Edward Shillito
If we have never sought, we seek Thee now;Thine eyes burn through the dark, our only stars;We must have sight of thorn-pricks on Thy brow,We must have Thee, O Jesus of the Scars. The heavens frighten us; they are too calm;In all the universe we have no place.Our wounds are hurting us; where is the … Continue reading “Jesus of the Scars” by Edward Shillito
Is it possible to be friends with someone I oppose politically?
Now and then, I work at a cute little shop here in town. Just a few days ago, a lady came in and said she was visiting from the other side of Anchorage. We’re celebrating our twenty fifth anniversary; it’s a miracle we didn’t kill each other! I laughed and we chatted until she brought … Continue reading Is it possible to be friends with someone I oppose politically?
Side Quests
My oldest daughter worked in Bristol Bay this summer. She was on the water for a couple months, cooking for the crew of a net barge. The day before she left, she holed herself up in her room to pack and get ready. The following day, she emerged with several papers, various dates scrawled across … Continue reading Side Quests
The Joy of a Simple Life
There is so much joy to be found in the simplicity of life.
Mekeisha Smith, Writer 