Faith · Grace · Strength

When You Lose Hope Like a Fractured Jar Unable To Hold Water

I know what it’s like to feel like a fractured jar, water spilling out, unable to feel full. The positive life flows in and it drips right out leaving you feeling empty. I know what it’s like to walk around losing hope with each step you take. In many ways you feel like you’ve failed. Going… Continue reading When You Lose Hope Like a Fractured Jar Unable To Hold Water

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Free Gratitude Journal from Cisneros Cafe

Happy Thanks – Giving! This month, I’m happy to share with you a very special treat. I wrote and designed a gratitude journal for you to download and keep. The inspiration for this journal came from my incessant need to find joy in the everyday hustle and bustle of a life filled with constant tugs… Continue reading Free Gratitude Journal from Cisneros Cafe

Faith · Grace · Solitude · Strength

Getting Through Today – A Miracle

Good morning friends, I’ve spent the last couple of weeks sifting through notebook pages spilling over with words and highlighted sticky statements. I combed through my bible with what small amount of energy I can muster these days, but nothing shouted at me. I’m one to be inspired by notebook edges and wavy lines. It doesn’t… Continue reading Getting Through Today – A Miracle

community · Faith · Reading · Writing

Article Shares: All About Words

Today, I just want to share a few articles which have inspired me this month. Grab your latte, let’s chat. I’ve got sugar. Thanks to Christina Hubbard of Creative and Free for tweeting an article out to me on Annie Dillard.  I enjoyed it immensely. After reading that article, I wanted to pull ribbons of… Continue reading Article Shares: All About Words

community · Faith · Writing

Guest Post – Crystal Hall

Welcome to Walk With Me Wednesday where we share together in the journey through writing.  This month I bring to you the theme of community.  I have asked some of my favorite bloggers to join in the conversation. I’m elated to share their work with you. Today, please welcome Crystal Hall of The Good News.… Continue reading Guest Post – Crystal Hall

Faith · Family · Grace · Poetry · Strength

Get Up, Pick Up Your Mat, and Go Home – A Poem

I lean back on the greenish blue, moth-ball scented couch at grandma’s house. I’m all but consumed by the tiny beanie I knit out of fabulous silver sparkled yarn. The invitation from grandma and mom to take up residence at grandma’s home, for the evening, has been a welcome relief from the too-fast work week.… Continue reading Get Up, Pick Up Your Mat, and Go Home – A Poem

Faith · Grace · Solitude · Writing

Walk With Me Wednesday – Life Pauses

It’s Walk With Me Wednesday at Cisneros Cafe.  Each Wednesday we’ll embark on a journey through writing. Let’s take a stroll.   Do you feel like pausing to take a deep breath in the middle of your sentences? I like to decorate my writing with commas for no apparent reason other than I take a… Continue reading Walk With Me Wednesday – Life Pauses

Faith · Grace · Reading · Writing

Walk With Me Wednesday – Writing In Spite Of

It’s Walk With Me Wednesday at Cisneros Cafe.  Each Wednesday we’ll embark on a new journey. Let’s take a stroll. Last week, we began a walk together where I touched on the writing journey.  I’ll continue to write about this journey thru the month of February. Are you worn out by the path before you?… Continue reading Walk With Me Wednesday – Writing In Spite Of