by Deb Farris | Dec 22, 2024 | Advent, Devotions, Faith, Writing
Part I of II Find Part II here “Who does she think she is,” Leonora said as she leaned in to her friend Lucy. Lucy glared back and shushed Leonora as the two boys sitting in front of the girls turned around. Leonora sat up straight, lifted her chin and gave the...
by Deb Farris | Dec 6, 2024 | Advent, Musings, Writing
We’re almost to the second Sunday in Advent. I was thinking about sharing a post from last year about Joy and Peace…but…instead, well, let’s just say when you open your hands and bow your head before moving the pen across the page, plans change. Maybe it was a...
by Deb Farris | Jun 24, 2022 | Devotions, Writing
It’s a beautiful June morning, perfect for sitting on the front porch as I have coffee and do my Devotions. Sometimes it can be distracting, being outside. We face the street, neighbors walk by, I stop reading and writing to say hello and lose the flow. I think God’s...
by Deb Farris | Apr 7, 2018 | Devotions
Seeds planted in hearts where peace is promised. Seeds planted in fields where weeds grow. Gardener is careful not to pull them up too quickly—tender, unrooted seedlings shrivel and die. Garden takes time, still I become impatient, atuned to what I have not. Unbelief...
by Deb Farris | Feb 13, 2018 | Devotions, Poetry
When the world’s weight rests on top the weary wounded what have they to do? Climb higher on the wire up towards heaven’s view. With words they weep for the afflicted, for they know affliction. And in their pain, songs of mercy sing. So you there; lost in...