In The Beginning A Poem By Joy Aletheia Stevens ~ In the beginning ~ God gave me a rose And it captivated me! Not one flaw, in it, did I see. ~ God gave me a universe And all I could do Was sit in wonder, utterly subdued. ~ God gave me an ocean, The […]
Grace for the Beast
Sometimes I think I see the world in a somewhat odd way. I’m extremely analytical, and very sympathetic. When I hear of the horrors and atrocities committed by people I’m caught up in the question, “why?” I look for reasons, reasonable ones, that could have led this person down this road to become the person that […]
Seeking Him
There was once a boy, his name was Samuel, and he loved God. Samuel is a rather iconic figure in the Old Testament. He anointed first Saul, then David as Kings of Israel. Before that he served God faithfully as both Priest and Judge. Even the very beginning of his story is remarkable, as we […]
Happy Easter!
He is Risen! He is Alive! The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Matthew 28:5-6 We have a defense and advocate for our […]
Love One Another: A Walk Through John 13 for Passover
It’s Good Friday, the night we recognize the Passover meal that was Christ’s Last Supper. His last evening with His disciples and His crucifixion. Today I want to spend some time in a passage of scripture from that evening, a passage I consider to be one of the most intimate, the most beautiful, and the most profound. […]
Spring!
Spring! A Poem By Joy Aletheia Stevens For Easter ~ Raindrops falling on windows, Watering the thirsty ground, Always sinking down to the lows, Flowing and making musical sounds. ~ Smells of wet and clean and fresh, And smells of morning dew, Waking flowers into a morning stretch, As the sunshine looks down on you. […]
Set Us Free.
I wonder how many reading this post are struggling with sin in their life. It’s overwhelming isn’t it? Sometime it seems to get to the point that we are just no longer in control, our sin is. I don’t want to minimize this struggle, and I recognize that with some things, some serious addictions, we […]
Meeting the Mystery
My main goal for this blog has been to explore the mysteries of God. To show His beauty, to be thrilled over His grace. To encourage others in their life-long journey of knowing Him. But how do you start this journey? I’m quite aware that by the very nature of my blog the majority of […]
Not All Accepted It
Not All Accepted It A Poem, By Joy Aletheia Stevens ~ I may not be the best, Not high above the rest, But I am not below the others here. ~ There are times all lose the way. But all can return, if they may. Nothing hinders you from drawing near. ~ All are the […]
Lifting Him Up, Because He Was Lifted Up!
I talk quite a bit about the life God calls us to. A life of radical love for people and of an obsession and focus placed on Christ’s face. A life that isn’t easy but so very worth it. Sometimes when looking at this kind of life we are inspired and discouraged at the same […]