Writers’ Blog
A collection of devotionals, stories, and poems by writers at Heartland
Unpacking the Bible
I recently commissioned a piece of artwork, and the file was too big to transmit normally, so I had to download a compressed version. This smaller file was essentially a set of instructions which my computer followed to recreate the file in its entirety. Using this...
Returning & Rest II
Returning again and againTo that place of rest at your feet,Quiet and safe, open and free,Intertwined with a single heartbeat. Returning again and againTo my home of oneness with you,Dwelling in you as you dwell in me,Here I’m refreshed and...
Tears 1
How far does prayer reach?
Returning and Rest
“In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15b Return / שׁוּבָה (shoo-baw')Once againRetreating – Repenting – RefreshingComing home to PapaSalvation / יָשַׁע (yaw-shah') Rest / נַחַת (nakh'-ath)Decent...
The God Who Sees Me
“Then she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, You-Are-the-God-Who-Sees; for she said, ‘Have I also here seen Him who sees me?’” Genesis 16:13 (NKJV) It’s a perfect day for spreading Liz’s ashes. Warm. Sunny. Breezy. And my sister Ann and I have found an...
An Audience With the King
Once a week, the Prime Minister of England has an audience with the King. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss matters of state. It is private; no notes are taken, nothing is recorded, and no details are leaked to the press. The Prime Minister can freely discuss...
The Kingdom Is Here
Close your eyes and turn on your imagination. What sort of things would you include in an ideal kingdom? Justice? Equity? Unity? What would be some of its leader’s qualities? Bravery? Fairness? Wisdom? Can you see it? A wholly just, equitable kingdom that will never...
Tension in the Kingdom: Persistence & Humility
Tension. Just the sound of that word causes my neck and shoulders to tighten and my jaw to clench. Most of us steer clear of it at every opportunity. However, I’ve been noticing how many different tensions exist in the word of God and the kingdom of God! There are...
Taste and See
“[Jesus] said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.’” Mark 10:14b-15 (NIV) My...
Influenced
“Then suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus alone” Mark 9:8 HCSB. Influencers. They are abundant. And each one is vying for our attention and a chunk of our time in hopes of obtaining another follower. I don’t think anyone...
