The Fall Collection: TO THE MOUNTAINS
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Sarah Steele, senior editor
Ashley Whittemore, editor
Kimberly Kralovic, editor
Heather Lobe Johnson, editor
Kimberly Phinney, editor-in-chief
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Tattered Gal of Dust and Others
In her moving works, Deborah Rutherford writes about beauty, redemption, and restoration through the lens of the changes of life we all face and a woman’s deep need to be whole and loved.
The Most
In her short yet powerful poem “The Most,” Mariana Mosli explores our universal need and Jesus’ response.
That Love, That Beautiful Love
In his spoken word poem “That Love, That Beautiful Love,” Troy McLaughlin explores the sheer magnitude of God’s great Love for us.
New Dance of Life and Other Poems
In her trio of poems “New Dance of Life,” “Music to Christ’s Ears,” and “Carrying Through,” Alexis Ragan reflects of new life at this end of this life, the sounds of life that are sweet to Jesus, and what it means to persevere during hardship.
Restore Me Back to One
In her poem “Restore Me Back to One,” Ili Nicole Felix assesses her life and asks God to help restore her heart, just as a surgeon might do for his patient.
Waiting Room and Other Poems
In her poem “Waiting Room,” Chelsea Fraser paints a setting of her old life, waiting for restoration. In her other poems, she also explores themes of identity and motherhood.
Anxiety’s Lies
In her moving poem “Anxiety’s Lies,” Elizabeth Houseman reflects on a time in her youth when anxiety stole her hope and how she refuses to allow it to do the same in adulthood.
Autumn Snow and Other Poems
In her poetry “Autumn Snow” and “In the Garden at Night,” Deanna Mims revels in the seasons as nature reveals deeper spiritual meanings to her.
Sonnet 11, 12, and 13
In his sonnet sequence, “11,” “12,” and “13,” Elder Gideon touches on the heavens and the Spirit within.
As I Allow My Soul to Heal
In her moving poem “As I Allow My Soul to Heal,” Stephanie Daich releases hate and deception while uncovering the freedom of God’s love.
Trust and Other Poems
In her touching poetry, Donna Bucher reflects on key moments in her life when she learned to trust God despite living in darkness.
Prayer of the Overwhelmed
In her own psalm “Prayer of the Overwhelmed,” Pat Severin shares her heart of confusion and hopelessness while trusting the Lord.
Did Not Our Hearts Burn Within Us?
In his poem “Did Not Our Hearts Burn Within Us?” Michael Shoemaker speaks on hope and encouragement after darkness, opening to God’s light.
New Chronology
In his poem “New Chronology,” Nicholas Trandahl meditates on the passage of time and the changes both man and nature experience in the searching.
A Butterfly’s Advice and Other Poems
In her three poems, Grace Shaw, invokes a Mary Oliver-like spirit as she meditates on nature and its spiritual gifts.
To the Daffodil Growing in the Shade of the Cypress Tree and Other Poems
In her poetry, Carreen Raynor explores themes of growth, survival, and beauty through nature.
To Dive Again and Other Poems
In her poems, Alexis Ragan explores the depths of the human experience and God’s saving grace.
The Unseeing of a House Sparrow and Other Poems
In his collection of three poems, Ion Corcos reflects on life, family, and love through the imagistic and complimentary lens of nature.
April Crowns and Other Poems
In his poetry, Steven Searcy explores fatherhood and faith through the beauty of nature and innocence.
Loss to Gain
In her poem “Loss to Gain,” Ashley Whittemore learns there is great and unexpected beauty in loss.
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