Sarah Steele once again challenges us to lean into the process of becoming and embrace the world around us in her beautifully relatable poems, “Open Up” and “A Better Gardener.”

In “Raindrop Stories,” Lee Kiblinger poetically evokes renewal. Every raindrop bears a story. Rebirth and joy are on the way, bursting into the heavens.

Kimberly Phinney expertly offers four haikus that tell a story of being dismissed and hated—and then blooming anyway in faith, strength, and love. They are paired with her professional flora photography.

In her moving poetry, Christel Jeffs meditates on brokenness, pain, and the power of holy and wholly healing.

In “If I Step Into the Light,” Megan Willome explores the audacity of a wildflower showing up in full bloom. “Golden-cheeked Warbler” shows how one little bird has much to tell us about life.

In “Tears,” Sue Fulmore demonstrates how our tears during suffering become the beginnings of new life.

Through the cherry-petal sidewalk snow in the luminous spring glow, “Joy Returns,” by Lori Smith, breathes life. Through the One who holds us, comes everlasting joy.

While gazing into the euphoric blue sky, Pat Severin’s poetry marvelously captures her spiritual journey. Her words provide guidance, peace, and solace, as we’re not alone on this earth.

In “Numbered Days and Years,” Lauren Madsen beautifully speaks on the power of God’s miracles despite suffering. There’s no refining without fire and no rainbow without the storm.

Henrietta DuCap’s “Stones Cry Out” beautifully depicts change and metamorphosis. The heart is still made out of marble. One moment has become forever.

These words are a sweet reminder of rebirth while holding onto life. “Daughter’s First Spring,” by Rosa Gilbert, paints beauty and innocence, soaking in the tender moments.

In “When Rainbows Disappear,” Stephanie Nygaard beautifully provides hope and comfort in the winter months as we await spring rainbows.

In his poem “Glass All Around Her,” Matthew Nash writes an anthem for women to never silence their voices as worthy daughters of God.

In “Weedy Eschatology,” Mark Stucky shows how we are more like weeds than roses—and how its resilience, not circumstance, that matters most.

In “Vineyard Vision,” Hayley Rawnsley reminds us that what we call a desert place may just be a vineyard in God’s eyes. Then we journey to the first mundane signs of spring and how they mean spring nonetheless in “Sacred Spring.” And finally, “Fresh Coat” gives the picture of an abandoned canvas being repainted by the Master Artist Himself.

A.M. Everett reminds us of God’s unyielding faithfulness in her beautiful poem, “The Rock.”

God does his best work in the darkness. Anokina Shahbaz shares words of triumph and transformation after emptiness and despair in “The Necessary Darkness.”

In his thought-provoking poem “Tonight,” Justin Lacour recognizes God’s love through all things. A flower will bloom, even in the outer darkness.

In her thought-provoking poem, “A Conversation with Death,” Donna Bucher leads us on a journey from death to life through the power of Christ.

In her heartfelt words, Adine Pietersen bares her soul. “A Letter from God” is a love poem to humanity. God will take care of us, now and forever, with supernatural protection.