Dear Friends, May your day be one of Gratitude and Thanksgiving, to the Father of lights and His good and perfect gifts; Work and worship, done heartily as to the Lord and those He has placed before us; Joy and contentment in all states and circumstances, rejoicing in His beauty and truth; His Peace and … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
Author: Moira Ferrer
The Landing of the Pilgrims
While it is currently popular to use history as a means to create tension, divide society, and break down tradition, it is more productive to focus on the positive character traits of heroes, expound on uniting principles, and encourage piety and respect toward one’s heritage. Those tired of revisionist or bland history textbooks will find … Continue reading The Landing of the Pilgrims
Beautiful Drolleries
[This world] is a gorgeous old place, full of clownish graces and beautiful drolleries, and it has enough textures, tastes, and smells to keep us intrigued for more time than we have. Unfortunately, however, our response to its loveliness is not always delight: It is, far more often than it should be, boredom. And that … Continue reading Beautiful Drolleries
Friday Four: Where I’m Reading
After giving up social media a few weeks ago, I realize how influenced I was by what I was virtually ingesting. To be blunt, while a whole lot of it was frivolous garbage, there were a number of voices I missed. My hope in removing myself from social media was not to live in a … Continue reading Friday Four: Where I’m Reading
A Sanctuary for Souls
"She loved beauty and she was creative, but her creativeness found its joy in the shaping of everyday life to a form of comeliness, so that it became not just something that one put up with, but something that was enjoyable and lovely in itself."Elizabeth Goudge, The Heart of the Family It's probably a great … Continue reading A Sanctuary for Souls
Courage, Dear Heart
A few summers ago, my husband and I took our four small children for a hike on Washington’s Mt. Rainier. It was fairly early in the season, so there were few hikers around. Most visitor centers were still closed and the snow crowded the higher roads. We decided to hike farther down the mountain where … Continue reading Courage, Dear Heart
Beauty in the Commonplace
I have been pondering lately why poetry matters. Photo by Thought Catalog on Pexels.com Poetry has always been a dragon to me: powerful, mythical, unknowable, beautiful, and intimidating. Most of the time, I don't understand what I'm reading, and it doesn't matter if it's new or old, it's just confusing. The words and patterns are … Continue reading Beauty in the Commonplace
Poetry Monday: Today There is Sunlight
The heart and mind are so fickle. Like clockwork, on the dawn of March 1st I awoke craving light, color, and warmth. I had dreamt of tulips and cherry blossoms that night. Like clockwork, this world delivered snow and cold, and dark, suffocating clouds. My spirits fell almost as soon as I peeked through the … Continue reading Poetry Monday: Today There is Sunlight
Friday Four
This week I thought I would share what I'm listening to- not music, but podcasts. Whether I am going for a walk, running errands, or folding laundry, I still try to fill my days and hours with worthwhile words and thoughts. Every moment of the day is an opportunity to grow and expand the inner … Continue reading Friday Four
On Lent and Truth
A smear of ashes on a forehead. A reminder of our beginnings and our destiny, ashes to ashes, dust to dust. For many, Ash Wednesday is a distressing day, a day when many of us are reminded of sin and shame. The day can stir up all kinds of feelings. Perhaps we focus on the … Continue reading On Lent and Truth
Moira Ferrer 