It's National Poetry Month, have you heard? I thought I'd share this poem I wrote for some #mondaymotivation. It's called "His Amazing Love" and is from my book Poiema.If you're feeling frustrated with life and people and the world... remember that while all these things can let you down, God never [Read More]
Illustrated Poems
Inspiration From Autumn Geraniums
A new poem that celebrates the steadfast determination of an autumn geranium. [Read More]
Walker Art Center Windchimes
A poem inspired by my trip to the Walker Art Center in MN. I'm not usually a wind-chime person. I find the noise too much. But this sculpture of wind chimes was so soothing and beautiful that I stood before it, closed my eyes, and just took it in. I have thought about that lovely experience ever [Read More]
Spoken Word Poetry From Belonging
My book Belonging is now in audio book form! I'm so excited. It was a wonderful experience to record it, and like all things I do, I'm experimenting and trying to find my way into this new landscape.I've got a couple poems from the book highlighted in the videos below. Check them out! Walker Art [Read More]
I Am
We are... so many things. We are every moment we've ever experienced. We are unlike anyone else. We are who God made us to be. In the days after my adopted father's death, I thought about who I was. That is what this poem, "I Am," is about. From my book, Poiema. [Read More]
