We’ve reached the final week of this series, and I really can’t believe it. I’m starting to mourn the month being over! The past few posts have been a little intense and I’m very, very thankful you’re hanging with me. Here’s what the week ahead will hold: 6 guest posters are lined up and their posts will be interspersed with […]
At Peace (survivor songs #24)
At Peace by Ramone Romero Note by Harmony: this painting came to mind again and again as I wrote Spirit of Life. It perfectly depicts to me what Jesus has done for my heart. Ramone had a different inspiration when he painted the piece. About The Artist Ramone Romero believes that God is real, personal, and still speaks […]
Spirit of Life – a story about comfort, concluded (survivor songs #23)
This is the final part to a story about comfort. Start at the beginning here. :: the following contains triggering words for survivors of sexual abuse :: _________________ And Jehovah Elohim formed Man, dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and Man became a living soul. Genesis 2:7 _________________ On […]
These Were Ashes, This Was Mourning – a story of comfort part 4 (survivor songs #22)
A story about comfort, part four. For part one, see A Lie That Fell Like A Curse. For part two, see “That’s Not True.” For part three, see Mourn The Shame For part five, see Spirit of Life :: the following may contain triggers for survivors of sexual abuse :: ___________ __________________ I will give […]
Worship In Tears: mourning chronic disease (survivor songs #18)
My philosophy on life for as long as I can remember has been to move forward. Work through the trials, learn from the mistakes, let go of the regrets, and walk forward to the next thing. I’m not a huge crier, and can count on one hand the times I would describe myself as […]
Healing Waters: Reflections on Postpartum Depression (survivor songs #17)
I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; At night I stretched out untiring hands And my soul refused to be comforted (Psalm 77:1) I don’t believe any woman is fully prepared to become a mother. Yes, we have […]
With Me In The Rain (survivor songs # 16)
With Me In The Rain by Ramone Romero “…I guess I have no other way to go Lead me on, then, through it all Be my comfort in the rain…” Read the the painting’s full poem here. About The Artist Ramone Romero believes that God is real, personal, and still speaks today – often through visions, […]
Joy Forged Through Mourning (survivor songs #11)
:: a guest post by Heather Lee :: Mourning. Wow. That’s a pretty wide topic. The scope is so wide in fact that it’s hard to know where to start. I mourn over industrialism. I mourn over the loss of green spaces. I mourn over our polarity. I mourn over the existence of hate. […]
Creator Hears (survivor songs #10)
Creator Hears by Ramone Romero Prayers Breaths Sighs Cries Tears Prayers of thanks Breaths of spirit Sighs of longing Cries for help Tears of lament Creator hears Creator receives Creator knows Creator feels Creator weeps His hands hold the prayers His Spirit hears our spirit His wounds know the pain His heart feels […]
Earthed In Jesus (survivor songs #9)
If you haven’t read Rachel Kathrine’s post “The Widow,” well, it really is very good. I think perhaps I’m enamored with her peek at Jesus and the Widow because writing Survivor Songs has so far been for me an exercise in sacrifice. I perceive poverty; I feel as though I have so little to give. In a temple filled with rich writers […]