Category Archives: Poetry

Getting (Sort of) Ready to Celebrate Christ’s Birth

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Esther Hizsa

In two days Advent begins and with it comes that stress-inducing question: Are you ready for Christmas? Those words produce a flurry of images—shopping, decorating, baking, Christmas cards, and list making—that sends chills of expectations through my soul. I’m overwhelmed … Continue reading →

Posted in Advent, Christmas, Poetry, Popular Posts, Poverty of Spirit, Prayer | Tagged Advent, Advent Poem, Advent reflections, Godspace, Kathy Krahn, Kelly Dycavinu, Linda Smythe, New Life Community Church, Popcorn with a Spoon, preparing for Christmas, Susan Horikiri, Tanya Eichler | 4 Comments

Opening Doors, Dropping Keys, and Setting Prisoners Free

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Esther Hizsa

Sunday morning the new guy preaches again. He jokes and sings. He’s not afraid to say what’s true. He’s not afraid. He sees the stressed look on my face and winks. The man reminds me of Hafiz—the way he goes about humming and opening doors. I take a … Continue reading →