The Garden of My Heart

I found myself in garden. A vast garden, filled with rows and rows of plants and trees and flowers. As I looked around, I saw that some parts of the garden seemed well kept, planted correctly and properly watered. But in other areas, weeds grew wild and plants looked eaten by by wild animals or…

Back to the Boat

“I don’t like the look of those clouds out there.”  Peter and John were both sitting at the front of the boat together as the disciples rowed across the lake. Peter was pointing out to the mountains beyond the sea as he remarked on the sky’s ominous threat. John moved closer to Peter to get…

Where Does This Path Lead?

I find myself on a road. I’ve been down this way here before but it’s somehow different this time. But I’m not sure exactly how. This time, the road seems narrower. Did I have a map? Or have I been lead by someone this whole time? I pause from my long journey and take a…

Battle Worn.

There I was, in the middle of a battle raging around me. Fighting back the endless bombardment of my enemy’s advancements. On every side, my attackers pressed in. Their eyes blood thirsty & faces distorted in rage, they had taken on the advantage in the battle. I was surrounded on every side, the victim of…

Rescued.

I turned around and looked behind me to see if they were pursuing. I then looked down at the rusty shackles on my wrists, trying to shake my hands free. In my desperation to escape, I didn’t even notice the chains but now the noise of their rusty edges clanked together echoing throughout the dark…