Blog – Page 66 – Janis Van Keuren

Rescued

“He was rescued from a shelter,” we proudly respond. Our normal comment about this beloved, furry creature who has stolen our hearts. Chip’s fluffy, waggling tail and smiling brown eyes welcome passersby as we take our exercise to the neighborhood streets. His caramel coat and white facial mask accentuate the sparkling eyes that invite, “Come play with me, stroke my fur, see how gentle I am.” He sits politely, in anticipation. However, it wasn’t always that way. That first month after … Continue reading →

Burden Bearer

The names and characteristics of our Loving Father stare back at me from the page where I’m garnering my praise for Him. This morning the praise does not flow. Like a river log-jammed with worry, my praise for God stands motionless in pools of deep anxiety. My heart feels grey and lifeless. It finds no way over the fallen trunks of hope. Again I force my eyes to the page of exaltation. Numbly, I read the words. Names for an awesome God. And then my eyes focus … Continue reading →

A New Journey

How did this journey of writing begin? Was it in a quiet voice whispering to my spirit? Were there gentle nudges along the way? What prompted these wonderings? Was this a direction from the Lord or just my own desire? But it couldn’t be denied that these inner urges bubbling up within me were looking for a means of expression..Was this the time? I queried others on a Christian website. The conversations there wrapped around the idea of what each … Continue reading →

Crisp Winter Dreams

Exiting the church, the crisp, chilly air blanketed me with sensations of winter. As I strolled across the parking lot, the heady smell of burning wood in cozy fireplaces wrapped me in the wonders of winter. Images of snow-covered mountains, an inviting cabin, and the peaceful sounds of a wooded forest captured my mind and carried me to a moment when time stood still. I inhaled deeply of the peace and allowed each of my senses to be saturated with … Continue reading →