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Welcome to the Streams of Comfort Blog! We are a Christian-based writing community that hopes to provide comfort through various creative streams. Each month we will have a topic that inspires our posts. Posts will include various types of writing, from poetry to short stories, and more. New posts will be available every Friday morning!…
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This poem came to be through my mediation on Isaiah 1:15-20. It is astonishing to me that God pronounces Israel guilty and full of sin. And mere moments later, tells them that they will be free of their sin. If they turn from their ways. I think Israel, and we as well, inadvertently choose loneliness…
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It’s almost cliche at this point, the metaphor of leaving a light on in the darkness. We see it in romance, coming-of-age, and more. Yet, we do need to ask ourselves why the concept is so popular. Yes, the image of light shining through the darkness inspires hope. The world usually leaves it at that.…
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I think we can often use loneliness as a place to hide. Using it as a fortress, to keep us safe from those around us. Forgetting that, as Christ followers, we are never alone. God is always with us, and keeps us safe. As you read, I pray that you are encouraged this week to…
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The extreme, record-breaking cold that has been surrounding the US the past few weeks is a pretty good parallel to a lot of peoples’ moods lately. Especially in Florida, where we are NOT built for this. The cold weather has a way of revealing your inner nature. When it’s cold we have to rely more…
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When something we do not have is celebrated and talked about all around us. We can be left feeling inadequate, sad, and alone. I think that the month of February can often be like that. Not everyone has a loving and fruitful relationship to celebrate, or family and friends to stand in solidarity with them…
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This is a poem close to my heart, that I wrote some years ago. On a Sunday at church, I was wrestling in my mind with what growth and sanctification looks like. I felt like I was not producing the fruit I desired, but I was sure that my faith was sincere. How long does…
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By this time of the year, I’m usually heavily invested in the current year. My time of reflection over the last year is somewhat over. I may feel nostalgic here and there but my overall sentiment is one of focusing on the present. A few nights ago, I found myself not being able to sleep.…
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There are times when I feel like a nomad in my own life. I read so many books that it can get confusing knowing which life I’m really living. Sometimes I want to be in the jungle or solving a mystery in Paris. Recently I traveled to Europe and the “nomad” feeling came back. When…
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The new year comes with a lot of hopes and expectations. We often look to improve ourselves, and many make resolutions that they wish to achieve. These are good things, but I think we often forget about God’s role in the lasting change that we see in our lives. As you read, I hope you…
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Peace is an odd feeling to have this early in the year. The past few years I have never felt that. The beginning of the year usually goes like this for me: celebrate the new year, be happy for about a day, and by the third day of the year I’m hearing everyone’s resolutions. Then…
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