“After many years, which included hardship and mistreatment, Joseph was redeemed with favor because of God’s providential deliverance. The result was a restored relationship with his brothers and father.” –Maurice Roberts, Fruit of the Vine

Query: Do you remember to thank God for the gift of freedom in Christ?

Praise mystery

—not yet knowing something, sensing

its urgency, loving the chase

—recognition that hide-n-seek

is holy play

—hope that all of this is more than game

—love for the questions

—faith that the paths lead home

–Nancy Thomas, from “The Poet’s Gifts” in Close to the Ground