Author: Laurel Archer
Dec 10 – Passover
Brittle bits of bread, charred, bitter herbs, roasted lamb, the last supper. Released, relieved, now fleeing before waves of crushing grief. © 2017 – Laurel Archer The story of Pa... Read More
Dec 9 – Moses
Moses remembers I turned aside drawn by the burning of a bush not consumed – that spoke words! incinerating not me, but my complacency, my hidden life. I was kindled by The Word of love t... Read More
Dec 8 – Joseph
Love Again I had so many reasons to hate my brothers, seek revenge, smolder in the memories of suffering. I felt justified toying with them – until I saw Benjamin, my baby brother, innocent of all t... Read More
Dec 7 – Jacob Genes
Between the Rungs Preparing to sleep I recall my blessings, The first, heel grasped from the beginning no less; Then maternal manipulation intended to bless, But leaves me longing, alone and un-blesse... Read More
Dec 6 – Isaac, child of promise
Scattered throughout the Bible are stories of barrenness made fruitful. None of them are more dramatic than the promised child to elderly Sara, wife of Abraham. The story of Isaac, child of promis... Read More
Dec 5 – Abraham
Have You Seen the Stars? Depth of night, summoned from my bed. God’s voice, “Come. Look. Have you seen the stars? Your lineage lies before you to count.” Deep knowing rise... Read More
Dec 4 – The Great Flood
Conditions needed for a rainbow, match real life: some rain, some sunshine. Colors glow, back-lit with black and promise shines through sorrow. © 2017 – Laurel Archer Photo credits: Feat... Read More
Day 3 – Adam and Eve
Gardeners. Commissioned. Falter…fail and forgiven – Recommissioned to a task made harder: mortals work, clothed with promises. © 2017 – Laurel Archer Photo credits: Laurel Ar... Read More