Bravery in the Journey

Bravery in the Journey

by Anna Haiar Taking the Next Step “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9, English Standard Version Around this time each spring, I start to anticipate the return of two hummingbirds […]

Taste and See

Taste and See

by Anna Haiar An Invitation to the Table “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!”  Psalm 34:8, English Standard Version Easter is, at its heart, an invitation. Not to a distant idea or a set of beliefs, but to Jesus Christ who stepped into our […]

Spring Returns

Spring Returns

by Anna Haiar Awakening the Soul “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” Isaiah 43:19, English Standard Version As winter loosens its grip and the days grow longer, the arrival of spring reminds us that light is overcoming darkness. The earth begins to awaken. Buds form, […]