In Between the Dust
Gumbo
December 2, 2015 | by: Maureen Maniquis | 1 Comments
I think every now and again faith needs to be put through a strainer to filter out all the accumulated bits of grizzle, skin, fat, bones and shells that have added to the flavor of our beliefs. This Christian faith that we hold so dear can have the taste of many different flavors. It seems that so many have taken it up a notch to give a bit more sp... Keep Reading
Out of the Darkness
November 4, 2015 | by: Maureen Maniquis | 2 Comments
What do you think of when you think of God? Are you filled with a sense of wonder, a sense of holy mystery? Do you stand in awe at the beauty of his creation and long to know the One whose hands forged it into shape? Do you speak out in words of honor with the hope of a whispered response? Maybe not. Maybe you think of God as the big man in the sk... Keep Reading
The Changing of the Guards
October 7, 2015 | by: Maureen Maniquis | 1 Comments
I awoke before the sun this morning. I could see the brightness of the moon still filling the sky; this big ball of light shining so boldly, confidently. I poured myself a cup of sensory-awakening goodness and went out back to sit and stare up at this riveting white ball hanging there so very big. It was that time of day when the black sky has turn... Keep Reading
The Eyes of Harmony
September 1, 2015 | by: Maureen Maniquis | 1 Comments
Harmony is a word that conjures up such pleasant images. The harmony of sounds in the early morning hours as the earth awakens and the birds sing out their alternating melodies on the dew covered scape. When the sun peaks over the horizon the sleepy-eyed observer is deluged with the harmony of colors so beautiful that we never tire of trying to cap... Keep Reading
The Moorings of Heaven
August 5, 2015 | by: Maureen Maniquis | 0 Comments
I’ve often heard it said that faith is a crutch for the weak of heart and mind. To look to God as the navigator through the rough seas and narrow canals is just a vain hope placed in ancient fairy tales and early traditions. I don’t necessarily have a problem with people saying faith is a crutch because at times I am thankful to have my... Keep Reading
Reflections
July 1, 2015 | by: Maureen Maniquis | 2 Comments
My heart is in need of filtering. Oh, on the surface it looks pretty clean. The eye is easily fooled from this perspective. From here it looks like a clear pool - still, smooth, deep and temperate. It’s only upon entering into the pool and dipping below the surface that I realize how murky and cloudy these waters really are. On the surface, ... Keep Reading
Barefoot
June 10, 2015 | by: Maureen Maniquis | 0 Comments
There come these moments in life when everything seems crystal clear. It’s like a clear night when the moon hangs big in the sky and brilliance floods your eyes. Your vision is sharp as it takes all things in and makes sense of them. These are special moments of clarity in the presence of a holy God where you know your rightful place of humil... Keep Reading
The Shattering
May 23, 2015 | by: Maureen Maniquis | 0 Comments
Can you remember what shattered you? Do you know what I mean? That moment in childhood when you intuitively knew that this wasn’t Eden anymore? What broken shard pierced the canopy of your innocent understanding of life with its first thundercloud? That moment when your heart felt its first devaluating cut of your significance? Maybe it was t... Keep Reading