Poetry

Listening

Have you ever sensed God’s spirit speaking to you or perhaps clearly heard His voice? As I suspect is true for most believers, those precious times are few and far between. But, for me, when they occur it’s akin to...

Shaky Paths

Are you currently walking on a shaky path? One that feels like the earth beneath your feet is parting like tectonic plates. As a Southern Californian, the word earthquake comes to mind. If you’ve ever had a time when an unexpected trial...

THIRSTY HEARTS

Are you sad about not being able to water your yard and flowers as much as needed during our drought? As you know, California is currently experiencing another bad drought, but this time the restrictions seem too drastic, especially in...
In Monet's Garden

Beauty

Beauty is all around, yet I seek it more. I seek to see beauty—beauty that is within and stored not just laying lightly on surface. Beauty that emanates from His creation. Beauty that lasts. That is what I seek. Beauty...
Iris Carignan - Published author, award-winning artist, inspirational speaker, and poet.

Send An Alleluia

by Iris Carignan Eternal Light,From up above,Break through the darkness,Of the world.And shed your light,Into my heart.Shine it Lord,On every part. We are weary,And our hearts are dry.Send an alleluia,and hear our cries. Eternal LightShine on my path.With your truth,For...
six steps to painting a picture

But For The Joy…

Spring is nearly here and Easter is just around the corner. It is my favorite time of year. As color blooms its way through the rain softened ground and emerges with new life, we can’t help but sense the hope...