THE WAY BACK TO OURSELVES

Literary Journal

The Way Back to Ourselves Literary Journal Presents:

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Editors: Sarah Steele, Kimberly Kralovic, and Ashley Whittemore

Founder and Editor-in-Chief: Kimberly Phinney

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The Artist
short story Kimberly Phinney short story Kimberly Phinney

The Artist

In his moving short story, “The Artist,” Zaher Alajlani, tells an unlikely revival story through the life of Cristian, a lovelorn youth.

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The Orange Tree
poetry Kimberly Phinney poetry Kimberly Phinney

The Orange Tree

In her poem “The Orange Tree,” Tiana Minks uses the evocative metaphor of an orange tree to communicate the human experience of depression in light of a God who saves.

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Rekindled
poetry Kimberly Phinney poetry Kimberly Phinney

Rekindled

In her poem “Rekindled,” Stephanie Nygaard captures God’s delivery and light in a season of difficulty.

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Holy Spirit, Help
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Holy Spirit, Help

Nathaniel Evans poem, “Holy Spirit, Help,” reads like a fervent prayer, as he asks God’s Holy Spirit to help him through his faith walk and the difficulties of this life.

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October Sky and A Mind Full of Sorrow
poetry Kimberly Phinney poetry Kimberly Phinney

October Sky and A Mind Full of Sorrow

Poet Pat Severin explores the ups and downs of living in two poems. “October Sky” celebrates the beauty of the natural world and God’s creation during this time of year. While “A Mind Full of Sorrow,” explores depression and the redemption and comfort one can find in a personal relationship with the Heavenly Father.

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