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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Loss to Gain
poetry Kimberly Phinney poetry Kimberly Phinney

Loss to Gain

In her poem “Loss to Gain,” Ashley Whittemore learns there is great and unexpected beauty in loss.

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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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Mountain Laurel Living
poetry Kimberly Phinney poetry Kimberly Phinney

Mountain Laurel Living

In her poem “Mountain Laurel Living,” Bethany Peck writes about loss, suffering, and faith through the metaphor of the Mountain Laurel.

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Holy Spirit, Help
poetry Kimberly Phinney poetry Kimberly Phinney

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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