In her poem “The Art of Becoming,” Kimberly Phinney celebrates coming home to yourself and God’s provisions through romantic verse and nature imagery.

In his transcendental-inspired poem “One Spark,” Blake Ofstedal meditates on man’s place in nature and the heavens, as well as the devastating effects of modernity.

Poet Bre Strobel reflects on nature’s quiet example of sowing seeds near and far as inspiration for us to take chances in her poem “Consider the Seeds.”

Poet A.M. Everett calls us to pursue a higher purpose in her beautifully written piece “For Jim,” which is a loving ode to her husband.

In her poem “Blood Relations,” Amber North boldly speaks about disappointment, hardship, and finding her true identity in Christ.

In her moving poem “Joel 2:25,” Heather Lobe Johnson beautifully portrays holding onto hope and faith amid suffering.

In his captivating poem “Trail Sounds,” Ryan Diaz brilliantly describes nature, from the mountains to dripping water, ending with a glorious sunset.

In her moving poetry collection, urban monk Liv Ross portrays the beautiful imagery of everyday life, as well as the sacred, as she meditates on nature and faith.

Jenny Larks poem, “Lines of Sight,” meditates on the timeless theme of expectation versus reality when she goes to see a fixer-upper to buy. The experience is surprising.

In her reflective poem “The Beauty Of,” Katie Drobina navigates the complexity of discovering Truth while in the throes of healing from trauma.

In her touching poem “The Battlefield of Healing,” Sarah Steele reminds readers that healing is a lifelong work. In her poem “Happy Sad,” she explores the tension of experiencing moments of happiness while still deep in the throes of healing.

In her moving poem “Ruins,” Rebecca Hardie encourages us to step out of the fog and catch a glimpse of God’s great kindness and love.

In her short yet powerful poem “The Most,” Mariana Mosli explores our universal need and Jesus’ response.

In his spoken word poem “That Love, That Beautiful Love,” Troy McLaughlin explores the sheer magnitude of God’s great Love for us.

In her trio of poems “New Dance of Life,” “Music to Christ’s Ears,” and “Carrying Through,” Alexis Ragan reflects of new life at this end of this life, the sounds of life that are sweet to Jesus, and what it means to persevere during hardship.

In her poem “Restore Me Back to One,” Ili Nicole Felix assesses her life and asks God to help restore her heart, just as a surgeon might do for his patient.

In her poem “Waiting Room,” Chelsea Fraser paints a setting of her old life, waiting for restoration. In her other poems, she also explores themes of identity and motherhood.

In her moving poem “Anxiety’s Lies,” Elizabeth Houseman reflects on a time in her youth when anxiety stole her hope and how she refuses to allow it to do the same in adulthood.