God does his best work in the darkness. Anokina Shahbaz shares words of triumph and transformation after emptiness and despair in “The Necessary Darkness.”

In his thought-provoking poem “Tonight,” Justin Lacour recognizes God’s love through all things. A flower will bloom, even in the outer darkness.

In her thought-provoking poem, “A Conversation with Death,” Donna Bucher leads us on a journey from death to life through the power of Christ.

In her heartfelt words, Adine Pietersen bares her soul. “A Letter from God” is a love poem to humanity. God will take care of us, now and forever, with supernatural protection.

In “Embers of Eden,” Sheila Dougal laments how often our faces turn away from the beauty all around us in search of meaning (never to be found) on our screens.

In her poem “Pieces of Me,” Mary Kurnik reminds us that sometimes our pieces must undergo transformations in order to fit together in a renewed version of ourselves.

In “Quiescent,” Ashley Sposato watches God pull her from the darkness of a womb into true life.

In this must-be-read-aloud poem, Jodie Gerling takes us on a journey from death to life in “Spring Will Come Again.”

In “Still,” Ginny Rodgers acknowledges the life that exists even in the winter. In “Always,” she reminds us that there is always an end to each season, even the hard ones.

Our Summer “Storytellers” Poetry Contest WINNER, Deidre Braley, writes about the nature of true faith and love in her award-winning poem, “Do Not Preach.” In “Tomato on the Vine,” Deidre explores the beautiful grit of nature. In both poems, you will find the gentle and certain voice of a storyteller.

Our Summer “Storytellers” Poetry Contest RUNNER-UP, Kelly Meagher, writes about the resilience of children and deeper faith metaphors through an evocative memory from her own childhood.

Our “Storytellers” Poetry Contest Runner-Up, Katie Ellen Bowers, writes about faith, struggle, and doubt in her searching poetry. In her award-winning poem, “It Just Is,” Katie writes intimately about her own faith journey through the lens of the universe and time.

In her stunning poetry, “Storytellers” Poetry Contest Runner-Up Christel Jeffs explores the beauty of holding space, faith, and identity. Her award-winning poem, “Poiesis,” draws beautiful connections between the world of therapy and poetry—both as agents that hold space for our healing.

In his poems “After the Last Supper,” “Rosary,” and “Utah Sketches,” award-winning poet Nicholas Trandahl meditates on the power of faith, beauty, and nature to evoke deep human emotions and revelation, such as healing and truth.

In his moving poem “Pilferage,” Zachary Bartles laments a moment in his childhood when a seemingly innocent sport carried the weight of death.

In her sweet poem “Mulberry Season,” Julia McMullen finds delight and meaning in a simple outdoor excursion with her son.