(puddle reflection, image by Igor Drondin) substitute teacher understanding finally the meaning of the cross * young priest soon to be...

woman, alone, image by Phạm Quang Hoàn Frost It is cold outside your door where I stand. I try to see the warmth through your window, But...

image by edith lüthi, on Pixabay, modified Description of a dark plastic spoon. I drew a plastic spoon to myself directly from its...

(image by Stefan Schweihofer, on Pixabay) Miracles Staring beyond the blue veil of the heavens I ask myself where do miracles come from...

Labrador retriever, image by Rebecca Humann, on Pixabay TIME’S GIFT Mid-morning, the rituals of prayer and chores done, I sit nestled in...

"Storm1" photo by Cindy Bousquet Harris Long Storms When these rain clouds tire of beating the cheer out our chests, when this gray mass...

the heavens, image by Gerd Altman From sight to faith. When I was down in the midst of sin, Trapped by iniquities I reveled in, I trusted...

"Abstract 2" by Binod Dawadi ____________________________ Binod Dawadi is the author, along with Sydnie Beaupré, of The Power of Words....

(image by Htc Erl, on Pixabay, modified) After Hours, Before the Altar Belly down in the carpet, crushed rough fibers at eye level,...

Sea of Galilee, image by Fabio Rezende Fabinho, on Pixabay Missing: God Incarnate Last month I lost Jesus. Maybe he is not lost, but I...

"paintography" by Carl Scharwath Guardian Angel (After Carl Scharwath’s art) Shadow or sun, seen or unseen, grace showers blessings,...

texture, image by Layers, on Pixabay, modified JOHN DONNE ADDRESSES OUR PANDEMIC ~ a holy dialogue with Death Death, your laughter takes...

pots and pans, image by Ernest Roy, on Pixabay, modified The Wisdom of Doing Dishes Endeavoring to find some passion for what I deem...

circles, image by Teresa, on Pixabay, modified Night Night comes too swiftly, I am not ready. Troubles of the day wrap around my mind and...

(bird singing, image by Abbie Paulhus, on Pixabay) Meditation on Psalm 27:1-6 (a “reformulated” poem) The Lord is my salvation and my...

Bible verse from Genesis 8:22. Photo by Cindy Bousquet Harris. Glory to God!

bouquet of flowers, image by Michelle Raponi, on Pixabay Congratulations to those who have been nominated by Spirit Fire Review this year...

blue and white swirls, image by Aida Khubaeva, on Pixabay, modified Spirit Fire Review is happy to announce our newest issue, filled with...

laundry, image by Liz Toms, on Pixabay, modified The King’s Cord There is a cord stronger than a double helix. Most cats believe it is...

brooms, image by Petra, on Pixabay Dust to Dust The salty smell of bleach on skin reminds me of you, Granny. Each time I clean the sink I...