by Keviana Elliot | Nov 30, 2012 | life of worship, PRAY
She’s never been on a date. Looking in the mirror, she tries not to grimace at herself. It’s not that she doesn’t like what she sees; it’s more that, inwardly, it feels like a sin to be dissatisfied. She’s pretty enough to have dated several guys. To have flirted. To...
by Keviana Elliot | Nov 2, 2012 | PRAY, spiritual practice
Thunder trembles the ground. There isn’t a response from my soul other than to shiver. I am safely inside, but my respectful fear keeps me in agreement that thunder is still scary. It’s like hearing the throne room of God. A low rumbling that reminds one that she...
by Keviana Elliot | Sep 14, 2012 | for reflection, PRAY
“What does it matter what I do? I know you’re just going to tell me the same thing over and over. You’ll be disappointed in me and still classify me with dirt.” I don’t try to stop the words coming out of my mouth. I have held them back so many times in the past, so...
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by Keviana Elliot | Oct 28, 2011 | engaged in culture, ministry, outreach
[serialposts]“God, why is the sky blue?” I was eighteen when I finally asked Him; not relying on the answers that I was taught all my life in school. His reply ended up being more deeply touching and radical than anything I’d ever heard, and, from that moment on, I...
by Keviana Elliot | Oct 10, 2011 | for reflection
Night nestles around my home. Day has finally given up its light to make room for the stars and the moon. The sounds of the city settling are drowned out by silence, and peace descends as I ready for sleep. Slipping into bed, I pull out my leather diary and open it,...
