by Merita Atherly Engen | Jul 14, 2016 | Giver, God of Our Ultimates, Grief, Points of Light, Relationships, Shining on God's Character, Survival
“They need help unloading a trailer of food.” The coordinator at the flood response crisis center handed me, my husband, and a local friend a work order. “It’s a church, or what used to be.” She shook her head of gray hair as she turned to the next group of...
by Merita Atherly Engen | Jun 23, 2016 | Failings, Forgiving, Gentle, God of Our Ultimates, Grief, In Sickness, Loving, Patient, Points of Light, Shining on God's Character
Entering my trashed apartment was like entering a mind diseased. Your whole head is injured Carpet blanketed in filth – Kitchen sink smeared with a brown film – Your whole heart afflicted. Food rotting in the refrigerator – Windows broken – From the sole of your foot...
by Merita Atherly Engen | Jun 14, 2016 | Creative, God of Our Ultimates, Grief, Points of Light, Relationships, Shining on God's Character
https://meritaatherlyengen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Womb-of-the-Wind-Penpoints-of-Light-—-WordPress.mp4 Heartache abounds. Slow and insidious or sudden and gut-wrenching While the wind roars its violence. Depression debilitates. Dark cloud suffocating heart and...
by Merita Atherly Engen | Oct 23, 2014 | Destiny, God of Our Ultimates, Grief, Healer, Points of Light, Shining on God's Character
“Are the rooms clean?” I asked when I called for reservations. Well, I didn’t know. It was a center, a Family Reconciliation Center they called it, made available for the family and friends of those incarcerated while they came for prison visitation. I had never done...
by Merita Atherly Engen | Aug 7, 2014 | God of Our Ultimates, Grief, Points of Light, Shining on God's Character, Timely
“Rosey can barely walk, Mom.” My sixteen year old son gently picked up his cat and carried her down the hall to her litter box. “Yesterday she seemed slower, but you’re right. She’s definitely struggling. She’s old, Son. Older than you.” We’ve known this day was...
by Merita Atherly Engen | Jun 19, 2014 | Faithful, God of Our Ultimates, Grief, In Sickness, Points of Light, Praiseworthy, Shining on God's Character, Survival, Timely
2009 August The red glow of Judie’s digital clock beside her bed read 1:00 AM. Thoughts tumbled around in her brain like shells in a rough surf. Keith’s rhythmic breathing told her he had finally drifted off. Only a few hours had passed since her husband had come home...
