Crazy Love

When we think of love, we often think of the cute, romantic version. We envision hugs, kisses, flowers, hearts, and kind words. The truth is love isn't always dainty and cute. Real love is not void of adversity; it is often fortified as a result of it. However, we know that there is no suchContinue reading "Crazy Love"

Forecast Rain

From the “Peace of Pain” Poetry Collection Rain, rain go away, my heart ❤️ has been heavy, & needs a break. The weight of my worries. The strain of my stress, The agony of assumptions. The price of this distress. Are all so unbearable... All I can say... Is how long have I been livingContinue reading "Forecast Rain"

Letting Go

Since childhood, I've always felt a burden for others. As a result, I'd often find myself carrying the weight of the others on my shoulders. It was a really hard habit to break. I'd reached a point of decision. Would I continue to sacrifice my own well-being or let go? At the time, I wasContinue reading "Letting Go"

Bleed No More: A Painting by Dawn Waters Baker

After my father’s death in August of 2018, I had the opportunity to return to Gettysburg National Military Park to finish off my residency. It turned out that I would be there in late October and early November. Usually, around this time in Pennsylvania, the leaves have already turned and fallen but the trees wereContinue reading "Bleed No More: A Painting by Dawn Waters Baker"

Wanted Devotional

Hello FREE family, My new devotional, Wanted, is now available on the YouVersion app. I'm so very grateful to God for the opportunity to share it with you. I pray that you'll be blessed by it and reminded of just how much God loves you. Be blessed, Nia http://bible.us/r/3iw

God is Building in Our Brokenness

James 1:2-6 2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it willContinue reading "God is Building in Our Brokenness"