Author: Kimberly Knowle-Zeller

“Show your children that time with pen, paper, and books is never wasted.”

I hear the lapping of waves against the rocks and the stillness invites me closer with her words: All will be well, all will be well, all manner of things will be well. 

“The Lord walks with us:
in our streets, along country roads, 
in our classrooms, down hallways,
on playgrounds, and on the fields.”

“Bless these pencils to write words of hope and love
bless these erasers as they remind us what it is to forgive and be forgiven
bless these papers and notebooks to be filled with stories, dreams, and unlimited potential…”

“On a recent vacation we heard the common phrase from our kids, “Are we there yet?” Too often I’m not that different from my children and am asking my own version of are we there yet? Whether it’s with my writing or parenting or planning the next adventure, I’m always waiting for what’s next.”

“Rest (v): Trusting we are enough. Trusting we are loved. Savoring the gift of this life.”

“My eyes focus on the purple petunias before me, their color illuminated against the blue sky. I watch the leaves dance to the wind’s movement and with each bird song emanating from the trees, I feel my spirit linger in rest.”

“Open my eyes, Lord, to your goodness.
I want to see love between neighbors
kindness to strangers
forgiveness after wrongdoing…”

“I want words filled with love
dripping with grace
overflowing with kindness.”

“Today, may I be open to what lies ahead –
your presence with me
blessing me
showering me with mercy
redeeming and renewing me
today and always.”