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ARISEIMAGES. Compassion. Bread.

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ARISEIMAGES, Etsy Shop

What is ARISE IMAGES? A sanctuary for visual prayer, quiet contemplation, and intentional living. We create original, deeply reflective fine-art photography and guided…

Compassion by Henri Nouwen, Donald McNeill, Douglas Morrison—A book worth rereading! A Reflection on the Christian Life unveils what it…

Bread.

As I envision creating a retreat experience with bread baking, I wanted to share my inspiration. The reading of Brother Juniper’s Bread Book first made it’s way into my…

While intrigued by bread baking again, I was gifted the book Bake & Pray by founder of the Edible Theology Project…

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The Coffee Shop: sifting
Devotional Melanie Nixon Devotional Melanie Nixon

The Coffee Shop: sifting

In your daily life, do you often find yourself sifting through your own thoughts to find what is?—

Real. Clear. Hopeful. Helpful. Engaging. Life-giving.

What do I need to tune out in order to focus on the beautiful, good, and true—the gifts from God?

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Dwelling places: Love sick. Sick with Love.
Reflection Melanie Nixon Reflection Melanie Nixon

Dwelling places: Love sick. Sick with Love.

Hello Friends!

As we are in the midst of Holy Week, this reflection seems fitting. Over the past week, I’ve been reflecting on God’s love and His faithfulness. With so many hard trials, suffering and loss, we can rest in the hope that Christ came, is with us now, and will come again. I’ve chosen the words from Solomon “Love sick” to describe what seems…

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