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The Spade in the Dark Loam

by Josh Parks | Jul 8, 2026 | Placeless

In a few lucky instances, l’d like to think, my best has also been pretty darn good.

I Wish You The Best

by Kate Wilmot | Jul 7, 2026 | Chicago

He’s practically glowing, all the way up to the top of his balding head.

It’s the Thought that Counts (but Give It Nice Wrapping, Please)

by Emilyn Shortridge | Jul 6, 2026 | Japan

But if these weren’t enough gifts for you, don’t worry: many people also give gratitude gifts every six months in December and June just to thank people for existing.

A Lament for Playing Video Games Late

by Alex Johnson | Jul 5, 2026 | Placeless

The thing with being consistently behind the 8 ball with media is that sometimes, it doesn’t matter, and sometimes, it really does.

Between the Motion and the Act

by Grace Buller | Jul 4, 2026 | Placeless

How many thoughts do prayers need to count?

What I Saw at the Great American State Fair

by Christina Ribbens | Jul 2, 2026 | Washington, D.C.

$10 for a standard hot dog plus a bag of chips; $20 for a “Great Western Sausage.”

It’s time to let Calvin’s SAO Die

by Sam Tuit | Jul 1, 2026 | Grand Rapids

I think to most of the alumni that were part of the Save SAO facebook group, the SAO they remember is gone.

Filled with the Holy Spirit (Maybe?)

by Julia McKee | Jun 29, 2026 | Placeless

If the dancing in the aisles during the worship I was used to didn’t already do it, the speaking in tongues would certainly push my Reformed friends over the edge.

The Spirit is Cranky, Tired, and Hungry

by Anna Jeffries | Jun 27, 2026 | Placeless

When you’re plunged into that gray wilderness, everything is shakier than me trying to stand on a balance ball.

Saturday Morning Movies with the Holy Spirit

by Annaka Koster | Jun 26, 2026 | Placeless

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat does not have a serious bone in its body.

In Adoration of Absinthe

by Sam Koster | Jun 25, 2026 | Placeless

I had studied the ritual of preparation and now would try this mysterious elixir for myself.

Made Flesh

by Emily Joy Stroble | Jun 21, 2026 | Placeless

C.S. Lewis is quoted as saying, “You are a soul, you have a body.” I disagree.

Burial of the Life of an Old River

by Rylan Shewmaker | Jun 20, 2026 | Belgium

In just five years, the Zenne was erased from the historic center.

The Spirit in Which We Engage the World

by Luke Brandsen | Jun 19, 2026 | Placeless

The emotive illustrations are still clear in my memory.

The Logical Struggle with Spirits

by Priscilla Chang | Jun 18, 2026 | Placeless

Much of the world subscribes to this idea that what we see is not all that there is.

The Holy Spirit Visited Me in the Form of a Gray Kitten

by Carlisle Patete | Jun 17, 2026 | Placeless

These small gray kittens sleeping on my porch were a comfort, but also a pang.

Ghosts Are Real, They Just Aren’t Human

by Nathan Hilbrands | Jun 16, 2026 | Placeless

But like the holy grail, these birds might not exist.

The Spirit of the West Rides On

by Clint Wilson | Jun 15, 2026 | Placeless

Like water, humanity is very good at leaking out and forcing its way through to some unknown in pursuit of something greater.

Saudade and Fernweh and Anemoia—Oh My!

by Noah Keene | Jun 14, 2026 | Placeless

For my own sake, I have to close the door to those spirit worlds.

The Cardinal

by Olivia Harre | Jun 13, 2026 | Missouri, Placeless

Without hesitation she said, “Oh my gosh, that is sooo Goggy.”

“And with Your Spirit”

by Liana Hirner | Jun 12, 2026 | Placeless

Whether I was in Georgia or Michigan, I could recite the Nicene Creed like I was back at home, sitting with my family in the third pew.

All the Drinks I Didn’t Have

by Eleanor Lee | Jun 11, 2026 | Placeless

I scan the menu for a Moscow Mule—a good sign that I can order my beloved ginger beer.

Horse Movie

by Philip Rienstra | Jun 10, 2026 | Placeless

I saw an interview with Billie Eilish where she reported pulling up the movie to cry on command, which is as good of an endorsement as you could ask for