They Said

I always believed it would come. I believed I'd be happy. I believed It would be worth it. People always said it would. Sometimes the whole world is wrong, me included. Magical? No, real and painful. This is life now, my vows have tied me to this course. It is a journey and there are …

Do you know? – A Poem Post

Do you know? Do you know my joy? My life-giving, overflowing strength? You find it in salvation's cleansing river - Right past the narrows of repentance. I oft traverse the passage still by cause of dirty feet. I dip my toes and then wade in, the past is washed away. Free I am. Happy and …

Little Sister – A Poem Post

  My little sister is her own unique self. Because of a little age gap we didn't really grow-up playing together. Our friendship wasn't very developed until we did something a lot of siblings never do. We took a trip together, with a cousin along as well - an international adventure traversing several countries. We …

Beautiful Faces – A Poem Post

Beautiful faces displaying the joy of beautiful souls. Each turns to the other, smiles, bright and tender, thinking only to give. How strong they are, emboldened by love. They are alive. They drink deeply from the fountain. That living water, always moving, always pouring out. And so, their souls are deepened. Making more room, making …

Steps – A Poem Post

About to take that step. I'm ascending. About to take that step. Can't see the ending. A flight of stairs before me. No locked doors behind me. About to take that step. Moving closer to the calling. About to take that step. Don't you know where I'm going? About to take that step. Forward. I'm …

Out for Coffee

Last August while in Norway I had the pleasure of going out for coffee a number of times. There was something about the feel of the coffee shops there that I LOVED! The warm yet neutral feel... the subdued splash of color the heather on the table lent..  Everything felt so clean and beautiful. Now …

My Farfar

I just want to talk about my grandpa a little bit. I call him Farfar, meaning grandfather (father's father) in Norwegian. He passed away this last year - 2016. He was quite a man. A godly man. I think if you asked everyone who knew him what he was like the resounding theme would be …

Word of Grace – A Poem Post

Word of Grace soften then still this heart, mind and will. Grant me peace, undo, release, help me find my place. ©2017 Lindsy Vestnes

Love Deeper

I want to love deeper. I want to be intentional about observing the people around me. What are their strengths? What beauty do I see? I want to appreciate them in a way that builds them up and encourages growth in their lives. People are the most interesting and valuable creation to behold. And relationships …

My Far Away Home

  I was born by the sea. Norway beckons to me. Come and stay awhile... You belong don't you see? I do feel it. From the mountains to the ocean waves there are memories that will never fade. ©2017 Lindsy Vestnes