August - 2022

Abstract lion in bold orange, yellow, and browns, with streaks of light streaming outward. Image by Peri Priatna, on Pixabay. Text: Spirit Fire Review, A place where faith is welcomed and expressed through poetry, art, creative nonfiction, and song. Come on in!

New issue of Spirit Fire Review: August 2022

abstract, yellow and red, image by Edith Lüthi, on Pixabay, modified Dear readers, contributors, and visitors, Greetings to you! It is...

83 views0 comments

Dawn: a poem by Chris Roe

near Norfolk, England, photo by Chris Roe Dawn A gift, An empty space To retreat, To rethink, respond, To recall, understand. Stand still...

49 views1 comment

Etymology of Sanctuary: 2 poems by Nicole Rollender

northern lights, image by Martin Str, on Pixabay Prophecy III. Your Time Isn’t Yours O, the wheeze of the horsemen’s stallions at my...

68 views0 comments

The Last Few Notes: poems by Bobbi Sinha-Morey

field of barley, image by Uschi Dugulin, on Pixabay, modified A Silent Joy Silent joy trembles so shyly inside my heart when I rise, a...

28 views1 comment

Longing for the Infinite: 2 poems by Dr. Alan Altany

marbled background, image by Milena Mazurek, on Pixabay, modified Longing for the Infinite, Finding the Finite “The soul must long for...

18 views1 comment

Lord, I tried: 3 poems by Debra Masky

twilight silhouette, image by Melk Hagelslag, on Pixabay Lord, I tried Lord, I tried to make it on my own, I tried the world's ways I...

29 views0 comments

Joy Unleashed: poem by W. Robert Boyd

muddy shoes, image by Amanda Whitbeck, on Pixabay JOY UNLEASHED Blur of excited flailing for warm cloudy skies and rain. Dimpled smile of...

30 views0 comments

The Jewelry and the Thief: two poems by Elizabeth Kirkpatrick-Vrenios

(teal necklace, image by birgl, on Pixabay) Conversation between the Jewelry and the Thief Why are you removing me? You need another...

15 views0 comments

Peace: poem by EG Ted Davis

Find peace in prayer Lift up praise and thanksgiving All in Jesus' name __________________ EG Ted Davis' poetry has appeared in various...

7 views0 comments

Beauty in the field: poem by Carol Farnsworth

field of daisies, image by Nicky Pe, on Pixabay Beauty in the field On the shore of Lake Michigan, in blueberry country, there is a field...

17 views0 comments

loss lingers: poem by Dr. Alan Corkish

rose in frost, image by Helioz, on Pixabay loss lingers (For Andy) touched by frost the last rose wilts folds in upon itself seeks solace...

77 views0 comments

Dent-de-Leon: two poems by Kim Welliver

dandelion, image by Stefan Schweihofer, on Pixabay Dent-de-Leon Still, the dandelion upfurls from blight-knotted ground a  blazes in...

41 views0 comments

Signs and Wonders: poem by Brian Kates

canopy of beech trees, image by Gennaro Leonardi, on Pixabay Signs and Wonders The rotting beech, rooted just a few yards from my house,...

68 views0 comments

What Birds and Angels Know: poems by Mark Weinrich

dragonfly, photo by Mark Weinrich Fire-play The dragonfly poses for me revealing the fire-play of its life. I’m stunned by the neon flow...

48 views1 comment

Death of a Homeless: poem by Peggy Everett

a homeless person, image by Myriams-Fotos, on Pixabay Death of a Homeless So ravaged by an icy wind Beneath a black, indifferent sky, A...

33 views0 comments

Two Poems by Phil Flott

starry sky, image by Vahid Kanani, on Pixabay Breeze Blowing Freely He freely rustles a gentle wind through me, soothing as the fall,...

58 views1 comment

SPIRIT FIRE REVIEW

Celebrating God's Goodness through Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, Visual Art, and Music