July - 2023

New Issue of Spirit Fire Review! July 2023

blue and white swirls, image by Aida Khubaeva, on Pixabay, modified Spirit Fire Review is happy to announce our newest issue, filled with...

The King's Cord: nonfiction by Angela Townsend

laundry, image by Liz Toms, on Pixabay, modified The King’s Cord There is a cord stronger than a double helix. Most cats believe it is...

Dust to Dust: a poem by Mary Eileen Ball

brooms, image by Petra, on Pixabay Dust to Dust The salty smell of bleach on skin reminds me of you, Granny. Each time I clean the sink I...

The Day I Remembered My Soul: personal narrative, plus poems, by Nolo Segundo

Harley-Davidson motorcycle and rider, image by Salvatore Rubino, on Pixabay THE DAY I REMEMBERED MY SOUL When I was 24, I killed myself....

Watermarks: two poems by Maria Justa Polotan

rain through window, image by Bogdan Korneker, on Pixabay Mist Beads of water gliding down glass, Trace solitary paths on a crystal...

Reconciliation Room: poem by Phil Flott

old fence, image by LEEROY Agency, on Pixabay Reconciliation Room When I grow really older I will place the wooden wedge door stop Under...

Forgiveness over perfection: poems by EG Ted Davis

peaceful shoreline, image by Arek Socha, on Pixabay It has nothing to do with perfection, it has everything to do with forgiveness. *...

Authentically Showing Up: personal narrative by GraciAnn Hicks

flower garden, lupines, image by Moshe Harosh, on Pixabay Authentically Showing Up Our worship leader stands on stage with the words...

Two poems by K.G. Munro

tulips, image by Hans Braxmeier, on Pixabay Heart of Spring Winter forces us to survive But spring is meant for growth The kind shown by...

Visiting the Sick: article by Michael Shoemaker (plus poems and photography)

water lilies, photo by Michael Shoemaker Advice for Visiting the Sick In Matthew 25:35-36 (NKJV) Jesus Christ teaches that when we serve...

The Last Song: four poems by Robert Funderburk

fireflies, image by nini kvaratskhelia, on Pixabay, modified The Gift At your birth You were so fresh From heaven You showered us With...

Beauty of the Mystery/La Beauté du Mystère: poem by Roodly Laurore, translat. by Jerrice J. Baptiste

church window, image by Ingrid Bischler, on Pixabay, modified Beauty of the Mystery Universe bears witness to its holy and pure nature....

Still Waters, Living Water: poem by Janice Canerdy

fountain, image by Sabine Ruhland, on Pixabay Still Waters, Living Water “Still waters,” mentioned in a Psalm, alludes to peace God...

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