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Colleen R Jantzen

Colleen R Jantzen

By Colleen R. Jantzen

Readings of my poetry and who knows what else.
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Undaunted

Colleen R JantzenMar 27, 2024

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Undaunted

Undaunted

Longing for Spring!
Mar 27, 202400:33
Splintered

Splintered

Thinking about polarization and individualization and algorithms and you and me and the loss of we
Mar 05, 202401:24
Waiting

Waiting

If you are waiting for spring like we are waiting for spring then this one's for you:)
Feb 20, 202400:31
Who dun it

Who dun it

I've been thinking a lot about the way blame and shame is so deeply embedded in our language and this is a little poem about that. Peace and grace to you on your way today.
Feb 07, 202400:41
Grounded

Grounded

When things feel like they are too much. He is enough. I am praying for you.
Jan 29, 202401:08
Dreaming

Dreaming

If you are living without the one you never thought you could/would/should I am praying for you. I am praying for you.

Jan 13, 202402:11
Bitter Cup 2.0

Bitter Cup 2.0

Healing and forgiveness are rarely (never?) a one and done thing. I'm thinking of you and praying for you on your way today. May you know his grace and peace for this hard road.
Jan 13, 202401:03
Un Intended Consequences

Un Intended Consequences

Something I was a part of recently brought home to me the grim reality that when position becomes more important than posture, some get left out. The very precious in His sight, those He deeply loves ones. Everyone matters. Everyone.
Dec 18, 202300:59
Frost on the Roof

Frost on the Roof

Sometimes the prettiness of the world just has to be noticed.
Nov 17, 202300:22
Little Muskrat

Little Muskrat

This little guy strengthened me today. May his single-minded courage hearten you on your way and silence all those naysayers (within and without:)
Nov 13, 202300:30
Foreign Territory

Foreign Territory

If you know you know:)
Praying for you.
Nov 10, 202300:38
Mien

Mien

A little musing on the word of the day. K:)
Nov 08, 202300:38
Mesmerized

Mesmerized

If you've been living on a diet of doom scrolling then this one's for you. Peace and grace to you from Jesus on your way today. Praying for you.
Nov 07, 202300:46
Wonder

Wonder

enter the mystery....

Psalm 40 The Message Translation
Nov 06, 202300:27
One

One

Sometimes it's the little things
Oct 25, 202300:19
hummingbird

hummingbird

Sometimes it's the little things. Mostly actually....
Aug 18, 202300:45
Mary Musings

Mary Musings

Yep, I know it's not Christmas but she's been on my mind, once again.
Aug 09, 202300:46
Seen

Seen

Everyone needs to be seen
Jul 31, 202300:28
Ode to Facebook and Instagram

Ode to Facebook and Instagram

A small musing on the state of things since I left off perusing social media.
Jul 24, 202301:05
Man in the Moon

Man in the Moon

Hey Ho. I hope you've been well. I've been away for a bit, doing some editing on a personal project and some for others too. Getting back at it (and loving it). Hope you enjoy Man in the Moon:) . Peace and grace on your way today. Warmly, Colleen

Jul 03, 202300:47
Unlikely Herald

Unlikely Herald

I know that Magpies are not everyone's favourite, but I just can't help but love them.  Here's to you little Magpie! 

Feb 27, 202300:34
shifts

shifts

anyone else out there sleepless... anyone

Feb 10, 202300:35
Box Out

Box Out

Charlatans present in so many ways. People, Products, Ideas. Praying for me, praying for you today.  May His wisdom guide you in everything. 

Jan 16, 202300:53
If

If

Learning to walk (again and again) in the unforced rythyms of grace. (My blood pressure thanks me:).  How 'bout you?

Dec 16, 202200:52
Coyote

Coyote

It is such a privilege and a wonder to see an animal. Up close. Personal.  One of my favourite things.

Oct 02, 202200:50
Gone

Gone

Mourning

Sep 09, 202200:28
Strange

Strange

I've watched the geese around the lakes close to where I live for years now.  Yesterday was a strange day. 

Aug 31, 202200:32
Choosing

Choosing

Today as I was driving about, feeling cranky at the annoying errands and their potential failure.  I checked myself and took a moment and breathed in the Holy Spirit before I got out of the car.  It made all the difference.  Peace and grace to you on your way today. 

Aug 29, 202201:27
Whelmed

Whelmed

Anything whelming you these days?  Praying for you.  Praying for me.  Peace. 

Aug 26, 202201:17
Poddle

Poddle

Anyone else finding themselves a little more dawdly than they used to be:) 

Aug 25, 202200:40
See

See

Learning, albeit slowly, to see.  

Aug 19, 202200:42
Transitions

Transitions

Thinking of you, thinking of me, praying for you, praying for me. 

Aug 15, 202200:58
Dial In

Dial In

What a noisy world! Praying for you as dial In to the only voice that matters. 

Jul 15, 202200:38
I Rode My Bike

I Rode My Bike

Grateful for my Grandparents

Jul 11, 202201:19
Little Feathered Friend

Little Feathered Friend

I find tremendous solace and comfort in paying attention to the created natural world.  Maybe you do to. 

Jul 02, 202200:38
Longing

Longing

Even though we have a home we often have another home we long for. Mine is that particular stretch of praire between Saskatoon and Hanley Saskatchewan.

Jun 02, 202200:22
Guns

Guns

Going on record

May 31, 202200:41
A Prayer for Mother's Day

A Prayer for Mother's Day

If you are a mom I'm thinking of you and praying for you in a particular way this weekend.  Be at peace. He knows. He understands.  

May 06, 202201:14
With: A Poem for Lent

With: A Poem for Lent

If you are in a lonely lenten place today. I am praying for you. Peace and grace to you on your way. 

Apr 04, 202201:21
1986

1986

Broken or forgotten or lost relationships are one of the great regrets of my life. How about you? I'm praying for me, I'm praying for you peace and grace to you on your way today.
Mar 25, 202201:17
Your Peace

Your Peace

May His peace be yours in abundance today
Mar 18, 202200:43
Your Voice

Your Voice

May it be His voice guiding you into the good way today. 

Mar 11, 202200:47
Fog

Fog

Thinking of you. Thinking of me. Thinking of Lent.  Peace and grace to you from Jesus on your way today. 

Mar 04, 202200:40
Billet-doux

Billet-doux

On days like today my thoughts are invariably drawn to relationships in my life that are broken, neglected or forgotten.  This is my love letter to those. Peace and love to you today from Jesus, who loves us all perfectly. 

Feb 14, 202200:52
Oh Canada

Oh Canada

Peace be unto you. Peace. 

Feb 07, 202200:38
In the Silence

In the Silence

Peace and grace to you on your way today. 

Jan 29, 202200:37
Is It Really All About

Is It Really All About

If you are, like me, in a long season of lament, searching for the peaceable kingdom, a different kind of kingdom. He sees you. He hears your cry. 

Jan 28, 202201:52
Foo

Foo

Anyone else making poor choices these days? Looking to cheap facscimiles instead of Jesus for comfort and rest? Grace and peace to you, healing and hope on your way today. 

Jan 21, 202200:29
How Are You?

How Are You?

In these days I have (too often probably) been medicating myself with video streaming. How 'bout you? How are you? 

Jan 17, 202200:31
Skating

Skating

I've been thinking about forgiveness and how easy it can be but also how very hard. Praying for you, may He grace you and grace me with the strength to forgive. Completely. It's the pathway to freedom and joy. 

Jan 14, 202200:33