How Shalom Fights
Art + reflection by Sofia Rector
Darkness deepens, presses down,
and winds buffet.
Lightning flashes — Action!
Thunder rumbles — Reaction!
Amid the storm, the shoot of Jesse stands,
answering the clamor
with the quiet strength of submission:
Bent under the weight of the broken,
Yet risen with the dawning of Shalom.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
SOFIA RECTOR
An artist and writer with a contemplative bent, Sofia Rector seeks to witness and add to the beauty she sees from her home in the northern suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio. She finds joy whether exploring the outdoors with her husband and son or curling up with a good book, her journal, and a mug of black coffee or tea. Sofia shares her mixed media artwork, written reflections, and glimpses of the everyday beautiful on Instagram. She also sells original artwork and receives commission requests on Etsy.
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