Fables, Fantasy, Faith

Winter’s Grace: A Poem

I was once caught, unexpectedly, by a snowstorm.
The first flurries were a warm invitation.
The forest went quiet. I stood still.
It’s in moments like these that I withdraw.

It’s why I visit his creation.

It calls me to be introspective. To listen.
My heart was heavy, burdened by sin and lies.
The whirling, weightless flakes invited me to their dance.
My heart fluttered, weightless as well.	
Lost in the majesty that swirled about then fell delicately to earth,
    blanketing the leaves and underbrush, my shoulders and nose.
There was nothing else, only beauty.

The passing of a season.

The frail and failing foliage of autumn lost to the covering mantel of frozen white.

I was then caught, unexpectedly, by God’s grace.
The revelation of truth was a warm invitation.
The world went quiet. I stood still.
It’s in moments like these, that I withdraw.

It’s why I visit his throne.

He calls me to be introspective. To listen.
My heart was heavy, burdened by sin and lies.
The easy, weightless yoke invited me to his communion.
My heart fluttered, weightless as well.
Lost in the forgiveness that swirled within then fell delicately to earth,
    blanketing my wounds and blemishes, my guilt and shame.
There was nothing else, only beauty.

The passing of a season.

The frail and failing flesh of Adam lost to the covering mantel of sanctifying grace.

The death of Death. 
Oh, the beauty of his sovereignty…
How beautiful his grace.
Introducing New Book Covers!

Introducing New Book Covers!

I’m thrilled to finally share with everyone the new covers for my King’s Elite series. Books 1-3 will be available soon! But wait! There’s more!  A few years (yes, years) ago I announced I was releasing book 4. That didn’t really work out as planned; something about moving to self-publishing, babies, a new house and… Continue Reading

Dirt: A Short Story by J. Elliott Kay

Dirt: A Short Story by J. Elliott Kay

“Here.”  Chris held out an amber hand. Fine, powdery dirt sifted between his fingers.   “Rub this over it,” he whispered in my ear.   I fought to hold back my tears. Blood trickled down my shins and stained my white socks.   “Seriously,” Chris said. “It’ll patch your knees right up.”   I swatted… Continue Reading

Introducing The King’s Elite & The Ebon Crow

Introducing The King’s Elite & The Ebon Crow

Just as the title suggests I’d like to introduce the fourth and final book of the King’s Elite series, The Ebon Crow. The Ebon Crow is still in the works. Turns out that wrapping up a four book series is hard, or at least has proven difficult for me. Even though I’m still ironing out… Continue Reading

The Arbiter’s Onus is now an eBook.

The Arbiter’s Onus is now an eBook.

Alright, I lied, but before I get into that I wanted to thank everyone. The weekend promotion for The King’s Elite & The Fargaible Prophecies exceeded my wildest expectations. I told my wife, Andrea, “If I get 300 downloads total I’ll be happy, but if I get 1000 then I’ll be ecstatic. After nearly 2000… Continue Reading

Living the Dream Part Two

Living the Dream Part Two

Living the Dream: Your Dream, God’s Will I had a lot to say in my previous post, Living the Dream. So this Part Two. If you have been following my blog for the past couple of years you’ve probably noticed things went quiet. I had a lot to learn.  What I’ve learned is what I’m… Continue Reading

Fire

Fire

Monday’s usually go pretty well for us here at the Kay household. We like to go big for the workweek’s first breakfast, which means we eat bagels- Lots of them. Owen, our 2 1/2 year old, knows the drill, and ashamedly has come to be a bit entitled for a blueberry bagel, toasted, with an almond… Continue Reading

My Mountain

My Mountain

It’s been a long time. Too long. I’d grown complacent with my stuffy air, hot coffee and spinning office chair. I forgot what it’s like to step from  my comforts and test myself.  The reward of taking on a challenge outweighed the risk of vulnerability. Deep right?  Yeah, well that’s what happens when you climb a… Continue Reading