The Narrow Way

Christian Stories of Faith, Trauma and Healing by Annie Stewart Lambert

Annie Stewart Lambert Blog

  • A Blooming Wildflower

    A Blooming Wildflower

    Imagine a wildflower growing in a field. The flower doesn’t toil or worry about how it will get sunlight, water, or nutrients. It doesn’t spend its time trying to make itself grow faster or more beautiful. Instead, the wildflower simply blooms where it’s planted, trusting that the natural world will provide everything it needs to… Read more

  • Waiting For The Rain

    Waiting For The Rain

    Imagine a farmer who has planted seeds in dry soil. The farmer knows that without rain, the seeds won’t grow, but they also know that the rain will come in due time. Day after day, the farmer waits, trusting that the rain will eventually fall. Though they can’t control when the rain comes, they continue… Read more

  • A Door Left Open

    A Door Left Open

    Imagine being inside a cozy home during a fierce storm. The wind howls outside, and rain pounds against the windows. The house is secure and warm, but the door has been left slightly open. At first, only a small draft slips through, but as the storm rages, the door is pushed open wider, letting in… Read more

  • Reaching Out

    Reaching Out

    Imagine a child walking through a dark room, feeling scared and uncertain. The shadows loom large, and unfamiliar sounds make the child’s heart race. But then, the child remembers their parent is nearby and reaches out for their hand. As soon as the child feels the comforting grip of their parent’s hand, the fear begins… Read more

  • A Heavy Load

    A Heavy Load

    Imagine a traveler hiking up a steep mountain with a heavy backpack. The weight of the backpack slows them down, and with each step, the burden feels heavier. As they grow weary, they meet a trusted guide who offers to carry the backpack for them. The traveler hesitates at first but then hands over the… Read more

  • Carefully Shaping Us

    Carefully Shaping Us

    Imagine a blacksmith working with raw metal. The metal starts as a rough, shapeless form, but the blacksmith places it in the fire to heat it up. Then, the metal is hammered and shaped on the anvil, going through intense pressure and heat. Although the process is difficult, it transforms the metal into a strong… Read more