erin ahnfeldt

Listening to Life

Caught in the Snake’s Coils

Caught in the Snake’s Coils

Apr 16, 2026

When anacondas want dinner, they ambush their prey.  Their dark green skin makes them virtually invisible in the water, and when a small animal or human comes along, they strike.  Without warning, their dinner is pulled beneath the surface, never to be seen again. The...
The Wonder in Her Tears

The Wonder in Her Tears

Nov 21, 2024

You, my friend, are full of wonder! Have you ever considered that? The tree outside my window is a perfect example. It’s still clinging to the brilliant red and yellow leaves shivering in the wind, even this late into the fall. We just had a three-day snowstorm for...
The Growling in the Darkness

The Growling in the Darkness

Aug 12, 2021

Most of what I’ve learned about joy, I’ve learned from my parents. The lessons didn’t come so much through devotional studies or deep talks at Starbucks. They came through experiences giftwrapped by a God I was still learning to see. I can say now they were gifts, but...