Stories by Claire

  The Vine’s Eye View of the Pruning Shears A vision from the Lord as received by Claire Lopeman.      I saw myself from the very beginning of my life. I was once just a tiny seed in the Gardener’s hand, full of life and expectations but I had not yet sprouted. I waited expectantly as He carried me into his garden. I just knew that this was my day!       I was going to get my chance out there in the world. I had been encased in this tiny shell for months and months and it was very dark and boring in there. I could see glimpses of light glittering in through the Gardener’s fingers as he carried me out to the garden. I had never seen anything, so you can just imagine what an exciting experience this was for me. An adventure, for sure. I thought, I love the light, and I do not have to be in the dark anymore. Boy, was I in for a surprise? I Was Planted - The first thing the Gardener did was dig a tiny hole in the ground and drop me in it. Then, he...