By Emi Iwanaga

 “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea
 in the days of Herod, the King,
 behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
 saying, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews? 
 For we have seen his star in the east,
 and are come to worship him.”
 Matthew 2:1-2 

TRUE NORTH

Ugh!  Conflicts major, minor during this pandemic abound.

Conflicted feelings inward, inescapable resound.

Which path to take?

Aha! In the pocket of my heart, that compass can be found.

Taking it out, paying attention, finding true north I’m unbound.

Wisemen make no mistake.

Emi Iwanaga served thirteen years as a missionary in Amazon Valley in Brazil, over 20+ years as a children’s ministry director, women’s ministry director, and pastor’s wife, and is currently a spiritual director.