Ruminate: to chew the cud; to muse; to meditate; to think again; to ponder

Ruminate is a magazine I found while perusing the poetry section at the Matter Bookstore. Ruminate is local and simple. It explores the complexity an truth of the Christian faith though art, poetry, and non-fiction. Page after page I was captivated and moved. It didn't take much time at all to notice that I  had stumbled upon quite a gem! A magazine thats essence was everything I am.... or wish to be.  

The featured short story, Counting Apples, by Michelle Webster-Hein resonated with the deepest parts of me. It spoke of tragedy, and the connection between siblings during the healing process. It reminded me of my sister and I. And there I was, standing in the poetry section,  reading a magazine, with tears filling my eyes. I decided then it was worth it, whatever its cost was!

I read on to find a poem. Again, hitting me deep. It was like I had found the words to describe my experience but instead of  the words coming out of my own mouth, they were filling my eyes and over flowing.