“Vos cœurs sont-ils si pleins que vous ne trouvez pas la paix ?
Dites-lui la joie profonde qui parfois en vous naît.
Lorsque vous gravissez la montagne pour prier,
Déposez vos fardeaux aux pieds du Bien-Aimé”
(Is your heart so full that you cannot rest
Tell him the joy that you feel within
As we journey up the mountain to pray
Unload your burdens at the savior’s feet)
– an excerpt from the book
ARPress is honored to publish Pins à Feuilles Persistantes: Livre de Poésie Religieuse (French Edition of Evergreen Pines: Book of Religious Poetry) by Miriam DeSheers-Ives. This book is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the ARPress website.
Evergreen Pines Book of Religious Poetry is more than a collection of poems, it’s a quiet, steady voice reminding us that faith can carry us through the everyday trials of life. In a world that often feels uncertain or overwhelming, this book gently brings us back to the foundational truths of hope, forgiveness, love, and purpose. It is a heartfelt, faith-filled collection of poems centered on Christian life, belief, and spiritual resilience. Written in a deeply personal and devotional tone, this book is more than just poetry, it’s a reflection of a life rooted in faith and gratitude.
Author Miriam DeSheers-Ives grew up in a Christian home with six siblings and a yearning to serve God in her own unique way. The noise of daily life (both literal and metaphorical) led her to seek quiet spaces for communion with God. A turning point in her journey came during a Sunday school lesson about the parable of the talents. Wondering whether she had any talents of her own, Miriam was inspired by the encouragement to “seek and you shall find.” That search became a mission, and poetry became her expression of worship.
What’s beautiful about Miriam’s story is its simplicity and sincerity. She doesn’t come across as someone trying to impress or preach. Instead, she writes to inspire, comfort, and share her journey of walking closely with God, often quietly, always faithfully. Through her poetry, Miriam DeSheers-Ives speaks to real-life moments we all face: loneliness, doubt, gratitude, weariness, joy, and the need for second chances. Her words reflect the lessons we learn as we navigate life, like trusting a higher plan when the path seems unclear or finding peace in prayer when the world feels heavy.
Each poem offers a spiritual anchor for readers who may be searching for meaning or strength. Whether it’s a reminder to “Count Your Blessings” in tough times, or encouragement to face life’s “Red Sea” moments with faith, this book transforms biblical ideas into relatable, down-to-earth reflections. The language is simple and heartfelt, making the lessons feel personal and real.
The collection spans a wide range of themes: from forgiveness and reassurance, to guidance, mercy, and hope. Titles like “Come to the Fountain,” “Why I Exist,” “The Valley,” and “My Red Sea” offer spiritual metaphors and emotional honesty, helping readers find comfort in life’s trials through faith in God.
Each poem reads like a conversation between the author and God, or between the reader and a divine presence, making it easy for anyone navigating hardship, loneliness, or joy to connect. The language is simple, direct, and sincere, often using biblical imagery like Calvary, the cross, and heavenly gates to make spiritual truths relatable.
There’s an undercurrent of gentle encouragement throughout the book: a reminder that no matter what you’re going through, stormy days, spiritual doubt, or longing for belonging, there is always a place at the feet of Jesus. The poetry is not overly ornate or literary; instead, it is accessible, warm, and designed to uplift. The book invites us to slow down, look inward, and remember that even in silence or struggle, God is present. It teaches that grace is not just a Sunday sermon, it’s something we live, breathe, and carry with us, every single day.
Pins à Feuilles Persistantes: Livre de Poésie Religieuse (French Edition of Evergreen Pines: Book of Religious Poetry) by Miriam DeSheers-Ives is now available for purchase via the ARPress Bookstore.