Welcome to our 6th issue of Pure in Heart!

While I love all of our past issues, I must admit this is my favorite issue so far (shh, don’t tell the others!) mostly because we received so many awesome submissions from younger writers and artists. I love the creative spirit of children and teenagers, and I pray that these kids never lose their love for poetry, storytelling, and art as they grow older. We were also blessed to receive work from seasoned writers and artists, and I think it may be one of our more visually stunning and engaging issues thus far. We hope you and your family enjoy it as much as we do.

In these pages, you’ll find whispers of autumn, light touches of Christmas here and there, and poetic explorations of God’s creatures. You’ll find exciting stories with battles of faith, time travel, romance, and simple reminders of the power of Jesus’ love and the importance of doing the right thing. There’s a delicious, chocolatey recipe to ring in the Christmas season, comics, and more surprises we hope you’ll enjoy. This issue truly has something for everyone.