soul riches
Poetry & Reflections on God, Humanity, and Wildlife by Chris Joel Lopez.
This soulful poetry book was written in Chris’ “desert years” when he intentionally entered seclusion, practicing heavy asceticism with a burning desire to experience and hear God for himself. Chris came out of the quiet, focused desert life with Soul Riches. Soul Riches is a compilation of poems, reflections, and prayers of encountering the Divine raw and unfiltered against the backdrop of heartless, institutionalized, formulated religion. This collection of poetry and short prose was birthed out of the wild.
​​​​​​​Themes of this poetry include beauty, wildlife, birds, gems, flowers, gardens, soul, existence, presentness, life, death, new creation, gospel, rest, God, marriage, intimacy, and love.
About The Author
Chris Joel Lopez is an author, musician, artist, and pastor based in Austin, Texas. He is the co-founder of Bella Eden, an artist church community he started with his wife, Crystaline, centered on the beauty of the gospel and the finished work of Jesus. Through writing, music, and everyday life, Chris helps people rediscover the simplicity of grace and the joy of walking with God again.



