Sometimes God reveals profound truths in the most unexpected and extraordinary ways. Seemingly ordinary occurrences may lead to amazing discoveries. Allow me to lead you along the path to one such occurrence. Roses, beautiful in bloom, require much care. Our rose bushes had a tendency to grow over the sidewalk, posing a threat to innocent Read More
Betrayed
As night falls innocence fades Vanished, stolen, stripped away Yesterday; unblemished, carefree Today; friend becomes enemy Trapped amidst churning hell Struggling for freedom, barricaded cell Shoulders too young this burden to bear Head hung in shame, fraught with care Battered, bruised, shaken, torn Trust misplaced, exchanged for scorn Blameless heart indelibly marked Treachery launched, poisonous Read More
The Moment
Sun beams bathe immobile form Eyes stare, lips pressed, face forlorn Swirling thoughts, quagmire of confusion ‘What is not’ causes disillusion Arms crossed protectively, warding off danger No one dare approach, friend or stranger Unwelcome solitude cloaks her shoulders Intense shudder, skin grows colder Gazing blankly at azure skies Mind asking questions; “Why? Why? Why?” Read More
Cry of the Nations
Sound penetrates the barrier, silence echoes no more Mournful voices rise, resonating from foreign shores Cries of orphans mingle, merging to thunderous roar Powerful force, intent – to detonate barricaded doors Reverberation strikes, spirit no longer immune Crumpling to knees, weeping at the melodic tune Beckoning, beckoning the widow murmurs her name Bags packed, embracing Read More
What She Left Behind
Moonlight seeps through window Illuminating sleepless form Mental images play continually Leaving him hopeless, forlorn Silent tremors slice through his being Thoughts scramble, searching for meaning Tender heart, blameless & pure Questions why hardship must be endured She once was his, belongs no more Ravaged heart seeks to settle the score What went wrong, he Read More
Glory to Him
“On the appointed day Herod, wearing his royal robes, sat on his throne and delivered a public address to the people. They shouted, “This is the voice of a god, not of a man.” Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God, an angel of the Lord stuck him down, and he was eaten Read More
Hard Truth
Church, God, Jesus, Sunday school, prayer; these words have been a part of my vocabulary for as long as I can recall. I grew up in a Christian home and have stayed true to my Christian roots through the tumultuous teenage years and into adulthood. My relationship with Christ is ever evolving; I continue to Read More