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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
Now comes another heartbreak,another tragedy;there isn’t one clear answer,but it’s more than “wait and see”. Each time there is a shooting,it seems we point and namethe issues that affect us least,for “We aren’t the ones to blame.” There isn’t one solutionto relieve our griefs… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: AFTERMATH”
SACRED GUIDANCE I’m in the gentle nudgesthe whispers in your earthe dreams you will rememberand the reasons for your tears. I’m in the words of mentorsthe interrupting thoughtthe lyrics of a long-held songand the “can” more than the “ought”. I’m in the spirit’s movementthe… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: GUIDANCE”
THE DIFFERENCE “Three strikes and you’re out!” When the rulesand the worldsuggest we can’t win,you gently encourage,“Let’s try this again.” “I’m sorry, but we are all out!” When there isn’tenoughfor people in needyou lovingly nudge us,“Please, go and help feed.” “I am outdone!” When… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: OUT”
ENOUGH TO KNOW I want an arrow, God. I would like a sign that showswhat I am meant to do,what is the proper path to take,what goal I should pursue. Isn’t it enough to knowthat I go along with you? I want an arrow,… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: ARROW”
JOURNEY “Scenic View” the sign displayed,but I’d have to take my time,for the sign went on to warn meof the steps and uphill climb. I started out with vigor,then the path curved to the right.My steps are now uncertainas the end is not in… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: UPHILL”
“You are dust, and to dust you shall return.” DUST Formed from, returned to…let me become as dusthere, nowso least, light, and lowlythat you, Spirit wind,can gather mehold mecarry and blow meto dance in the ditchesto twirl through the tempeststo waltz across the wastelandsto… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: DUST”
HOW DOES LOVE SPREAD? Love boldly impactsthrough diverse and delightful artworkcreated in dark and dingy tunnels. Love outwardly ripplesfrom pebbles of promise and possibilitycast on the waters of humanity. Love gently coverswith blankets of care and concernplaced over the wounded and weary. Love graciously… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: LOVE”
As I set out to walk todayI put my earbuds in,hoping to ponder and to pray;to meditate within. My prayer began, “Be still my soul,”but a train then rumbled by,and angry dogs began to growlwhile giving me the eye. When the podcast called for… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: DISTRACTION”
The winter days are dreary, cold,’til Sunshine comes to stay,and she asks, so sweetly, kindly,“Hey Grammy, will you play?” We crawl into our hideawayof blankets, couch, and chairs,then choose whom we are hiding from –fierce pirates, hungry bears. When we imagine they’ve come close,we… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: HIDEAWAY”
QUESTIONS FOR THE LEAVES Tucked into this sheltered corneraway from wind and rainthis little pile of withered leavesbrings questions to my mind.How long have they been waiting here,how long will they remain?If leaves could speak to me todaywhat lessons would I find? Are they… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: SECURITY”
Simply Soul Searching 