And captivate my thoughts Every single oneMake You the centerFather, Spirit, and Son. Take my heart, dear Lord,Write your name, God,Melt the stoney pieces,Tattoo it on my heart. Take me out of it. Let me not think of me. Keep me on the path,Focused solely on Thee. Bind my wandering mind,Tie my soul to You. God, keep me in your way,I’m lost … Continue reading Short Verse
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Easier
Jonah…talk about avoiding work… His example is a bold statement in how we refuse to do things we are called to do. He jumped on a ship headed in the opposite direction. He slept while the storm raged around him. When he finally relented and accepted his call, the seas calmed and he obeyed the … Continue reading Easier
Apologies
I was talking with my niece the other day about writing. I was telling her how much I loved to write…but lately, I’ve been struggling. Not for lack of thoughts or ideas, but because I feel like all I do is write for work every day. I spend so much of my time drafting letters … Continue reading Apologies
Submissive
Why do we fight against The pull of our heart?We use the argument Flawed from the start. We argue logic and reason. We cite facts and opinions.We are so full of passion We are sure of our decisions. But we lose our focus On what really matters We zero in on ‘us’Forgetting the Creator. We say we followAnd wait on HimOur words are hollowOur … Continue reading Submissive
Tomorrow
Once upon a time… I once was quick to anger and slow to forgive. I’m still quick to anger. Believe me, my anger is fierce and fast. I hate it. I can be so chill, so mellow and snap before the hat drops. It scares me sometimes just how much rage I feel for no … Continue reading Tomorrow
Sheep
I sit here waiting… Waiting for anything… Waiting for nothing… Life is funny like that. Full of expectation and wonder… And right now, peace. I feel like there is a storm coming because I just feel peace in the waiting. Like the sheep trusting the Shepherd for safety, I am trusting this peace will sustain me. … Continue reading Sheep
Singing
Last week I started writing this little piece. A few hours later I was sent to the emergency department…long story short, thank God for friends and first responders. I can carry on singing about sunshine. …. What’s your background music? Every good movie/tv show has a great soundtrack. Are you raging with Skillett, feeling nostalgic … Continue reading Singing
Marriage
Back in my day, I felt like our goal was to find someone to build a life together. You know? It wasn’t about having everything together and then merging lives; I wanted someone who would walk beside me and together we would make our lives one. I didn’t want to move into “his” house. I … Continue reading Marriage
Friends
A good friend encourages you to be better. A great friend pushes you over the edge. My wonderful friend dared me to start writing a blog. I’m still writing and still enjoying what I learn. I don’t plan out what I’m going to say; I can’t really do things like that. Everything I post is … Continue reading Friends
If…then
It’s what makes life fly by so fast: the hurry up and wait: the ‘if-then’… If I can make it through Saturday, then… … When I found out I was expecting my fourth child, putting it mildly, I had many thoughts…timing was crazy, in the middle of losing both my parents and just everything seeming … Continue reading If…then
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