Whole Gospel To Whole World
You were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession — to the praise of his glory. — Ephesians 1:13-14 The Apostle Paul informed the Church in Ephesus that they were marked, sealed, and imprinted with the... Continue Reading →
Lake pier in eyesight. Run. Jump. Splash. Cold. Swim. Relax. Joyful memories. Growing up, our family would take trips in the summer to Lake Monticello, Indiana. I vividly remember jumping off the lake pier into the cold water with my cousins. We would jump off the deck and see who could land on the Intertubes... Continue Reading →
Free verse poetry Saying rules restrict freedom? False liberation. Free verse is art just like formal poetry. There are many great poets who have well-crafted poems in free verse. That being said, in my opinion, modern poetry is deconstructing syntax, grammar, rhyme, meter, and rules. This leads people to believe that self-expression is more important... Continue Reading →
Nestled between toes Cool sand tucked beneath the beach While the waves crash in. The beach is a great place to form memories. My family and I live in Florida. I remember helping my son build a sandcastle for the first time. It will forever be etched into my memory. When I visit the beach,... Continue Reading →
On the mountaintop Gazing at the land below. A place called nowhere. Nowhere is an unfounded territory. While it hasn't been named or claimed, this land belongs to nature and ultimately God. God did create us to cultivate the land, but to treat it with respect. We are to be good stewards of our natural... Continue Reading →
Knock. Knock. Fall, come in. Hang your hat and please sit down. Winter, wake up. Go! Fall has done his part. He shed the leaves from the tree and brought a cool breeze to the landscape. Fall was kind enough to give us various colors and the harvesting of the land. Thank you fall! But... Continue Reading →
Windy rain sneaks in through my rigid windowpane. Tears fall out my eyes. Storms of life come upon us quickly. Betrayal, loss of a friend, disease, and unemployment are just a few common afflictions we experience. In our storms, we try to hold in the emotions. We bottle them inside thinking that this is the... Continue Reading →
Stand. Turn. Look. Move toward The red cellar door of dreams. It's locked from inside. I want the reader to experience this narration. The action verbs used are meant to express an attitude of persistence. You must stand. Get up. Have a vision. Move towards your dreams. Persistence is the key to success. The red... Continue Reading →
Dark clouds of despair Thundering over my soul Does anyone care? The Lord God cares. He tells us to cast our burdens upon Him. His yoke is easy and His burden is light. If the Creator knows every grain of sand, how much more does He know your frustrations and sadness? Trust in the God... Continue Reading →
Winter's silent mist Rises from the barren ground. Chirp! Chirp! A sweet bliss. In this haiku, winter's silent breaks from the sound of a bird chirping. It's a pleasant change. A sweet bliss. I remember as a child walking to the school bus stop in the quiet mist through the hard, barren ground. Then hearing... Continue Reading →
