Whole Gospel To Whole World
You in the mirror. Believe in yourself today. Because you are me. Positive self-esteem is an important component of our well-being. We are created in the image of God and therefore have infinite value. I know for a fact that the most critical person in the world of me...is me. I must remind myself daily... Continue Reading →
The King of Glory Riding the clouds of fire. Judgment day is here.
Singing with the rain. Twirling my red umbrella Under grieving clouds. Singing is a powerful force. When people experience grief, they may sing to cast out their deep-seated turmoil from within. In this haiku, the melodious rain droplets are singing alongside the person with the umbrella. I wanted to convey this idea of joy. Joy... Continue Reading →
Lighthouse in the night. Leading me safely to shore From the waves that roar. Any boat captain will tell you lighthouses are essential for leading them safely to shore. During storms, it can be difficult to traverse through the roaring, tempestuous waves. Having a lighthouse can give you confidence and hope to make it back... Continue Reading →
White clouds reign above To shield the scorching sun. The sky's protector. Aren't you thankful for clouds? Without them, we would be overly exposed to harmful ultraviolet radiation. They may seem insignificant, but clouds are actually vital to sustaining life on our planet. So next time you look up, be thankful that God created clouds... Continue Reading →
The muhly grass sways As the crocodile moves through. The frog remains still. Muhly grass is common in the everglades and is usually windy when it blooms. But the grass not only sways by the wind, but by crocodiles and alligators crawling through (only place in the world where both coexist). While the grass and... 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 →
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