"Adonai, who may dwell in your tent? Who may live on your holy mountain? The one who walks with integrity, who does what is right, and speaks trust in his heart." Psalm 15:1-2 Heavenly Father, to dwell in your presence is an honor. To worship you in spirit and truth on your holy mountain is... Continue Reading →
Poem: Escape The Artificial World
Dear Cosmos, I must sadly admit. I have exchanged your brilliant sun with a cheapened artificial lamp. Oh the madness, what have I done? Dear Ancient Earth, I must apologize. For I have become very unwise. Trading the soothing bird chirps for a jarring electronic buzz. Dear Real World, I need your help. Instead of... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Jesus Is Your Shelter In Life’s Storms
Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28 These comforting words are spoken by Jesus, the Son of God. He reassured his disciples and all who would follow Him that they can find rest for their souls. When we abide in the... Continue Reading →
Haiku: Guiding Lights
We are guiding lightsTo number days and seasons.But God is the source. The stars can tell us much about time and seasons. For instance, the sun is a star. We know that it takes the earth 365 days to revolve around the sun to complete a year. Another example is Orion's belt, which are a... Continue Reading →
Psalm 48: Praying Through The Psalms
Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise, in the city of our God, his holy mountain. The Lord is great and worthy of our praise. He is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. His majestic splendor reaches to the highest heavens. He dwells in the city of our God, His holy mountain. Nothing... Continue Reading →
Modern Bible Commentary on James 1:19-27
19 So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls (WEB). The Bible clearly speaks... Continue Reading →
Poem: The World Has Changed
From smooth to rough. From weak to tough. The world has changed. The world has changed. From limitless to bound. From square to round. The world has changed. The world has changed. From up to down. From smile to frown. The world has changed. The world has changed. From good to bad. From happy to... Continue Reading →
Haiku: A New Year Is Born
A new year is bornTo bring hope and renewal.Let's all celebrate! Most of us would agree that 2020 was a devastating year. There was much pain and sorrow with this pandemic. Many of us lost friends and family members to this terrible virus. It is my hope that 2021 will be a year of hope... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Relationship Triumphs Religiosity
"So Paul stood in the middle of the Areopagus and said, 'Men of Athens, I see that in all ways you are very religious. For while I was passing through and observing the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: 'To an Unknown God.' Therefore, what you worship without knowing... Continue Reading →
Poem: The Grayest of Grays
It was the grayest of grays. On a cold wintery day. The sun surely hid it's rays. From melting the snow away. Ice captured the blooming flower. The frigid wind seized the river. Nature was arrested that hour. And my soul began to quiver. Until clouds began to diffuse. The sun burst through the gloom.... Continue Reading →