Whole Gospel To Whole World
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 →
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 →
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 →
The sleepy winter Awakes to the crackling lake. Spring revives nature. The winter is a dormant season. Nature slows down and gets sleepy. But when the ice begins to melt and the sun strengthens, crackles are heard from frozen lakes, rivers, and ponds. Winter awakes into spring. Spring arrives and revives nature. The cycle of... Continue Reading →
Do you hear the wolf Howling at the winter moon? No. It's just the wind. The wind can make strange sounds. It can howl at night and trick you into believing there are packs of wolves. It's a relief when you quickly realize nature is only bluffing.
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