Scents sailing in spring. Primrose and tulips divine. Creation breathes in. Spring reminds us of a fresh new start. The wonderful smell of the flowers encourages us to find hope in the new season. The phrase, "Relax and smell the flowers," is so true. When creation breathes in, it brings peace and tranquility to the... Continue Reading →
Poem: The Artist and Eternal God Of The Cosmos
Eternal God, you fashioned the stars above. The cosmos declare the glory of your love. Eternal God, you formed man from the dust. The human race declares the glory of your trust. Eternal God, you created a divine decree. In Jesus's name, all creatures will bow their knees. Eternal God, you sent the Holy Spirit... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: Sacred Church Bells
Church bells ring at eight. Sacred wakes up secular. Tradition remains. I enjoy church bells. Growing up, I often drove past a large catholic church who would ring their bells every hour to invite the city for religious services. The sacred space within the church walls told the secular world to wake up. Moreover, the... Continue Reading →
25 Ideas For Growing In Your Relationship With God
1. Carve out a time for prayer in your busy schedule. My friend in college said no matter what was happening, there was a specific time reserved for God alone and his appointment was more important than anyone else. I find that admirable and noteworthy of imitating. This world has so many distractions. Smartphones, social... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: Stormy Dream
Strong wind shatters glass. Tornado stares in my soul. Wake up from nightmare. Growing up in Indiana, I had my fair share of tornado warnings at school and home. I distinctly remember playing a baseball game one day in the middle of the country, when all of a sudden tornado sirens were blasted on the... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Sharing The Gospel Through The Power Of The Holy Spirit
Acts 1:8 "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Before Jesus left the Earth to ascend to His heavenly Father, He promised that the Holy Spirit would give power... Continue Reading →
Poem: Rich or Poor Should Never Define You
Awakened to a world of despair. Where life for many seems unfair. Poverty clings to the worn out soul. Afflictions have taken its crude toll. The rich gloat over the outcasts. Their bullying makes me feel aghast. Where has justice and mercy been? They need to speak against this sin. Rich or poor should never... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: Creation Will Sing To The King
Dear Eternal King. Your glory fills all the Earth. Creation will sing. God deserves our praise and worship. His glory fills all the earth. As creatures, we are to sing and rejoice. For the Lord is good. His love endures forever.
Daily Devotional: Psalm 1 And The Blessed Life
Psalm 1 "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree... Continue Reading →
Poem: Dear Soul, Awake from Your Slumber
Soul, please awake from your slumber. Are you alive? Do you hunger? For the righteousness of your King Who triumphed over death's sharp sting. Soul, please awake from your slumber. Are you alive? Do you hunger? For the graciousness of your Savior Who died for your sinful behavior. Soul, please awake from your slumber. Are... Continue Reading →