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 →
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 →
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.
Haiku Poem: Free As A Blue Jay
Free as a blue jay Singing in the early morn Flying with the wind.
Haiku Poem: Hope Found In The Void
Heavenly stars dance In galaxies of cold space. Hope found in the void. The stars tell a story. They are millions of miles away in a cold and chaotic universe. And yet stars shine so brilliantly in the midst of the dark void. The stars are crafted by God's handiwork. He told Abraham to count... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: Busy Bees
What is that I see Swarming above the oak tree Yellow busy bees. Fun fact: Did you know that bees can travel up to six miles in a day going an average of 15 miles per hour? Another fun fact: Bees are the only insects in the world that make food that humans can eat.... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: Hummingbirds
Busy hummingbird Flapping your lightning speed wings. Extraordinary! Did you know the hummingbird flaps its wings 70 times per second? The heart rate can also get up to 1,260 beats per minute. The average human is only 70 beats per minute. This bird is truly extraordinary. God created a marvelous creature.
Haiku Poem: The Painted Sky
The sleepy sun sets Across the orange painted sky Before the stars shine. Watching the sunset is a beautiful sight to behold. The sun paints the sky with this intense orange color, and it reflects off the clouds to make it shine even brighter. After the sun sets, nature displays it's brilliance yet again. The... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: Gentle Rain
Gentle wind and rain. Tapping at my windowpane. Rhythm of nature. Nature is the best symphony out there. It composes such wonderful music. Gentle wind and rain calm the soul. This rhythm of nature is a gift from God. I am so thankful for nature's musical talent.
Haiku Poem: You In The Mirror
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 →