An Eye of Forgiveness

Is there no one here to speak for me?She had cried out in her shame.Buried beneath a sin so deepWith no way to escapeThe judgment poured down on her. But Jesus stepped into the crowdBent down on the sandAnd waited, waited for herAccusersThose without sin to cast the stones. Woman, He asked,Where are your … Continue reading An Eye of Forgiveness →

A Cry from the Desert

I wasn't expecting to take a Blogging Break. I thought that a slowed down schedule was sufficient to bring me to a place of being able to hear the words of my Lord. But when He gave me the words for my last post several weeks ago, and told me to "Breathe," I heard Him … Continue reading A Cry from the Desert →

Breathe

Breathe, He said to meAs my harried soul jumpedFrom one thought to the nextAnd my carried over burdensJumped from now to then. Breathe, He said to meAs His whispered breath flutteredOnto my thoughtsAnd His gentle yoked peaceFilled slowly the crevices.Breathe, He said to meAs words called from the mistAbove my raging stormAnd Humbled Heart learningDrew … Continue reading Breathe →

When Freedom Walks In

The mind has Corners and cranniesWhere hidden lieMemoriesThe heart wantsUncoveringFrom carryingThe burden Where can they meet?Heart and mindLike oil and waterRefuse to mix.Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.Hebrews 4:13 NIV A child sat on the side of the … Continue reading When Freedom Walks In →

Holy Ground

grounded here in this sand quick sand it feels days run together when duties long stilled echo the halls changing plans i follow the sun mete out my moments seeking a firmness wanting a strength i lose my clenching find what was missing seek what is losing life laid down LORD of the moment he … Continue reading Holy Ground →

Deep Unto Deep

We were drenched with rain this weekend, after a long dry spell. And my heart answered the call of those raindrops when a writing prompt was given by Jamie Wright Bagley over at her blog last week. Click here,to find her own words and the question, "What do you do when the rain calls you?" Splashing, sputtering, … Continue reading Deep Unto Deep →

52 Commands of Jesus for Children

(In exchange for my review, the author provided this book. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." All opinions are purely my own)"Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: 'God authorized and commanded me … Continue reading 52 Commands of Jesus for Children →

Jewels in His Hand

The amethyst bloomson this Catmintin my gardenwere shining likebeautiful jewelsthis morning.And last night's versewas made all the morereal for me:The Lord their God will save his people on that day as a shepherd saves his flock.They will sparkle in his land like jewels in a crown. Zechariah 9:16 NIVInto a week filled with both weariness and blessings, and an … Continue reading Jewels in His Hand →

Golden Dew

It was only for a few minutes.Really.I should have been okfor a little garden work.But I had pushedmy limitsbeyond the boundaries.And I collapsed on the chair, willing the tears away as I closed my eyes.Into the haze there whispered a voice I recognized so well, asking me to open my eyes and look around me. … Continue reading Golden Dew →

An Invitation for "Whispers of Rest"

In exchange for my review, The Hachette Book Group, publisher, provided this book. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”Today is the day! I have been awaiting this day for several months now. Shortly after I entered … Continue reading An Invitation for "Whispers of Rest" →