I Thought I Caused The Ripples

Over a year ago, I wrote a poem titled, "Many Ripples." There are a few statements I made I do not support and I think are misleading. I thought writing a poem covering those misconceptions would be both fun and, hopefully, clarifying. I am only stone but, I caused many ripples. That's what I used …

Good Intentions…

I meant to start today with prayer. Read scripture before moving. I desired to be thankful. But the coffee was waiting. I meant to read Your word. Chew on what I read for hours, the verses. While I did my chores, I could think. But alas, my thoughts took different courses. 5 minutes I could …

Battle Of Spirit & Flesh (Groans & Grunts)| Christian Poem

All to Jesus I surrender. The words whisper in my spirit.   Yet, my flesh is angry and screams, "BUT THIS IS MINE!" The battle begins and the lines are intertwined.   One moves forward another pushed back. The winner changes and within seconds advances.   Fear charges to bound my hands. Trust thursts the …

An Old Foe Appears (Christian Poem)

Shame, shame. Wrapped around and calling my name. Echoes whispering Accusing saying I'm undeserving.   And old foe appears. One I haven't seen in many years. He grins, while a sword glints in his hands.   I was growing, sowing. Now, the accuser destroying. Ripping apart, what was my heart. Roots broken and seeds marked. …

Hears & Sees

In the midst of pain and uncertainty, My Holy King hears me. He makes the skies split. Never letting go, He holds my hand. As His roar is heard around mountains fall down. When I can't see He sees for me. (Can’t get enough posts? Check out my second blog Peeking Beneath)

Not Forgotten

Twisting turning of my stomach all insides feel pulled. Unaware of unseen truth, what will lie soon.   Anxiety, it clings to me claiming my cross to bear. Whispering its never-ending. I just sit back and stare.   Internally the battle rages within my heart's first cry. Please God above, answer me. I can't see …

Healing From Pain

You teach us to not give up on You, even when we fall down on the ground. Tears are streaming and I don't know the way to go. But through it all, You have always shown me.   Throughout this pain, I won't give up for Your love is pouring on me. Throughout this pain, …