The color of cardinals is as red as can be They chirp as they fly and enjoy a great seed The color of bluebirds as their name would imply Is blue as blue gets even bluer than the sky The color of zebras is quite a contrast of hues They’re black and they’re white yet… Continue reading The Color of…
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A LEGEND PASSES
David stopped when he crested the hill. His view of Ramah blurred from the tears. The men behind him stopped. Joab waited a minute before he came alongside David. “You two shared something the rest of us can only dream about. What’s it like to have the LORD’s Spirit alive in you?” David wiped his… Continue reading A LEGEND PASSES
My Tribute to my Mom
A half hour into the date of February 27, 2015 my Mom walked into the arms of Jesus. A chapter of my life closed. She’d been in and out of the hospital several times over the past few years, so when she was taken back there Sunday the 22nd everyone assumed she’d return home. She… Continue reading My Tribute to my Mom
T’was the Monday after Valentine’s Day
I was pacing around my apartment with my mind whirling until I finally realized what the problem was. I needed a poetry blogging fix. Writers will understand what I’m talking about. Sometimes you just have to get the words out of you before you explode. Here’s a funny look at the post Valentine’s Day let… Continue reading T’was the Monday after Valentine’s Day
A NEW LANGUAGE
Joseph was taken directly to the gardener when they entered Potiphar’s home. The gardener looked at him. “Do you speak Egyptian?” Joseph stood quietly. The gardener looked at the men who brought him in. “Do we know where he’s from?” “He’s a Hebrew from Canaan.” “Canaan, that’s closer than most of the slaves we get… Continue reading A NEW LANGUAGE
THE FAVORITE SON
Israel lifted his tent flap back when he heard scuffling outside. The sight of his eleventh son pleased him. “Joseph, why are you back in such a rush? Where are your brothers and the flock?” Joseph slid to a stop in front of his tent. “Oh, hi Abba. I, um…we must talk.” He glanced at… Continue reading THE FAVORITE SON
HERE KITTY KITTY
“I’m amazed and delighted at how well your precincts are complying with the new tax laws being imposed on them, Daniel. I usually get some skimming from those in charge. What makes you so different from the others?” Darius sat forward on his throne. Daniel shrugged. “My God won’t allow me to take what doesn’t… Continue reading HERE KITTY KITTY
If I were a bird
If I Were a Bird If I were a bird an eagle I’d be. Majestic I’d soar the heavens so free. My eyes would see far in search of a meal. My wings would spread out, the wind I would feel. If I were a bird a swallow perhaps. I’d swing on a breeze without… Continue reading If I were a bird
AN EYE FOR GLORY book review
It must never be said that the field of battle falls silent once the fighting stops, for when the guns cease firing and the last echoes die, the wailing cries of the thousands of wounded arise in a pitiable chorus of woe. Karl Bacon, An Eye For Glory, page 124 I just experienced the most… Continue reading AN EYE FOR GLORY book review
SEEING AS GOD SEES
“How long will you mourn for Saul, the rejected king? Fill your horn with oil and go to Jesse in Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons as Saul’s replacement.” Samuel was usually surprised when he heard God’s voice. Never was he so glad to receive a message as he was now. But…”how can… Continue reading SEEING AS GOD SEES