Writing prose and poetry has long been a rich place for me to mine for the truth of things and explore hidden depths of emotions. Inevitably, God teaches me as I hold up my thoughts in the light of His Word, the plumb line of truth…all things are measured by it. Throughout my lifetime, comingContinue reading “Mountain Reflections: Poems From My Heart”
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Living Lights: Poems From The Heart
Love poetry? I’m excited to be included in this inspiring new anthology, Living Lights: Poems From The Heart, published by David Lee Martin. Take a look! https://a.co/d/2AXmjsf Blessings! 💞
Pastoral Praise
Sun has wended cross the sky Dipped below to mornings newBefore the moon and starry lights Crested up into view I saw through lowly window frame A glorious pastoral sight What’s so grand of porch light stream On trees and leaves and darkened day Stillness like a comforter Pulling close the night our way NatureContinue reading “Pastoral Praise”
Adrift in the Sea — “It’s OK”
What’s this lonely languishing As I drift on endless waves No port in sight No winging birds Just endless endless sea Beneath me churns those hidden things What might come to snatch me whole While sun beats hot And thunder booms And lightning strikes repeatedly Missing those who’ve turned away Rejecting still my poured outContinue reading “Adrift in the Sea — “It’s OK””
Magnolia’s Run: Walking Through Walls
Hi, friends! I’m excited to announce my new Teen and Young Adult novel, Magnolia’s Run: Walking Through Walls. In 1952, nine-year-old Magnolia is abducted from her Idaho family and transported to Kentucky for purposes beyond her understanding. Desperately clinging to the hope of returning home, she faces years of entrapment before deciding to flee. Magnolia’sContinue reading “Magnolia’s Run: Walking Through Walls”
An Aspen Serenade
Look up look up The aspens bid Silent sentinels Waiting expectantly To quiver once more On unseen breezeAbandoned unto joyTiny clapping cymbalsHung on slender petiolesAn airy symphony For whose earsThis silent tinkling For creatures here Or those with angel wings Is the breeze itself The wake of joyous cherubs Chasing amongst branches Tempests and ragingContinue reading “An Aspen Serenade”
Relinquishing Self
Why does this irritating trait Rise within my soul Though crucified Through Christ’s blood Is self-love reigning in my heartHard to let me goThe warp and woof of daily things Interrupted by my thoughts Hasty words only bringCorrection when I ought To patiently forebear Quietly forebearIrritants a crucible Reveals the stubborn dross A fire burningContinue reading “Relinquishing Self”
When Stretched
Have you ever been to PT? Had strength training after an injury? Or, like my dear relative, experienced painful exercises after knee replacement surgery? “I have a deep respect for those who have chronic pain,” my relative said to me…the exact words I confessed to my physical therapist a few days before. What about chronicContinue reading “When Stretched”
A Gift of Gratitude
A writing friend recently invited me to keep a thirty-day gratitude journal. To identify every day what I am grateful for, notice the surprising lessons and blessings, contemplate life minus those good things, and journal for about twenty minutes each evening to give praise and thanks to God. How do I view God and theContinue reading “A Gift of Gratitude”
Beneath the Mask
Who am I beneath the mask Of daily said requirements The me whose soul is languishing Searching for the happy face Has carrying burdens overwhelmed Am I too tuned to inward self Not yet dead to temporal Searching for the joy Forgive me, LORD, for wasting time Or is this not a waste at allContinue reading “Beneath the Mask”
“Question Prayers”
After a serious discussion recently with a loved one, a series of “question prayers” arose as I wondered more about the heart of things…questions I’ve asked before, and lift up now again. Whatever has you fearful, bound, or confounded, may God empower you to overcome, and bless you with His presence through your journey. ~~~Continue reading ““Question Prayers””
Escaping Depression’s Tomb
The tomb of depression, my little room of despair, has threatened to squeeze life’s light out of me. Chinks of sadness, slowly mortared into repressive stones, attempt to close off the door of joy, oppress my spirit, and obstruct my desire to scoot out into the vibrancy of life. Looking beyond the shadowed portal, IContinue reading “Escaping Depression’s Tomb”
Easter Blessings
Where e’er your road might lead you No matter the twists of your path May goodness and mercy go with you Encourage your every step Through cloudy days or bright ones Whether dim or glaring strong May the truth of Christ’s Resurrection Wash you in new song May your weary soul be lifted And whiskedContinue reading “Easter Blessings”
Connecting Passover and Easter
Carol Neelands (a Canadian writer friend) recently hosted a podcast with her guest Lamb Baker, about their play, The Passover Connection. Watch members of their small country church enact the first Passover story – God saving the Jewish people from the angel of death; New Testament Jewish believers pondering the significance of the death ofContinue reading “Connecting Passover and Easter”
A Changing Firmament
The swirling snow obscured the frozen lake and mountain view before us. The last few days, temperatures dipped to single digits, then soared to mid-forties. Yesterday, puddles appeared on the snow packed gravel driveway. Would they freeze and turn into a patchwork of tiny skating rinks? Or seep into depths below? Streaks of sun piercedContinue reading “A Changing Firmament”
A Listener’s Lesson
Opening just a little To reveal a precious thing Even to beloveds Might crush a wounded wing If reins are rudely takenConverse torn away By overeager listenersIntent their words to say With surgical precision They wield an upper hand While tumbling o’er each otherIn exuberance so grand Diverting in a tangentThough parallel in kind TheyContinue reading “A Listener’s Lesson”
The Little Man
Delicious aromas wafted through nostalgic oldie songs, the growl of grinding coffee beans, and buzzing octaves of conversations. Within this happy cacophony, a tiny, blonde boy swayed to his own tune, his sneaker-clad feet carrying him towards a glass door. What did he see? A bright grin lit his face, and his eyes sparkled. AbsorbedContinue reading “The Little Man”
Receding Snow
Day after day sparkling white blankets covered the world, and gave the earth permission to pause. Now the pristine mounds of white are nearly gone, soaking silently into the earth, and chasing soiled slush down grated drains. Is winter melting away, the long-awaited snow too soon relinquishing its place, receding and signaling the earth toContinue reading “Receding Snow”
A Snowflake Lesson
January’s weeks of storm watch, snow on the ground, and arctic freeze has kept much of the Northern Hemisphere poised for winter’s worst. Recently I stayed up late, anticipating the huge blizzard predicted for our area. Remembering picturesque winters from the past, I couldn’t wait to see beautiful, large snowflakes fluttering down. While putting awayContinue reading “A Snowflake Lesson”
Leaving Lo-debar
New Year’s Day 2024 dawned with the promises of new starts and resolutions. Yet, as I reflected on the state of the year left behind, I wondered at that growing, kicking child of strife and unrest silently waiting to emerge from the world’s contracting womb. A glance out the window revealed a fog of environmentalContinue reading “Leaving Lo-debar”
Christmas Repose 2023
Lights on a slim Christmas tree illumine the darkened room, a pyramid of white stars cascading from beneath shimmering angel wings. To the right of the tree, a small vintage cane-seat rocker cradles two new black-red buffalo plaid blankets. To the left, from the speaker beneath the television’s silent image of a Yule log’s dancingContinue reading “Christmas Repose 2023”
Christmas Lights
While quiet stillness reigns about In the dark of nightLights a’glimmer everywhere Shine with all their might Twinkling, twirling, flickeringSome a steady glowThe Christmas lights all colors bright Reflecting in the snowAmbiance warms outside And deeper cold within The shining lights beckon us Look here, look here again Trees wrapped red- or green-and-white Down theContinue reading “Christmas Lights”
The Melting Snowman
When it feels like life is meltingDespite sunny days When storms and rains lash fiercely Drain strength fast away ‘Tis then our God our Father Creator of our days Is catching all the drippings Tears coursing in a race And like the melting snowman Whose face beams joy and play In blessing or in meltingContinue reading “The Melting Snowman”
Holiday Book Gift Guide 2023
Hi, friends! An author friend recently compiled this Holiday Book Gift Guide 2023. Numerous Christian authors of Fiction, Nonfiction, Kids Books, Inspirational, and Journals are included. Check out the link below for book info and links to purchase. My two books are listed in the Kids Books section: Little Bit in the Great Wide ForestContinue reading “Holiday Book Gift Guide 2023”
A Tiny Ember
A sweeping illness blew through me Snuffed near out my candlelight Yet in my fainting heartsick lowA tiny ember glowed in sight Breathe oh Breath of God on me Gently fan anew my lifeBring once more Your steady flameLet my soul again burn bright Tamp not out this lantern’s use Hover healing Breath o’er meContinue reading “A Tiny Ember”
Dew Upon The Arbor 