We yearn for peace but turn away from the one certain source that will not die, a fifth dimension of hope that is founded on truth.It is transparent reality, not wishful thinking, but cannot be seen by cataract-laced eyes;it is only even partly known by those committed to the Great Beyond while in the HereContinue reading “When Peace is Elusive”
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Have I Peaked?
Have I peaked? Have my green leaves turned golden red, moving toward brown when my strong stems go limp and lose their grip, break loose and fall to earth? Old age brings joy in matured skills, new opportunities. Yet my end time draws nearer every day. I will just smile and greet every hour withContinue reading “Have I Peaked?”
Full of Grace, Full of Truth
His kindness overwhelmed them from the start: the way he chose his students: hearts that yearned for meaning beyond fishing nets or taxes; welcoming the seventy, both genders, to his company— the way he saved the day for his mom’s friend: reaching back to first creation, crunching time byContinue reading “Full of Grace, Full of Truth”
A Confluence of Soulmates
We believe in him so streams of living waterflow from within and mingle inprofuse display:splash of sympathy,sparkle of delight,mellow liquid comfort.Spirit meets spiritsand waterfalls rushto embrace, clarityleaping with graceto wash over soulsand leave us refreshed,renewed and blessed. Think of a recent moment when that happened to you. You met with one or more fellow devotedContinue reading “A Confluence of Soulmates”
Like the Air that I Breathe
So much sharpness in the world today: bare tree branches that pierce the sky like forked lightning, zebu* horns poking the air like staples, headless palms erect as straight pins. Hawk wings slice the atmosphere, machetes crack through vines, bike spokes whirr. Even the blades of grass have a cutting edge. If air were solidContinue reading “Like the Air that I Breathe”
Lemon Lesson
Lemon leaves bush the tree, newborn limbs reaching out pushing past the older ones. I pull one of them sideways, wondering if there might be a round ripe lemon waiting for me. Deep in the forest of varied greens I catch sight of gold—then suddenly I see plump balls clustered together, hanging out in camouflage,Continue reading “Lemon Lesson”
Hush My Swirling Thoughts
I calm myself and quiet my heart hush my swirling thoughts and rest like a weaned child against her mother’s chest no searching no tossing about no hungry whimpers just breathing the pounding waves pat my back the sound of love I rest and the salty breeze caresses my cheeks I’m leaning on eternal armsContinue reading “Hush My Swirling Thoughts”
He Cries Too!
Jesus wept when Jerusalem loomed before him, ignorant in spite of all that he had taught her, calling her into his Kingdom. But she refused to understand, entrenched in her self-rule. I cry too, with all mothers longing to shelter little ones from storms they’re bringing on. Just like Jesus, I picture that mother henContinue reading “He Cries Too!”
Heartfast!
I want to be heartfast. Feet flat knees flexed legs taut stand my ground. Knocked hard breath blown wind gone still be found in place intact lungs filled arms ready eyes up fixed firm. He’s why I’m steady His hand in mine lifegrip keeping me. I grasp His Word – Truth told lovingly, not justContinue reading “Heartfast!”
Coming Close!
At last the Tabernacle was in place, curtains hung, priests consecrated. And in one awesome moment your glory, Yahweh, moved in. Not even Moses (who saw you on the mountain) could enter now. Your presence packed the tent with holy danger, essence of you made visible to sentient humans: fire, a mass of cloud residing,Continue reading “Coming Close!”
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