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September 15, 2016

Gospel Clerihews

The apostle John dropped his nets at dawn followed Jesus with the ten all became fishers of men ********* Simon’s son Judas by his betrayal showed us it’s not enough to meet God if a different path we trod ********* Today’s Form for All prompt...

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July 16, 2016

Where Division Begins and Ends

I watched the children at their play Left to their own devices Selfishness and pride ruled the day They seemed to forget what nice is I saw the ones who had no toys Longingly eye the others The rich, the privileged girls and boys Ignored by...

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July 9, 2016

Assumptions of Bias

During the past week watching the news and reading Facebook posts about the violence and racial tensions in this country, I was struck by the assumptions made by some who protested the loudest. One such assumption—a  statement I read more than once—was that white people...

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June 12, 2016

If I Had a Gun

The latest mass shooting (I won’t mention which one, because there will likely be another, and this post will apply then) has brought out the gun control and how do we legislate a way to prevent the next one folks. We just need more laws and this violence wouldn’t happen, they say....

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June 5, 2016

Choices

Life is a series of choices Some seem insignificant but have life-changing impact Others we agonize over but are insignificant in the grand scheme of things Some choices appear to be the only option We can’t see the consequences to come or alternatives before us...

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June 3, 2016

I’m a Finalist!

I’m so excited! One of my poems is one of three finalists in the Published Poetry category of the Cascade Writing Contest put on by Oregon Christian Writers. I entered three poems as individual entries. I look forward to receiving the feedback on all three,...

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April 15, 2016

Nothin’ But the Blood – An Elfje

Crimson Jesus’ blood Trustworthy and true Mercy to my soul Salvation _____________________________ A little elfje for NaPoWriMo Day 15, and while you’re at it check out Jars of Clay and The Blind Boys of Alabama singing Nothin’ But the Blood of Jesus.

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April 10, 2016

My Soul Feels Peace

My soul feels lean flying bird by bird like I’m falling up or whistling in the dark Yet walking with God day by day under the banner of heaven I still believe in peace like a river _______________________________ The prompt at NaPoWriMo today is to...

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