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God’s Word
They triumphed over him
by the blood of the Lamb
and by the word of their testimony;
they did not love their lives so much
as to shrink from death.
Revelation 12:11 (NIV).Search My Blog
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Tag Archives: Hope
If I Was the Potter
If I was the potter instead of the clay, what tools would I use to fashion a beautiful vessel? And what kind of vessel would I create? A lovely vase? An intricate teapot? Or perhaps a practical bowl? I suppose … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Christian, Clay, Faith, God, Hope, Isaiah, Life, Potter, Sanctification, Trials
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God’s Perfect Timing
God’s timing is perfect. I keep forgetting that. Patience is not a virtue I come by naturally. Almost a year ago, pain in my left shoulder and arm sent me to my new primary physician for a solution. As a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Christ, Christian, Faith, Frozen shoulder, God's Provision, God's Timing, Healing, Health, Hope, Jesus, Life, Patience, Prayer, Trials, Truth
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No Comparison
When was the last time you compared yourself to someone else? Be honest—it was pretty recent, wasn’t it? For me, it was just yesterday. In this social media age the tendency seems to be getting worse. But the comparison … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Christ, Christian, Christian Living, Comparison, Faith, Healing, Hope, Jesus, Joy, Life, Possessions, Productivity, Talents, Trials
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Wondering Why
Swirling thoughts implode upon each other in a dance I can’t control though I try to refocus emotions that smother radiant heat of sun high in blue sky I wrestle with questions wondering why my life filled with memories of … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Dizain, dVerse Poets Pub, Hope, Jesus, Life, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Poetry Forms, PTSD, Sexual assault, Trauma, Trials, Triggers, Truth
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An Interrupted Cry Restored
Mary stared, blinking, at the urine-covered stick—Please, only one line—as two lines appear. She tried to imagine the child in her arms, but the impression wouldn’t jell. When far away an interrupted cry breaks her heart, she sees him clearly. … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry, Pro-Life
Tagged Abortion, Abortion is murder, dVerse Poets Pub, Grace, Hope, Life, Love, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Pro-Life, Procrastination, Prosery
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Deep Waters
Tears and sorrow overwhelmed me day after day after week after year No relief in sight as hopelessness appeared to win and then He drew me out of deep waters Each day presents a new challenge or the same challenge … Continue reading
I’m Fine?
At level 3 or 4 on the pain scale you can ignore the pain most of the time Until it’s no longer a 4 but a 5 or a 6 instead As I fight to ignore the neck pain the … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Chronic Pain, Hope, Invisible Pain, Life, NaPoWriMo2019, Pain, Pain Scale, Poem, Poems, Poetry
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Risen
We shout He is risen but do we understand the importance of the rising of the Son of man? Today on Easter Monday and tomorrow and the next we need not be fearful worried or perplexed Hope has risen freeing us … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Christ, Christian, Christianity, dVerse Poets Pub, Easter, Eternal Life, Gratitude, Hope, Jesus, Life, NaPoWriMo2019, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Quadrille, Resurrection, Rise
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Thoughts on Prayer
Prayer flies heaven-circling like hawk swirling on a thermal wave Prayer settles cross-laden dreams deep in the heart and soul Prayer floats water-spoken currents of faith in the Creator Prayer praises ocean-breached majesty of desert deliverance Prayer drowns tear-culled pain … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged dVerse Poets Pub, Dylan Thomas, Faith, God, Hope, Hopelessness, Hyphenated words, Life, NaPoWriMo2019, Pain, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Prayer, Tears
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I Predict
I’ve submitted my memoir manuscript to three publishers so far with four more planned I predict that each one will absolutely love it and offer me a contract or they will hate it and send me a form rejection email … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged AmWriting, Forgiveness, Hope, Life, Manuscript submission, Memoir, My Story, NaPoWriMo2019, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Prediction, Publishing, Trust, Uncertainty, Writer's Digest
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