Soul – Another Fearless Year

May 18, 2020

Fixer-Upper

Lucky for me God loves run-down fixer-uppers My heart and soul were in a ramshackle state But He raised His paddle and bid a price none other would dream to pay There’s still work to do but the garden’s lovely I’m Jesus’s fixer-upper now _______________________________________...

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September 13, 2018

Food for the Hungry

Salty crisp potato chips tantalize my tongue because Ruffles have ridges but mostly Ruffles have flavor and they fill my belly already stuffed and bloated My stomach is fat My soul is lean Cold creamy Cherry Garcia swirls my taste buds slides down my throat...

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July 22, 2018

The Joshua Tree

The desert dry, the bitter heat Home sweet home to prickly pear Lizards striped and scorpions mean A climate only the strong can bear King of them all, the Joshua Tree A reminder of Who watches and cares Waters the landscape with His tears As...

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February 26, 2018

Rest for the Weary Soul

Even the tiny hummingbird who seems always on the move must sometimes rest Oh weary soul with much to do heavy burdens straining to bear you must rest too

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July 27, 2016

Drought of the Soul

In this wasteland of trials and tribulation pain and suffering illness and loss my soul longs for solace for Your refreshing waters but there is only drought My soul is parched cracking at its brittle seams thirsting for Your well of grace And yet I...

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June 20, 2015

Slips Away

I’ve been thinking a lot about my sister Peggy lately, perhaps because her death is the subject of the first chapter of the book I’m working on. Yesterday the refrain for this Kyrielle came to me and then I finished the poem this morning. 8/20/15...

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April 21, 2015

Where This Road Leads

I know full well where this road leads The end is my desire and goal But I know not how long it be Or what lurks beyond the next knoll My Companion knows, but won’t tell I must trust that He’s in control He’ll never...

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November 20, 2013

The Snare Is Broken – A Poem

This short poem is inspired by Psalm 124, which is also rather short but full of hope. The Snare Is Broken My soul entangled in the snare of the evil one hopeless and dying struggling to be free my struggles tightened the snare entangled me...

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March 22, 2013

Whole – A Poem

I am body with many parts head, hands, and beating heart I am mind with many thoughts peace and love I’ve been taught I am soul with many feelings hope, joy, and spiritual healing Body, mind, and soul with all three I am whole

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January 12, 2013

As My Spirit Grows – A Poem

I’ve been reading Max Lucado’s new book Grace. A passage from Chapter 7, Coming Clean with God, has really stuck with me even though I’ve moved on to Chapter 9. In the back of my mind has been a “found” poem based on this passage....

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Another Fearless Year

Tag: Soul

Fixer-Upper

Food for the Hungry

The Joshua Tree

Rest for the Weary Soul

Drought of the Soul

Slips Away

Where This Road Leads

The Snare Is Broken – A Poem

Whole – A Poem

As My Spirit Grows – A Poem

Tag: Soul

Fixer-Upper

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Food for the Hungry

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The Joshua Tree

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Rest for the Weary Soul

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Slips Away

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