Courbevoie, France, May 2023 Ezekiel 36: 26-27 And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. And I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees and... Continue Reading →
I feed my body every day, Often feeding too much to it. But, I've learned the hard way That I must also feed my spirit. Silence or just being very still, Listening to some sweet music, Whatever will quiet my tired soul Is what I use to feed my spirit. But most of all, I... Continue Reading →
It's difficult and painful to realize that you have been wearing a mask for a long time, not really being as authentic as you should have been. It does not matter if the mask was worn unintentionally; what matters is finding the courage to admit that you need to change and to be real in... Continue Reading →
I stepped onto the road towards the mountaintop, Unsure of my chances of reaching my goal. But knowing that I do not walk alone, Each mile adds joy to my weary soul. For if the Lord knows when every bird falls, And I am more valuable than the sparrows, Then I needn't fear the journey... Continue Reading →
The path calls to me. I can’t resist its allure. Come and go with me! Written for Haiku Fridays with J-Dub # 21. Copyright ©All posts on my blog, Help From Heaven, are my intellectual property protected by copyright. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express written permission from the author and/or owner... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptDo you believe in karma?View all responses Growing up, when someone mistreated, abused, or cheated another person, I remember the old people saying, "Every dog has its day." When I experienced the unkindness of others, I came to hope that they were right and that whoever wronged me or anyone else would suffer... Continue Reading →
Mount Shasta from the Train, September 19, 2026 Engulfed by fear, I declined to go to the mountaintop, Even when assured the view up there was amazing. I chose to stay on the sure foundation of the ground, All manner of lame excuses I spent time raising. But then I watched as others entered the... Continue Reading →
Faro, Portugal, April 22, 2026 Green is my favorite color, so these doors grabbed my attention because of the color and the size. We were just sightseeing in Faro. I forgot to write what the building was. Posted for Dan's Thursday Doors. Copyright ©All posts on my blog, Help From Heaven, are my intellectual property... Continue Reading →
Cottage Grove, Oregon, September 22, 2026. Posted for Pull Up A Seat Challenge #38 from XingfuMama. I loved the whimsy of this seat.
When I retired from teaching college students and being able to give them life lessons from my own life, I wanted a way to still share stories that encourage, inspire, and give hope to others, as a way of showing that we can endure much and still be joyful in this life. I try to... Continue Reading →
Sue questioned whether Joanie was friend or an adversary. She waffled on this quiz. Joanie sent her a kissogram delivered by a fake fireman to congratulate her on her engagement. She couldn’t have anticipated Sue would fall in love with the guy, or could she? Written for Can You Tell A Story In from Esther... Continue Reading →
Seen at Angel Island in San Francisco Bay, California, Spetember 13, 2026 Traveling opens our hearts and allows us to see the humanity of those we would ordinarily think of as strangers, because we come to realize there is no "them" and "us," just all of us trying to survive in the land of the... Continue Reading →
While my husband and I were visiting his family in California and Oregon for the last ten days, I noticed one of my blog posts was getting a lot more likes than usual. I thought bots had taken over the site, but I found an email from WordPress that said the following: Hi isaiah46ministries, We’ve... Continue Reading →
