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 →
Daily writing promptWhich relationship has taught you the most about yourself?View all responses Psalm 27:10 promises that if a father or mother abandons us, the Lord will keep us close. That has been the story of my life. I was nine years old and living without either parent in the home, when I entered a... Continue Reading →
She watched him and smiled as he looked at his phone, turned pale, and quickly left the room. She wondered why cheaters believe that they are smarter than everyone else? He thinks she hasn’t the intellect to know that he is gadding about, spending her money on other women. He doesn’t even act discreetly, subjecting... Continue Reading →
John Atkinson Grimshaw, Whitby Harbour (1882) public domain Walking along the quay at night, I watch the ships go slowly past. I dream of being aboard one of them, Sailing away from this life, at last. The elegance of their movements Across oceans gleaming in the dark Calls to my wanderlust-filled heart, Daring me to... Continue Reading →
Seen in front of a store in Oakland, California Produce and Waterfront, September 18, 2026 Give me a tome packed with intelligent words to read, A book that requires me to ask questions and to think. I love the process of following original thoughts, Rather than gamble on unsafe Internet links. I know change comes... Continue Reading →
Image credit; AyÅŸenur @ Unsplash Carole swallowed her fear and kept walking through the darkness of the many arches of the church. She thought she would never find the source of the music that touched all fives senses. Swelling to near delirium on some notes, it had her under its spell. The changes in volume... Continue Reading →
There once was a guy that with money was tight, If you needed help, he resisted with all of his might. When one day he lost all his dough, He called his friends to let them know. But none felt sorry for him in his plight. Written for Laughing Along With A Limerick from Esther... Continue Reading →
John 5:8-9a Jesus told him, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!" Instantly, the man was healed! He rolled up his sleeping mat and began walking! For thirty-eight years, the man laid beside on one of the porches of the pool of Bethesda, hoping for someone to place him in the pool once an angel... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat are your best healthy eating habits?View all responses I am learning how to eat healthy, but I didn't realize how much energy and effort goes into maintaining a healthy diet. It takes me longer in the store to buy groceries because I must read labels on different types of foods I want... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat are some life hacks that you practice?View all responses One life hack that helps me when I travel is making a list and checking it multiple times. It is the most efficient way to avoid forgetting what I need for the trip, particularly when we travel to Europe, where I might have... Continue Reading →
The hokum found in social media keeps us outraged, For it is filled with half-truths and intentional lies. Let’s again speak face-to-face, not just anonymously, Brave enough to have our words challenged and revised. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt #487 from Sammiscribbles: Hokum in 34 words exactly. Copyright ©All posts on my blog, Help... Continue Reading →
