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 →
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 →
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 →
