Image Credit:12019 @ Pixabay Like the lighthouse that stands silent in the night, I have the Light inside me to guide the captives home. I must choose to let it shine, no matter the costs, For those trying to find a place they've never known. The Light says, "Come to me, burdened and weary ones,"... Continue Reading →
A Break to Say Hello and I am Still Here
Between teaching a course twice a week and taking a class online twice a week, I have had little time for blogging. I made many plans for writing but forgot that I had passed the "three score and ten years" mark. I am enjoying teaching and have one more week of classes and finals for... Continue Reading →
Dogs are Truly the Higher Species: What Do You See #213
Bailey lay in the sand, suffering the doldrums because of the craziness of the humans arguing politics at the beach around him. He couldn't understand how they could be so angry in the bucolic setting of mountains, lots of trees, warm sand, and the ocean. What is it with these guys? Can't they just relax... Continue Reading →
I Offer Christ to You, My Brothers and Sisters: Haiku
Give your heart to Christ. It only takes a moment. Today is your day! Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Hailu Poetry Prompt Challenge: Moment and Today. I saw the prompts and immediately thought of the Sinner's Prayer, to ask Jesus into one's heart. May the grade of God be with you.
How Can You Not See My Humanity?
It's macabre that you think I am different, Because, like you, I have dreams and desires galore. I, too, struggle in this life to make every day positive, Praying for the safety of those I adore. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt: Macabre in 36 words.
Let God Shape Your Heart Today: Sunday Devotion
Psalm 33: 13-17 The Lord looks down from heaven; He observes everyone. He gazes on all the inhabitants of the earth from His dwelling place. He alone shapes their hearts; He considers all their works. A king is not saved by a large army; a warrior will not be delivered by great strength. The horse is a... Continue Reading →
The Woman Who Finds a Good Husband Finds a Treasure
The words of Proverbs 18:22 state, "The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the LORD." Not to add to the scriptures, but I believe it matters whether the mate you find is good, as Proverbs 21:9 declares that it is better to live on the corner of a... Continue Reading →
Savor the Present; It Won’t Return
The Tuileries Garden in Paris, France, May 2023 Enjoy this moment. Time flies by so speedily. Don't miss one minute. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Time and Flies.
I Tried to Be Cool, But it was the Highlander!
In the late 1990s, I loved the show Highlander, with Adrian Paul as the Highlander. I had every episode of the show. When I learned that he was to be at a conference in Los Angeles dedicated to the show, I made reservations on the spot to travel from Atlanta to Anaheim to see my... Continue Reading →
The Light That Welcomes Us Home
Out of the darkness, The luster of a night light Brings joy to our hearts. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Joy and Luster.
