“He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption. The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. How much more, then,Continue reading “ASHES”
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Wide Open Arms
For the past four days I have woken up with Matthew West’s song, “The God Who Stays” in my head. I had only heard the song a couple times before it proceeded to invade my waking space. The song is beautiful, strong, and speaks volumes of the love of God. However, these lyrics: You’re theContinue reading “Wide Open Arms”
Tell Yourself a Different Story
The power of the mind is amazing. It can take a false reality or what we perceive to be reality and make it feel like the truth and actuality. We need to learn to tell ourselves a different story. I was having dinner with an acquaintance I hadn’t seen in quite a while. She hadContinue reading “Tell Yourself a Different Story”
The Girl Who Loved Mary Poppins
I sat by the window seat of the airplane waiting for the inevitable people who would be my close neighbors for the duration of the two hour flight. An elderly lady and a young girl found themselves standing in front of me asking if they could sit there. I smiled and offered them a welcome.Continue reading “The Girl Who Loved Mary Poppins”
Back to Writing
I have been missing this. I have longed to get back to writing, but in the end sabotaged this dream myself. I was waiting for the time to occur. Artist, writers, anyone who is of a creative mind, will never find the extra time to write, paint, whatever the craft is. We have to createContinue reading “Back to Writing”
Writing Prompt: Ode to a Stranger
Write an ode to a stranger you saw on the street You stand in pure concentration staring at the road sign above you. Which way should you take? Which path will lead you to your destination? Life is not lost on you though onlookers may assume. You are on a specific journey, one you aloneContinue reading “Writing Prompt: Ode to a Stranger”
I am Here
Be there.
The Gift of Prayer
Christmas has passed, but I still find myself pondering the unexpected Christmas gift I received. It came from the very act of giving. Since I live so far away from my mom and siblings, I decided to try something different this year for Christmas. Instead of giving them tangible gifts, I decided to give themContinue reading “The Gift of Prayer”
SCARS
Today I received news of my last biopsy for the year. It was negative. I was so overjoyed by this news that it was hard to hold back the tears. Since 2011, with my first diagnosis of Melanoma, I have had countless biopsies, surgeries, and freezes. So why did this last biopsy result bring moreContinue reading “SCARS”
UNCHANGING
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree – How richly God has decked thee; Thou bidst us true and faithful be – And trust in God unchangingly “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 Jesus was the promise of the new covenant – a promise from a true and faithful God.Continue reading “UNCHANGING”
