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”
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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”
Christmas Hymn Devotion: “Do You Know What I know?”
“but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,” 1 Peter 3:15 “Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king Do you know what IContinue reading “Christmas Hymn Devotion: “Do You Know What I know?””
2019 Christmas Hymn Devotional: Let Nothing You Dismay
“God rest ye merry gentlemen Let nothing you dismay Remember Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas Day To save us all from Satan’s pow’r When we were gone astray Oh tidings of comfort and joy Comfort and joy Oh tidings of comfort and joy” God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Do not beContinue reading “2019 Christmas Hymn Devotional: Let Nothing You Dismay”
Christmas Hymn Devotional 2019: THE CHRIST THORN
“The holly bears a prickle, as sharp as any thorn, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ On Christmas Day in the morn. The holly bears a bark, As bitter as any gall, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ For to redeem us all.” – The Holly and the Ivy “And the soldiers twisted together aContinue reading “Christmas Hymn Devotional 2019: THE CHRIST THORN”
Raelyn Pracht 