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A Reflection on Psalm 34:4-7 Reason to Shine

I shine with the radiance which can only come from Him. There is no more shame, no more regret. I am saved from all my troubles, left only with security, protection and love. Sheltered by the angels’ love, I am saved. I am rescued. I am delivered from all my fears. My despair is lifted.Continue reading “A Reflection on Psalm 34:4-7 Reason to Shine”

Sealed and Unopened (Dedicated to my Dad this Father’s Day)

Every year for Father’s Day, I set out to find the perfect Father’s Day card for my dad. For him and I, this card expressed our relationship. It never had Thomas Kinkaide artwork on it (though he really liked him) nor did it have something about him being the World’s Greatest Father. Anything sappy wasContinue reading “Sealed and Unopened (Dedicated to my Dad this Father’s Day)”

Illuminated

Last night I decided to do my training at 9:30 pm. It was a decision that I would regret the next morning because I was so sore, but it was perfect that night. The night was filled with sounds of crickets and tree lizards loudly letting the world know of their existence. There were evenContinue reading “Illuminated”

The Watcher – a poem on Psalm 63

As I meditate on You. my thirst is quenched. You and You alone are the living water – the only thing that satisfies my soul. The night watches with stars shining over me – but the world itself is dark. Yet You are the watcher. You, in your loving kindness, guide us through the darkness,Continue reading “The Watcher – a poem on Psalm 63”

In the Midst of Our Circumstances

“16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thess 5:16-18 These words from Paul are meant to motivate us as Christians. He wants us to remember that these three things are the will of God inContinue reading “In the Midst of Our Circumstances”

Readjustment

This morning I woke up early and set out to do my next training. I finished it, but barely. During the cool down walk, I could feel my arthritic knee begin to throb, my neck and lower back tighten. I knew instantly . . . this amount of walking/running was my limit. It would haveContinue reading “Readjustment”

Where Humor Grew

“Where are you from?” This is a question I get asked a lot because I do not sound like I am from Texas. My answer usually goes something like this: I was born in England, lived in California, then spent really the first third of my life in Arizona, the middle split between Ohio andContinue reading “Where Humor Grew”

You Are Not Alone

You are not alone. Can you hear Him whispering these words in your ear? In your darkest moments, He is there with you. When it seems like no one understand, He is there with you. You are not alone. When you are facing a trial, or when you are suffering, you may be feeling asContinue reading “You Are Not Alone”

Pressing On

I recently committed to participate in my first 5k in September. This seemingly simple commitment was a huge first step for me – a step towards not letting fear rule over me anymore. When I was diagnosed with Peripheral Neuropathy, my doctors told me that any exercise that involved pressure on my joints (jogging, Zumba,Continue reading “Pressing On”

The Deepest Waters – Poem on Psalm 69

The deepest waters are swallowing me whole yet, my throat remains parched and my eyes can no longer produce tears. I stretch my hands up through the waves, reaching out to my God. He reaches out to me, breaking through the water and the fears. Thoughts flood my mind of things past and present sorrowsContinue reading “The Deepest Waters – Poem on Psalm 69”