Grateful for... “A Magnificent, Wonderful and Good God” Endless Thanks Unable to contain in just one day, A lifetime of profession. A daily exercise of appreciation, For this life uniquely my own, For the glorious triumphs, For the disheartening defeats, For the gift of grace, For mercies renewed, For everyday blessings, For the difficult journeys, … Continue reading Daily Thanks #26
Grateful for... “A praying mom’s love and covering” AwakenedEars attunedTo the soothing cadenceOf a languageOnly heaven understandsPraises and petitionsWorship and warringUtterances from a heartSurrendered and seekingSacred moments of His gloryResting and refreshingWrapped in the peace of His presenceWhen Mom prays-LAS
Likes & loves Clicks & shares Fans & followers This became the value of their life Perfectly lit selfies Outrageous opinions Shameless self promotion Platforms built on illusions & lies Identities lost Souls sold for relevance-LAS
PlantedIn rocky soil that refuses the moisture your roots craveBloom anyway PlantedWhere the harsh sun and wind threaten to wilt and strip your leavesBloom anyway PlantedAmong weeds that push to overtake and choke youBloom anyway PlantedWhere your beauty is ignored and your worth questionedBloom anyway Endure. Grow. Survive. Thrive. And against all odds...Bloom anyway. -LAS
Watching awakeningsWitnessing reckoningsWeighing motivesWondering what's sincereWhile waiting on promisesWorking through painful shiftsWilling to hope for change- LAS I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living. Psalm 27:13 Want to be a bridge builder? Visit Be The Bridge
So many voicesSo many opinionsSo many motivesAre we listening?Do we understand?Can we rise above the fray? "Be careful that you do not refuse to listen to the One who is speaking..." - Hebrews 12:25
Progressing Evaluating the Core of Relationships Attuning Expectations with Reality Cultivating the Art of Expression Exposing Deception to the Light of Truth -LAS
Verses & stanzas, rhyme & reason, it’s a celebration of the poetic! Couldn’t let the day end without sharing a couple of my new faves. Who’s your favorite poet? Your favorite poem?
Discover the Power of Love in Good Friday In remembranceOf an act of love so amazingYou and I were on His mindThe joy set before HimBruised, Pierced, CrushedFor His belovedHe acquitted us from sin's penalty of deathRansomed our soulsNo longer enslaved by the darkness of our heartsReconciled to the FatherJesus, the SonEndured the agony of … Continue reading The Goodness of Friday
Working out Exhaling anxiety and frustration Embracing change and growth Extending patience and grace Exercising joy and gratitude- LAS Write on, read on, teach on, just be...wherever you find yourself today...be well, friends.
Barnabas Blessings: thoughts, verses, words... to encourage... 