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Poetry Love
It’s that time of the year again to celebrate all things poetic. I’ve been celebrating all month with the Academy of American Poets Poem-a-Day. And as I’ve begun to diligently work on my own book of poetry, I can’t let the month end without paying homage to a poet who has inspired me. I’ve been … Continue reading Poetry Love
Daily Thanks #26
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
Daily Thanks #9
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
Relevant
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
Bloom Anyway
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
Blackout
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
Heart Check
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
In the Pause
Progressing Evaluating the Core of Relationships Attuning Expectations with Reality Cultivating the Art of Expression Exposing Deception to the Light of Truth -LAS
Great Poetry Reading Day
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?
Barnabas Blessings: thoughts, verses, words... to encourage... 