Around this time last year, I tried my hand at microfiction with The Writer Magazine’s 100-word contest. I don’t consider myself a fiction writer but, with time and a $10 entry fee to spare, I thought “Why not?!” So color me shocked when I finished as 1 of 50 semi-finalists. Ok. Not bad. Was I … Continue reading “Why Not?!”
She thought of suicide today No dark obsession No detailed plan Just a fleeting moment With the weight of the world on her shoulders Her mind teetering on the edge “What if?” She thought of suicide today And felt ashamed Comparing her plight A life seemingly uncomplicated Despising her weakness She thought of suicide today … Continue reading She Thought of Suicide
If you’re scratching your head thinking “Wait. What happened? Barnabas Blessings? I thought this was The Published Journey. Is this right? Am I in the right place?” Yes! Same blog, different name. Let me explain… Who is Barnabas? Acts 4:36 introduces Joseph, nicknamed by the apostles, Barnabas, meaning Son of Encouragement. He was known for … Continue reading What’s in a Name?
“I grew up with quilts like these.” I remembered the quilts folded in closets, spread across beds and laid on floors as pallets. I remembered sleeping soundly tucked under their heavy warmth. To my young eyes they were just fabric scraps stitched together, a colorful hodgepodge, a mosaic of everyday life. So as I stood … Continue reading Ordinary’s Impact
Keep reaching for the Light, something beautiful is ready to bloom. “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”- John 8:12
Building Bridges by Lorenzo Quinn; Rendered by Halcyon Art International “From a wise mind comes wise speech;the words of the wise are persuasive.” -Proverbs 16:23 “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” -Proverbs 16:24 “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it … Continue reading Building Bridges
Tis the season, friends. And no doubt it’s...different. I found myself close to ‘Bah Humbug’ until I was struck by the words of an old familiar carol: 🎶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 … Continue reading Tidings of Comfort and Joy
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
Have you ever felt as if you've written a phrase or sentence so perfect, so poetic only to realize it just doesn't fit the piece you're writing? As a writer, one of the most valuable bits of advice I've received is to "never delete." Words, phrases, sentences, paragraphs that may not work in one piece … Continue reading Never Delete
Progressing Evaluating the Core of Relationships Attuning Expectations with Reality Cultivating the Art of Expression Exposing Deception to the Light of Truth -LAS
Barnabas Blessings: thoughts, verses, words... to encourage... 