Holy Week Reflections, Day 6 “The Sabbath Day of Silence” – based on all 4 Gospels A grieving people Stayed home that Sabbath – The Sabbath after The darkest day in history. The women saw Their Messiah buried In a rich man’s tomb And went home to prepare Him spices. The chief priests Went… Continue reading The Sabbath Day of Silence
Holy Week Reflections, Day 5 “The Divine and Dreadful Death” – based on Luke 22-23 Torchlight gleamed in the garden, A disciple came forward With the kiss of a traitor, Ignoring the Messiah’s reproach. Bonfire light shone in the courtyard, Another disciple shook his head, Denying three times his Savior, Till one look from… Continue reading The Divine and Dreadful Death
Holy Week Reflections, Day 4 “The Gethsemane Hour” He asked them To watch with Him and pray. Instead Their eyes grew heavy with sleep. Anguished, He fell to His face, Sweat drops of blood pearling up, A broken cry from His lips – “Not my will, but Thine be done.” Midnight darkness cloaked… Continue reading The Gethsemane Hour
Holy Week Reflections, Day 3 “The Majestic Crescendo” – based on all 4 Gospel accounts A woman dripping perfume Into His hair, A band of chief priests Scheming in secret, A traitor bought out by Thirty pieces of silver, A disciple swearing loyalty, But with wavering resolve, A night dark with dread And anticipation. … Continue reading The Majestic Crescendo
Holy Week Reflections, Day 2 “The Masquerade of Worshipers” – Matthew 21:12-17 They masqueraded as worshipers. You saw right through them. They robbed and cheated and stole. You exposed them for all to see. They pretended all was well. Your gaze pierced through their unwell souls. They flaunted their money, religion, and power. You… Continue reading The Masquerade of Worshipers
Doing some Holy Week reflection poems this week to help center my heart and mind on the beauty of the Crucifixion and Resurrection. I pray they encourage your heart as well. “The Lord Has Need of It” – based on Luke 19:28-40 A colt, untied To fulfill prophecy Because the Lord Had need of it. … Continue reading The Lord Has Need of It
The Christmas songs ring their familiar tunes on repeat. The houses are lit up with their magical light displays. Bits of wrapping paper and ribbon clutter under our feet as we finish off the final gifts to be wrapped. We go to parties, eat loads of appetizers and desserts, and wish hosts of people a… Continue reading He Was Born Into Our Poverty
The scent of new skin fills my nose As I press your warm, sweet forehead to my lips. The bundle of your tiny form fills my arms, Perfectly fitting into the cradle they shape. The joy that I feel at finally rocking you to sleep Fills my heart to overflowing – The love that I… Continue reading When Mother’s Day Aches a Little Too Much
On the radio the past few days, the DJs have been asking what people really want for Valentine’s Day from their significant other. Is it the typical chocolate, flowers, and jewelry? Or is it something else? A clean house, time alone together, a nice dinner, a thoughtful gesture? What kind of demonstration of love are… Continue reading What I Really Want for Valentine’s Day
Part of my pre-lit Christmas tree went dark this year, leaving my cozy view looking like above. I felt embarrassed about taking a picture of it – it wasn’t the perfectly beautiful Christmas tree that I’ve put up every year and come to associate with all things joyfully Christmas. But I realized recently that sometimes… Continue reading When Part of Your Heart Feels Dark this Christmas
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