I had a lot of intense emotions from ages 18 to 25. That much was clear after reading those unfiltered computer journal entries of mine. But they were naïve. I won’t deny that they were real. There was just so much that I didn’t know. And now, when I look back on my half-formed ideas… Continue reading I Asked God for Marriage. And He Gave Me Something Far Better.
Don’t wait till tomorrow To spend the evening with your dad Or hug your mom one more time Or play one more game with your family. Don’t wait to record their voices, Take pictures of random moments, Listen to that childhood story again, Or burn their memory in your heart. Don’t rush on… Continue reading Don’t Wait Till Tomorrow
There’s at least one truth hidden inside these lies. Maybe more. It’s up to you to decide. I’ve walked miles and miles before in a crowd of thousands of people, carrying secrets they would never know. There were tears in his eyes as he told me he didn’t want to be my friend anymore. I’ve… Continue reading The Truth Inside the Lies
Holy Week Reflections, Day 7 “The Forever Triumph” – based on Matthew 28 Humans fear When they stare into The unmistakable majesty Of God the Almighty. They try to bar the way, Shut the door, Set a guard To keep His glory From shining through. But it’s not possible. Our God Is so… Continue reading The Forever Triumph
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
