07 Aug 2018 3 Comments
in Poetry, Spirituality, Writing Life Tags: Christ in Poetry, humanity and grace, Inspired Poetry, poem, poetry, poetry as pathway, Prophecy, Scripture
“Moreover, I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness.” Ecclesiastes 3:16
I debated on naming this poem, “On Earth”… but decided after I penned the last lines, “As It Is In Heaven” was a better fit, though this is fresh from this morning’s journal so may need to be tweaked a bit. Either way, I hope it hits you where it needs to.
12 Jul 2018 1 Comment
in Poetry, Spirituality, Writing Life Tags: journaling, journaling prompts, poem, poetry
It’s been awhile since I shared a poem from my morning meditation. So today I am sharing this very short “glint of light on broken glass” …which has little to no imagery at all, actually. But this is what came to me. Freely I received and freely I do give.
May this very short poem speak to your heart in the season you are in- in your personal history as it is being made- today. I’ve included a journaling prompt for my journaling friends.
08 Jun 2018 5 Comments
in Poetry, Writing Life Tags: anxiety, depression, mental health, Mental Illness, poem, poetry, poetry as pathway, Soul Journey, Soul weariness, spiritual struggle, Spiritual warfare
When our hearts and minds cannot wrap around reality, poetry allows a pathway to find the way through to a broader place. A place where words, feelings, imagery and meaning intermingle acting as hope, healing balm, and help to the soul’s cry for understanding.
I believe poetry, music, and all creative endeavors- painting, drawing, sculpting allow for this possibility. Poetry just happens to be my pathway.
This one is for sharing… for those who have endured the dark night of the soul’s struggle, and for those who have loved ones who have succumbed to it in its various forms.
May Love hold us close. Let this poem speak to you, whatever it will.
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28 May 2018 1 Comment
in Book Reviews, Writing Life Tags: Book Review, Christian Books, Christian Theology, Christian Women, From Hot Mess to Blessed, Julie Gillies, self-care
Well, hello friend! If you are here because you saw the title of this blog post and answered in the affirmative, I have GREAT news for you. First and foremost, I want to tell you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Next thing I need to share with you is this…I have got a great book for you whether you know for sure you are a Hot Mess, and need all the help you can get, or whether you secretly believe you are a Hot Mess, and keep it covered up real nice for everyone, but long for help.
Friend, I have got you covered either way, because today I have a book to share with you and a long overdue book review. So, do me a favor, will you? Go get your cuppa, and get comfortable because this book review has a bit of a backstory…
21 Apr 2018 3 Comments
in Journal Keeping, Spirituality, Writing Life Tags: Bible Journaling, Christian, Christian Journaling, Creative Writing, Faith Journaling, Journal writing, Journaling for Discovery and Delight, journaling prompts, Scripture
You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:11
Earlier this week I shared about a favorite Journaling Prompt I enjoy which allows me to experience great intimacy with the Lord and also inspires my poetry and prose writing.
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