09 Aug 2019 Leave a comment
in Journal Keeping, journaling, Spirituality, Writing Life Tags: Bible Journaling, Bible Reading, christian living, journaling, Journaling with Jesus, prayer journal, Prayer life, spiritual journaling
Today I want to walk you through a morning of journaling from the heart, to the heart of God. Are you ready?
You will need your journal, and a pen. You will need your Bible, and whatever reading plan you follow, or Scripture you are meditating on for today.
You may have a beverage, but usually my coffee grows cold as I set my pen to writing my heart to God.
03 Aug 2019 1 Comment
in Spirituality, Writing Life Tags: affirmations, Christian Affirmations, encouragement, Faith Based Writing, Identity in Christ, Passion Planner, spiritual journey, Spiritual warfare, spirituality
As Christians we are encouraged to count our blessings. Most of secular society agrees that focusing on what we have instead of what we don’t is a safe bet toward a better mind set. Medical Research supports thankfulness and an attitude of gratitude has physical and mental health benefits.
But what do you do when you find yourself slowly sinking into a murky swamp of apathy because of the circumstances of your life, regardless of how hard you try to keep your head above water-spiritually, or otherwise?
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24 Jun 2019 6 Comments
in Poetry, Spirituality, Writing Life Tags: Christian Poetry Collection, Inspired Poetry, poem, poetry, poetry as pathway
More“But I have trusted in your steadfast love,
my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.Psalm 13:5 (ESV)
04 Apr 2019 3 Comments
in Poetry, Spirituality Tags: #iamredeemed, Christian Poetry, christianity, Inspired Poetry, National Poetry Month, poem, poetry
Hello! I know I am almost a week late in this post- which was supposed to go up Saturday- I apologize and ask for MORE grace and thank you for it! But, today I offer you a poem. Not just any poem, but a story I have rewritten so many times now, I am surprised I can still breathe new life into it…ah, but then again, why SHOULD that surprise me? The Author of this story ultimately IS Spirit...and able to breathe new life to old things, even bring dead things to life! It is but a small miracle, but a miracle no less that this story continues to be told ANEW- many years after it became my own.
I have taken John Chapter 4 and from an original devotional piece I wrote, which has been told and shared in different ways over the years (by me) transformed it into a poem. Since it’s National Poetry Month – HOORAY! – and I have wanted to change it into poem form for awhile, well it’s perfect timing – even though 5 days late for our journey!
Also I would love to know how you are doing with Journaling with John – I will be back Saturday but let me know in the comments!
I hope you enjoy this poem as we Revisit the Samaritan Woman…
If you have any thoughts, suggestions on the form or content, or feedback I am open to it!
23 Mar 2019 2 Comments
in Spirituality, Writing Life Tags: Bible Reading, Born again, Christian Theology, contemplative, Faith Journey, intimacy with Jesus, journaling, Journaling through The Book of John, Lent, Nicodemus, theology
“…Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John 3:7-8
I have a personal connection to Nicodemus and his story as told by John. As a matter of fact over time I have found I have a connection to many of the individuals who live in this great holy story told in Scripture. Do you realize as Believers we are all part of the testimony of grace started at the foundation of the world? Who can comprehend it?
Nicodemus was part of the spiritual elite of his day…
