Everything about how God decided to redeem humanity was entirely personal, intensely approachable, and innately powerful, wrapped in swaddling clothes. Following last year’s lead, we are going through a few stanzas of one of my Christmas poems. This one is called “The First Christmas Gift.” It […]
Category: Poetry
Dear Cancer, It’s Not Over, Till It’s Over
Growing up in Texas, I’ve heard the saying, “It’s not over ’till it’s over.” I never knew how important this idea would be to me and others until I was diagnosed with stage 4. Quoting and personalizing scripture has proven so powerful in my life; this […]
God’s Hope and Help Within Our Valleys
All of us will have had to endure dark times in our lives. I call them valleys. No matter how good of a person you are or how bad you are, the rain of trouble and trials will come to you. So why strive to do […]
God’s Love and a Mother’s Love
The love of a mother is intended to be a reflection of God’s love for us. Not everyone is blessed with a good mom, but the hormones God gave to moms are intended to jump-start a potential path for unconditional love. We are all human; only […]
Accusations and Defenses
Most of us have been falsely accused at one time or another. To the person accusing you, it seems every action or word is colored through their special lenses colored by judgment. It’s almost like they’re intent on believing the wrong thing about you, no matter […]