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I am a divorced mother of 2 and PROUD grandmother of 6 living in northwest rural Tennessee. I have been an engineer for more than 25 years.

One of my MANY childhood ambitions was to write short stories and poetry. Although never formally pursued, it has remained

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Faith: 18 of 263

THE GIANT__ He stood before the Philistine With rock and sling in hand. The giant mocked and goaded him. But the child stood as a man. At risk was God's own Holy name, And faith was on display, But David knew the taunt would end Through God's own hand that day. His faith was practiced everyday With use it grew and grew. Beli...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture How can I be sure of my salvation?: 4 of 53

HOW A PERSON CAN KNOW IF THEY ARE IN THE TRUTH AND SAVED_ A 10 point scriptural test for assurance of salvation. (1 John) Instructions: This test must be taken in complete honesty with yourself to be effective. You do not have to write down or speak your answers aloud. Answer them silently and truthfully inside your heart. N...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Books: 6 of 77

MY BIBLE The journey to my Father's House Is paved with joy and pain. Reflections of my chosen path These pages bound contain. Steps of joy, if led by Him, The travel calm and smooth. But, oh the pain that I did bear When from His grasp I moved. Lest I forget when memories fade And twilight shades my view. Colors used to lig...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Personal growth: 6 of 55

A potter's wheel I spin upon, Removing endless, Saddened wrongs. Who am I God? What do You see, Within the plan You made for me? Forsake me not, This searching mind, That quests to prove Your Word Divine. No soul may grow To truth within, Until is known It's hidden sin. It hurts to free My selfish pride, And look upon This w...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christian: 34 of 276

I LONG FOR LOVE I long for love. Oh where could it be? "I'm standing here" You said to me. But blinded I walked and could not hear it. Each lover lost weakened my spirit. I know you're there close by my side. But I look for love where love is denied. "But I am here," you said to me. "I am your love. Please, look at me." Lost...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love between a mother and daughter: 21 of 166

TWO SHADOWS Looking back on years forgotten, in view, my journey made. Two shadows there, not of my own appeared along the way. One shadow bright, and much like mine she walked in step with Him. To lead me closer to the day his shadow no longer dim. In troubled times with strength, my own the pain I could not bear. They held...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Repentance: 4 of 31

REPENTANCE Your touch I feel subsiding Your presence no longer near. Tell me why the one I love So faint I cannot hear. Your silence is so deafening I strive to hear your voice. The once delightful melody is now a silent noise. I long to hear your laughter. Your song I grieve today. The loving sound of guidance Not here, but...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Forgive me: 13 of 56

FORGIVE: As silence fell upon the night My heart again did stir. Petitions made on bended knee Return to me unheard. O Gracious Lord, Why do I find Your absence once again? The chambers of my grieving heart, Hold emptiness within. I cannot bear another night Your grace, from me withheld. Pleas rising from my broken heart, Fr...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Satan: 33 of 118

REBUKED: Don't try to trick me Satan! You have no hold on me. Your sting was long defeated that day on Calvary. You are no longer welcome. My days of sin are gone. I build my Lord this temple where He sits upon His throne. Your adversary reigneth My heart is where He stays. We meet together often to fight your evil ways. I g...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Forgiveness: 7 of 23

THE HEART THAT CAN'T FORGIVE: "Dear Father, You told me that I must first forgive before you forgive me. But I can't forgive HER! I keep trying but I don't know how. I want to please you, Father, but it still hurts and I don't know what to do. Please teach me how to forgive her. You said I should pray for my enemies, so I wi...