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Hi, I am Glenys Hicks, a 54 year old Australian Christian married to Chris. We have 6 adult children and 12 grandchildren so far. I love writing, especially to encourage women in their high calling as wives, mothers and homemakers. I believe in living life

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Domestic violence: 8 of 110
"I deserve it"The baby cried all through the night;I could not pacify her.She kept her father awake too,Making him tense and angry this morning.I meant to get up to her several timesBut I was too exhausted;I deserved the smack on the mouth;I should have gotten up and let him sleep-He has to get up so early.The cost of groceri... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Butterflies: 9 of 64
"..Open rebuke is better than love carefully concealed.." Proverbs 27:5My butterflyOn gossamer wings you glide,My beautiful butterfly;Your colours shine in the sun,O, you beauty of the sky.In grace you flit from place to place,Revelling in your freedom-Your reward for the brave struggle wonOf fleeing your cocoon.What a feast ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Jesus vs. Santa: Give back its true meaning to Christmas: 9 of 56
A Rethink On Christmases PastI have celebrated Christmas in the past in the usual (worldly) way..trees, lights, gifts and Santa, although I have always been to church Christmas Day with my family and taught my children the real meaning of Christmas. I have known for many years that the traditions of Christmas were mostly paga... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Being a mother: 9 of 50
"When The Mother Of A Prodigal Prays"Somewhere the poor mother of a prodigal son cries,Her eyes reddened and not taking in much at all,For she's seeing her son through the eyes of loveNot how the world sees him at allFor somewhere the mother of a prodigal praysO how this poor mother prays.For every thief is some poor mother's... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Advice on the journey of life: 16 of 74
It is said a mother will raise a child for 18 years or so. What is not told you is that with each child, a mother's heart is fragmented and not only will she give that child a Life Story at birth, but she will also give it her heart forever. Throughout the rest of her life she will be her child's biggest influence, inscribing... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Relaxing: 21 of 91
A little time to slumberAll my days spent in the sun,My idle hands were folded,My daily chores not done.I wasn't at all rebellious,As into the sky I'd gaze,I just left my daily dutiesAs in the sun I bathed.I read my book for hours,Dishes soaking in the sink,The meat still in the freezerFor I didn't stop to thinkWhat I needed ... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Concepts of marriage: 7 of 28
Are You A Good Thing?In the book of Proverbs, it says that whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favour of the Lord.I find as I read the scriptures, that the calling of being a wife is always held in esteem- and here we find a wife being called good and that her husband is actually blessed and obtains the Lord'... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a loved one: 172 of 599
'A Prayer For Little Angels'. A message of hope for you who have lost a babyWe recently went to see our granddaughter, Rachel in the hospital. She was also born at 32 weeks like my still-born identical twin girls, Sarah and Ruth. They would have been 35 years old. I stood transfixed at the humidicrib looking at Rachel's tiny ... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Best times to clean the house: 4 of 12
A stitch in timeMy Mother often quotes the old proverb, "A stitch in time saves nine!" I have been a procrastinator in the past, and lately this has been coming back into my thoughts. Especially as a sufferer of fibromyalgia. Pacing oneself to avoid a flare can often become procrastination. And the work snowballs.I have found... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life The most significant people in your life: 49 of 117
Investing In Eternal Treasures'Many years ago, I studied Anne Ortlund's 'Disciplines of The Beautiful Woman' We discussed Anne's ideas at Ladies Bible studies and we decided that apart from a lot of good ideas for us being disciplined in our lives, she was off base regarding our priorities as women. For our priorities are cle... More..