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Writer in me: I have recently realized how much I love to write things that encourage the people that I consider my friends. I know that some of my work has been passed on and I am always thrilled if it encourages someone whether I know them or not.
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Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Thoughts on the nature of God: 7 of 37
Cleaning FishA ParableAnd He said to them, Come after Me [as disciples-letting Me be your Guide], follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men! Matthew 4:19 AMPMy pastor and I had made plans to go fishing together. I had recently taken a new job working with the Developmentally Disabled. I needed to know how to fish as a lot... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Reflections: Walking on earth with God: 7 of 30
Time in His Presence?How can you just leave me here all alone? It doesn't seem to bother you that I am not exactly pleased with this plan of yours to take off and go work in Boston. Do you not understand that I want you with me. I want to share my days and nights with you. Who is going to have worship with me at night? Who is... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God What is your understanding of God?: 30 of 118
Quid Pro QuoQuid pro quo (Latin for "something for something", many times understood by English speakers as "what for what" or "tit for tat") is used to mean, in the English speaking world, a favor for a favor .As he slowly regained consciousness, he realized that he was in the local emergency room. His first thought was to c... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Facing a storm as a Christian: 11 of 43
NOT MY THOUGHTS For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. Isaiah 55:8 I knew that I needed a change at work. Coming into chaos everyday didn't do much for keeping my peace. I found myself spending my driving time every morning praying for peace. I just wanted to remember in ev... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christian reflections on the surprising character of God's love: 3 of 10
I am a BelovedAnd lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Matthew 3:17The other day I was sitting and reflecting on the life of Christ and what I needed to change in my life to walk a more effective Christian walk. I was pondering on the events in Jesus life when the sequence of His ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What kind of person are you: 16 of 50
Who I AmWhy and how is it that we allow others to define who we are? We start off as children with our parents defining who we are. We are so smart, too cute, a little rascal, a crumb grabber, a princess, or a prince.We go to school and we are defined by those around us. We are smarter, dumber, uglier, prettier, more or less ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) God is with you: 12 of 35
Traveling Time Some people would look at the thirty- to forty-five-minute drive I make to and from work as a drawback of my job. I look at it as a special time that I get to spend with the Lord. Just this past week He has revealed His love to me in such special ways. One morning I was telling Him how much I love Him and I h... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: God help me: 12 of 35
Hold Me JesusHold Me Jesus it's been a rough dayHold me Jesus I feel like I am loosing my way.Hold me Jesus, I need your peaceHold me Jesus I need you to light my way.Hold me tight Jesus, let me rest in youHold me Jesus, there is so much I need to do.Thank you Jesus for Your graceAll my sins You did erase.Hold me Jesus, You a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Is death a choice or fate?: 17 of 47
Is Death a Choice or Fate? If I understand the Bible correctly, I would say that death is a fate that we are all born into. "For the wages of sin is death," Romans 6:23. Because of the disobedience of Eve and then Adam, we are all sentenced to death. God's perfect plan was for us to be able to communicate with Him face to fa... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Concepts of Heaven and Hell: 24 of 60
Shane's WaitingThe little one sat on the rock and skipped stones into the River of Glass. At least that is what it looked like all shimming and sparkling. He couldn't even tell where the rock had entered the water. All he saw was the ring it made. He was so preoccupied that he didn't even notice when his favorite angel, Gabri... More..