A heart's cry A promise and a belief Too often left abandoned in the sand Not unlike sand castles only sustained in gaseous mode I'm talking about grand estates Existing in the realm of the air Disappointment threatening to become a familiarity It threatens to swallow you whole The hurt... it seems unbearable sometimes Instinct…
Secrets of the Secret Place
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the almighty. ~ Psalm 91:1 Safety is a key concept in today's society and much sought after by people regardless of background, class, ethnicity etc. It can be viewed as strategies to disarm a threat, whether through armed forces,…
Why All the Fuss About Dreams?
Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him quickly out of the dungeon; and he shaved, changed his clothing, and came to Pharaoh. And Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I have had a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that you can…
The Most Important Guest Tag
First of all, I would like to thank Sister Beverly of becomingtheoilandwine for tagging me in the Most Important Guest Tag. Beyond that, she helped boost my confidence as a new blogger by 'following' my blog. Her regular interactions on the posts are helpful. Thank you Sis! Visit her blog becomingtheoilandwine. It's truly inspired. “Behold,…
Tastebuds and Heaven
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Psalms 34:8 (NKJV) Tasting is a gesture that is required to ascertain the quality of something. God is good all the time and all the time God is good (Amen)- herein lies the subject of our tasting. But…
Deep Waters
Ever so often, when things are going smoothly in our lives, it’s really easy to trust God and His Word. We’re confident that God is who He says He is. But hold on now. Let’s flip the switch for a second. What about when we’re going through difficult challenges in our lives that leave us…
God, is that You?
And the Lord called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the Lord had called the child. - 1Sam 3:8 (KJV) “Could this be God?” is a sincere question that spans all culture, places and people.…
Road Map to the Honey Mine
"Out of the eater came something to eat, And out of the strong came something sweet.” What a paradox! Just the first line puts your mental faculties to work. The second isn’t any less tasking. Samson staked everything on this particular riddle. Why? His was an experiential one. I dare say it hadn’t happened before,…
A Spice of Hope
It seems that God is far away. Wickedness is on the rise. How can a loving God let so much evil happen? And of course, the precedented question: why do bad things happen to good people? Does God not see the pain? Does He not care at all? I remember a time when the disciples…
Child-like Mannerisms are in Bloom
There's just something absolutely beautiful about children, isn't there? Imagine now you've just had a little argument with a child. Now you're both put off. You retire to your corners to sulk over it. The next instant that little one is next to you, bobbing their head up and down and grinning from ear to…
New Life 