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Little Seed
for so many little acorns waiting in the dark. Little Seed Silent little seed Deep in the dark Buried. Decaying little seed All that you once were Decomposed. Surrendered little seed Still and waiting Hoping. Poor little seed Silence stretching long Inertia. Surprised little seed Life is thrumming through you Upward. Tough little seed Pushing through your casket Breakthrough. Blinded little seed Emerging into brilliance Light. Growing… Read More
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How
For Peeps "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 How can I be okay if you are not? It feels like some part of me is lost. We always held hands when we were afraid; Together we were exceedingly brave. Today I felt I was twelve again, Holding your… Read More
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But if Not
For Pastor S, who showed me the Fourth Man’s scars. …our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up. Daniel 3:17 Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this… Read More
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Gone, Just Gone
They went out and got into the boat. John 21:3b Her house is gone, just gone. In its place is a garden. But when I stand there, listening to the creek that has not altered with time, I feel her front porch beckoning me. The swing sings on the wind, inviting me to sit awhile. I can smell the pungent odor of her marigolds, which she swore kept the mosquitoes away. I can see the… Read More