I wrote the poem based on the word tell in 2017. I approach writing in a very freestyle way. Often, I start typing and watch as the words scroll across the screen. I am not sure what I will type next, but they seem to come. This poem blessed me a lot that year because it Continue Reading
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes Day 19: We Have a Strong Defender in Jesus
Psalm 18:35-36 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great. Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip. Jesus is my strong defender, my champion, and my Continue Reading
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes Day 18: Staying Active Does Not Spell Success in Jesus’s Eyes
I grapple with staying active in many other areas of my life, such as housework, being the best mom in the world, developing a consistent writing schedule, or writing the next bestseller. The list grows as I try to overcome and succeed on several fronts. Sometimes, I want to Continue Reading
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes Day 17: Walking Consistently with Christ
I strive for consistent faith and love in all that I do, for Christ and towards others. Remaining consistent in my strength, however, can become a legalistic trap. One of my favorite verses that I make my mantra is: Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ, which Continue Reading
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes Day 16: How Do I Avoid Pitfalls and Bad Roads in Life
Job 23:10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. Life involves roads and travels. Knowing, however, which roads to take and which to avoid presents insurmountable challenges. I sit at a silent and empty Continue Reading