and Purposeful Prose
Lord, the world is so full of beautiful things The sights and sounds of all that life brings How quickly we adore created things Before the one who brought all into being. Lord help us to remember what must come first Bind our hearts to Yours and teach us to thirst For the things that [...]
The Depressed Christian sounds like such an oxymoron to my ears. Scripture teaches us to be joyful in hope and rejoice in our suffering. For those struggling with depression both of these can seem amazingly difficult at times. However, it's really liberating to share this thought. Depression forces me to become someone I'm not and [...]
She trusted and lived by faith Setting out one blue-sky day Mesmerized by tide pools Such wonders she saw and gleefully proclaimed. Like a river to the ocean She was gently drawn down lovely streams Following the current Of all she loved and passionately believed. Some days were grey Her strength grew weak But still [...]
Last Winter I really started struggling with music, particularly finding what spoke to me where I was. I felt terrible that songs that once lifted me up only made me feel worse. I'm still sifting through music looking for those songs that hit the right note. Perhaps you can relate. It's easy to listen to [...]
I want to grow wings And rise up again Will I find my way? Do trials ever end? I want to live I want to be free Will I find my passion That I lost at sea? When I fall, will I rise? Will I hear God's song? Will I find my strength When I [...]
Behind the Poem: I've probably struggled a bit with depression since I was a teen. I'm convinced that I'm one of those people who is sensitive to fluctuating hormones. I'm also prone to Seasonal Affective Disorder, I have Hashimoto's Disease and I'm in Perimenopause. Add a pandemic and isolation into the mix and it's a [...]
Generally I like to learn. However, depression is one of those lessons you wish you could skip. I'm not talking about feeling down or discouraged. I'm talking about loss of interest and apathy, low mood and motivation. It can leave you feeling joyless, grey and sometimes irritable. I once read a post here on WordPress [...]
Today I had a fight with technology. It's a fight I know well. We have a love hate relationship. Printers are so great when they print. When they are uncooperative, however, the hair pulling is inevitable. I was going to get my bloodwork done today. To be fair, I should have printed my lab requisition [...]
Winter Woes The dark and dreary days of Winter Oft they leave me cold and blue Waking bereft of warmth and gladness Longing for a different view. Where hath gone my joy and wonder? Where are all my skies of blue? Lord, have mercy The way is murky My soul is weary My song's out [...]
It's a new year. But where do I begin? When I woke Friday morning I was worried about the day ahead. I spent the days before in tears. However, Saturday afternoon there was a bit of a shift: some laughter and smiles surfaced. On Sunday I felt really low again. Then Monday I was worn, but [...]
