and Purposeful Prose
Image by Veronika Andrews from Pixabay When you're feeling broken beyond repair Filled with worry and despair Fear not, the Lord is always there He's listening to your cries Not idling standing by Ready to help and heal your life When you're afraid of going under Remember grace has all your troubles out numbered For [...]
Image by Pexels from Pixabay Fear can be a liar. However, anxiety is real. If you’ve ever done battle with it, you'll understand what I mean. Nevertheless, fear doesn't have to have the final say. In fact, there are ways we can combat this scary foe. Scripture gives us some great insights into fear and [...]
Image by Saiho from Pixabay Two years ago my parents moved far far away. Literally. It's not been easy living so far from them. This summer we took the long drive to spend some much-missed time in their company. With delays it took us 10 hours with a short stop in the middle for lunch. [...]
Image by Trần Anh from Pixabay Let me ask you a question: have you ever experienced something too coincidental to be explained simply as chance? Has a sudden event—maybe even something you’ve read or heard—given you the profound sense that you were seen, heard, and cared for? Perhaps so much so that you knew, in [...]
Image by Ben Scherjon from Pixabay My College journey is nearing the finish line once again. Today was my last Saturday in class, thank the Lord! Ten hours in class, homework, and assignments, on top of what I was already carrying at work and home, felt like a marathon. Completely draining. I thought this was [...]
Image by jakov zadro from Pixabay It's okay if you can't choose joy. It's not a crime if your strength is gone. Even the young grow tired and weary I won't blame you for believing you can't go on. It's okay if you have no words It's quite alright if you're feeling too weak We [...]
I know. It's not a very impressive planter, is it? However, it's a symbol of hope. Let me explain why. I received these flowers from our church on Mother’s Day. I'm not a mother, but it's so nice that they include women who haven't given birth to their own. Many women act as (or like) [...]
Photo Credit goes to Pixabay.com I never used to be such a worry-wart. Given numerous events that have unfolded since 2020, however, my confidence has definitely been shaken. Truth is a humbling and sobering thing. I’ve learned that just because you've managed to cope with life’s turbulence over many years of trials, doesn’t mean something [...]
Image by Pexels from Pixabay This is a nap room revelation. It’s been far too long since I’ve utilised reflection and awakened my spirit. One significant thing my Early Childhood Education training has instilled in me is the importance of reflective practice. My place of work is also big on this practice. However, this isn't new to me. [...]
Image by Jarkko Mänty from Pixabay Recently I found myself asking this question when I woke up with the thought, I'm tired of everything………….. I know from experience that having no interest in anything can mean that you're depressed. However, I wasn’t sure what I was feeling, only that I couldn't think of anything that really floats my [...]
Pippi's Poetry 