and Purposeful Prose
First, credit where credit is due. This 'missing peace' concept comes from the beautiful J.J. Heller's song 'Missing Peace.' I was listening to this song yesterday morning as I walked my steps. Next I moved on, continuing the momentum by walking a loop 'round the river trails nearby. It sounds lovely, doesn't it? It is, [...]
We've all known the feeling of defeat When we're all alone and left in need When life deprives us of needed sleep We need someone to bring us peace. Yes, God is good. He'll see us through His perfect plans included you. We all need to know we're loved Seen and heard, adored, beloved When [...]
God is so wise. Not only is He always steps ahead of us (as well as with us), but His mercies are also new every morning. I must admit, I don't always see those mercies, especially when it seems as if God isn't working. I'm sure that we miss most of them in our struggles. [...]
Image by Bob Bello from Pixabay Befuddled and bewildered. She's dazed and confused The heat is getting to her And the meals are becoming few. She reaches for a drink But there isn't left a drop She sinks into the sand And knows what she's forgot. She's forgotten when the sun was kind She's forgotten [...]
Image by Sam Williams from Pixabay Memes, Memes, what is a meme? They can be full of wisdom They're a laugh, or well meaning Some are for fun In a nutshell, they're for receiving. Some memes may be crude While others are far reaching Come to think of it, some are for dreaming. So I'll [...]
Image by WOKANDAPIX from Pixabay This Thursday I completed a two week practicum! I have another two weeks of practical education to go before I'm back to the virtual classroom. During my second week I was invited to join a conversation when I moved in a little closer to hear what was being said. When [...]
Spring is springing! Life is bursting forth once again as the daffodils sway in the wind and cherry blossoms turn tree tops pink, soon to carpet the earth. As cherry blossom's bloom-time is short, so too life in these bodies has its time limit. But God's word remains, unchanging, always faithful, true and life giving. [...]
Image by Luisella Planeta LOVE PEACE 💛💙 from Pixabay We can't have the best of both worlds because one of these worlds simply isn't best. There is only one way. But we can choose the Way—that is, the light of this world (the answers to the confusion) Jesus Christ. God has graciously offered to illuminate [...]
Image by Brigitte Werner from Pixabay Normally, the focus of my F(l)ight Songs is on one particular artist or band of intrest. However, for the sake of rest, revival and inspiration, this time we'll be dipping our wings in the direction of two particular songs by two equally talented artists. I could use some rest [...]
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay As I press on towards my goals, I find some routes to be so difficult. I'm drawn in all different directions. Yes, I do get distracted, and I struggle to focus on the one thing I need the most. However, even a little push can make such a big difference. [...]
Pippi's Poetry 