and Purposeful Prose
(Weeping Willow photo credit goes to Pixabay.com user Peggy_Marco) The world can be cruel, but God is not uncaring. When Jesus walked upon the earth He wept and He had compassion for those who grieved and were harassed. Where is God in our grief and suffering? He is right there with us. He longs to [...]
(Photo credit goes to Pixabay.com user Sergioht87.) If God gives us free will, How does He remain in control? Can both coexist? It’s true that God has given us the ability to choose. These choices, however, will have consequences made unwisely. “Everything is permitted for me”—but not everything is helpful. “Everything is permitted for me”—but [...]
Image by Madhana Gopal from Pixabay I'm not ready. I'm so not ready. I feel as if I'm barely keeping up and I'm tired of college. Really really tired. But I'm also so close to the finish line, which is really just the begining..... 😳 Children. Why did I choose children as the path to trip down? 😂🤣😂🤣 [...]
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. [...]
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