and Purposeful Prose
It's easier to forget my own troubles I trust You, Lord I know You're there. But what about their struggles? Their anxieties? I know You're good I know You care It's easiest to believe that I'll be okay I know You, Lord In You there's peace But what about their fears? Their worries? How will [...]
I debated whether to do a "Fight Songs" or a "Freedom Songs" post, but my "Fight Songs" have sort of evolved into "Freedom Songs" as my focus has shifted to resting in God. I guess that also makes them "Flight Songs." Though Fireflight's lyrics are somewhat descretly Christian, they are a Christian rock band. Therefore, [...]
Tea-time Fail I’m waiting for tea The kettle won’t call I forgot to plug it into the wall. Tina S.W. March 15, 2020 Tea Take-two! That’s much better My peace unfettered Tea for Two just can’t be beat Won’t you have a cup with me? Tina S.W March 15, 2020 Taste Test/ Tea Review I [...]
"You're My Recovery."Fireflight/Core of my Addiction On Tuesday I was filled with hope and discouragement at the same time. How is that even possible? I was hopeful because I was believing that I'd be okay, but discouraged because somewhere along the way I got off track and a little lost. This saddened me. So I [...]
It's not my fault. Andrew made me do it. (No, he didn't make me go insane.) He said that I need to get back to blogging. And not because he wants me out of his hair. He says that he would prefer to keep me all to himself but I need to write. As he [...]
I think it's time It's time for tea! I hear the kettle calling me So why do I labor to write this poem? My gut has replied It's starting to groan. "Type faster! Type faster!" "It's time for tea!" The kettle keeps calling "Please come join me!" "A cup of my finest will do you some [...]
I lost it last night. I don't know what happened. I believed what I wrote in "Rest." I believed that I was doing better and that I would find that balance, but then I lost it. Something that disappointed me came to mind. Unfortunately, I've kind of got stuck on analyzing everything. I wanted to [...]
That is the question. The answer is: I do indeed have two buzzy and busy bee poems to share. First up... Follow the Leader Buzzy little honey bees Your wings are growing stronger Soon this wearying, whirring wind Won't hinder your way any longer. Stay true to your sure and stable course Soaring flower to [...]
Thankful So thankful that You're never silent But it took time to hear Your voice It took seeking It took asking It took listening To have faith. Thankful So thankful that I'm not alone But it took seeing to understand It took Your loving invitation Your sacrifice It took kindness It took trust and risks [...]
I believe that there's a beneficial type of striving and a fruitless brand of striving. When we're striving in our own strength we fight God. We don't have to. He's for us, not against us. Moreover, when we strive for our peace in Him we will find it. (Romans 8:6, John 14:27) I have to [...]
