• Poetry

    Assurance

    Unchanging. Unmoving. Solid and secure. These words describe the God I serve, He makes my pathway sure. And even in the days’ unknown Where unexpected reigns, I tip my face into the sun… Don’t need Him to explain. Because His faithfulness endures, And shines throughout the years, His love eclipses everything Including transient tears. I’ll bow my head and sing…

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    Moments of Life

    I had thought to write more consistently at the beginning of this year, and then several things happened to alter my plans. It is sobering to think how life can seem so grueling on some days, and then the next thing you know it might be over. Strange, isn’t it? Such was January 3rd. Now today, here I am on…

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    Beginnings

    It’s time once again to bid another year adieu. It’s hard to believe! The last 12 months have certainly been an adventure. That much is certain! As I sit typing this in the comfort of my favorite chair, I think back on the seen and unseen things that have shaped my life this past year. Reflection can be a good…

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    Emmanuel Today

    When I was a child, Christmas was magic. There was expectation in the air. The smell of cookies baking, the crackle of the fire in the fireplace and the lights were twinkling on the tree. I especially liked it when the lights were turned off and the only lights in the living room were the lights on the tree and…

  • Journeys

    Going Forward

    Sometimes Christmas is a challenging time. There are people who have passed from this life who I miss greatly. There are hopes and dreams that have not yet been fulfilled. And honestly, my life is not at all what I had assumed it would be when I was a teen. Maybe, just maybe that’s the point – don’t you think?…

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    Hello December

    It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving 2019 is already behind us. As I was reading my daily devotion today, I realized that there are less than 30 days left in this calendar year. How can that be? Time is such a strange thing. There are times when the minutes may seem to drag (particularly when I’m forced to wait!). Then,…