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A Pitier or A Praiser: Which One Are You?

Have you ever been around someone who is always the victim? Someone whom the world is against and has been betrayed by everyone. Does that sound familiar? Honestly, there have even been seasons of my life in which I felt victimized. Yes, I felt sorry for myself momentarily. Eventually, I had to get it together.ContinueContinue reading “A Pitier or A Praiser: Which One Are You?”

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Bloom

What is a bird who can’t spread its wings and fly? Or a man who lies down in defeat and just wants to die. What becomes of an eagle that never gets to soar? Or what about a lion in the jungle who is afraid to roar? What sense does it make to be pregnantContinueContinue reading “Bloom”

Your Artistry

Mountains and valleys, Monsoons and hurricanes, Exotic birds like parrots and cranes. Lakes and rivers, Streams and estuaries, Seasons From December back to January. Oceans, winds, give rise to hurricanes, Monsoons, typhoons, and tsunamis, Strong enough to bow and break massive trees. Photosynthesis and cellular respiration, Water, Carbon, and nitrogen recycling, To replenish what flowsContinueContinue reading “Your Artistry”

Awakened

There once was a sister, Who found herself a mister. And you’d think she’d found a pot of gold. But some how she got it twisted, Or she just altogether missed it, Because she had to give up her soul. Unhealthy patterns started, And she left herself unguarded, Then, she became consumed by lies. DistantContinueContinue reading “Awakened”

Silence Speaks

Silence speaks although we try to hide, What is deep within and festering down inside. Silence speaks when our pain is so deep and is real, And we’ve done all to cover what we really feel. Silence speaks in our rage and in our guilt, Then, peeks out its head from behind the walls we’veContinueContinue reading “Silence Speaks”

Did He Really Say Tho..?

Originally posted on R E M T I Q U E:
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11. For me, this is the verse that always feels like a drop…

This Offering

The sum of tears that roll down my cheek,Few words that are far too painful to speak,When I can’t lift my arms because I am weak. A grief-stricken heart that is now left hollow, For great trouble has come and robbed it with sorrow, When the pain in my loins runs deep to the marrow.ContinueContinue reading “This Offering”

Offer It Up (Lay It All Down)

In my life, I have experienced times of great joy and peace. However, there have also been times of great pain, suffering, and chaos. One of those times occurred during the recovery period after my second surgery, I found myself in the greatest physical pain of my life. It was excruciating. I was lying inContinueContinue reading “Offer It Up (Lay It All Down)”

Wanted- The Devotional

In February, my devotional, Wanted: Accepting God’s Love, became available on the YouVersion Bible App. Please read the description below and follow the link to read Wanted. My prayer is that you will walk away from reading it knowing how deeply loved you are by the Father. Share it with others as well so theyContinueContinue reading “Wanted- The Devotional”