Praise Rises
Life pummels, back and forth, here and there My reactions, if inspired by blasts and bangs Would be flailing and wailing, endless lamentations. Yes, I do wail. I do lament. Every once in a while. But through all
Read MorePraise Through Tears
I saw one I once called friend today Alas, I bowed my head and cried! I cried not because life was cream and butter I cried not because it’s been so long a time I cried because for
Read MoreNeeding Help
Why am I ever panting for help? Every day, life leaves at my door Deals I can’t reach without help. Every step that I must take I stand in need of more than I have. Is this the
Read MoreHe Does Not Forget (IV)
One question that stands out in this story of Simeon and baby Jesus in Luke 2 is, “How did this old priest recognize that the baby in the arms of a man and a woman like any
Read MoreLooking Up
I look up when I am down Hoping Someone greater than I am Somewhere, beyond where I am Would do what I can’t, get me out Of where I’m stuck but wisdom taught: It's not enough to
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