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The Chasm Between

There’s nothing for me in the in-between. Pick a side, cuz that chasm falls deep. Can’t climb out, no second chances, A black hole pit, a temporary release… That burns the bridge over the in-between. There’s nothing for me in the in-between

Hosea 13, “God in a Box”

day 18 response to #shereadstruth Hosea devotional I’ve put You high in unseen places. A shelf with a box has Your name on it. Shall I get You down in emergencies? Shall I place You next to the band-aids? Bandage of the soul and spirit, You are In the box, onContinueContinue reading “Hosea 13, “God in a Box””

Hosea 11

Sow in me righteousness, Reap in me steadfast love, Break in me fallowed land It is time to seek You, Lord… Come like the rain, Your goodness pouring down. For though I run, scattered in sin, You do not lose me. Your faithfulness reels me in, Your fences protect my lifeContinueContinue reading “Hosea 11”

Even the Wanderer… A Hosea Response

And a wanderer was I, Living in a house of rebellion Reclining on furniture of shame, Snuggling with blanketsContinueContinue reading “Even the Wanderer… A Hosea Response”

Healing In Our House, an appeal for Grace

Release grace upon my tongue Welling up in me Kindness and tenderness Be upon me In my home Manifest Your goodness Your gentleness Through me Release wisdom upon my heart Curating me Patience and understanding Be upon me In my home Manifest Your goodness Your gentleness Through me Release yielding in myContinueContinue reading “Healing In Our House, an appeal for Grace”

Daughter, Arise!

I come to you, Jesus. falling at your feet, Jesus. Fearful and trembling, Jesus. – You have every reason to condemn me. “You harlot!” they say. – You have every reason to condemn me, “You sinner!” they say. – You have every reason to condemn me, “You leper!” they say BUT…. – What will You say? -ContinueContinue reading “Daughter, Arise!”

Angel’s Song

When all you can do is sing your prayers and pray your psalms until nothing is left but the sound of your fingers sliding across the neck of your guitar…. And, you know that no recording can truly capture the depth of this moment, but it’s ok, because this? This is the song that angels sing.ContinueContinue reading “Angel’s Song”