death still stings

churches burned, churches bombed Easter Sunday morning harmed we are not safe; death still stings but to Jesus we will cling life on earth, sure can hurt God’s love we must now assert we are not safe; death still stings but Jesus knows our suffering hate can maim, hate can kill but God’s church prevails … More death still stings

Ode to Flu Season

Luke 10:9 Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ (ESV) Sickness sinks my spirit Sucks away my vim Feasts on me. Can’t forget This world was cursed by sin Healing like a portal Brings God’s kingdom down Bathes this basking mortal In the light of heaven’s Sun … More Ode to Flu Season

Useless to Useful:

an Ecclesiastes-like Journey of a Modern Woman The Baker Scrumptious, crispy cookies Crafted on a whim Gave a jolt of happy When they all said, “Mmmm!” Recipes galore Chocolate, Mocha, Pumpkin Butterscotch then S’more Terrific taste slam dunkin’! Each triumph in the kitchen Brought me more acclaim But still my heart was wishin’ For longer … More Useless to Useful:

A Mother’s Psalm

Piles of dirty laundry surround me Heaps of soiled outfits encompass me Musty, damp cloths and sweaty, sandy socks Spaghetti stained dress and hand wash only delicates From which there is no escape God, as I stain-stick, soak, rinse and repeat I know that my striving brings only defeat Clean today, tomorrow back in the … More A Mother’s Psalm