Engulfed in Rage — Rage blazed. Flaming words spread, Crackling in the air; Embers flew everywhere. I ducked and covered, but the flames surrounded me. There was nowhere to run, No shelter anywhere. A firestorm of toxic words exploded, Ramming me against the wall. Not what I expected, hurt (now), But no one cared. …

Depth of His Love and Splendor — Lord, expose my heart, finding praise; I seek your holy presence, The depth of your love, your grandeur, Clinging to your words through the Spirit. If not for you, my weakness pursues only passing fancies, Desiring nothing but rubbish, the sweets of kings, Passing clouds and tumbleweeds, Coveting glitter and wealth…

“You are not what others think you are” — As my wife and I braced for a visit from our new in-laws, we noticed things around the house that did not bother us before. The dinner plates seemed old and dull, the windows did not shine brightly enough, and the hardwood floors squeaked in too many places. We assumed…

His New Beginning Gone —

Narrative Poetry — There was a respected man in the area we lived, a celeb around town, generous with his time and wealth, admired by many, living in a beautiful house. Many esteemed his charity, the fancy cars, and the sleek clothes adorning him. …

The Story, a Poem, and Video of the Song — “The Prayer” was initially recorded separately by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli. And Celine Dione sang it in English and Andrea in Italian. The two later teamed up and released a duet version for a studio-recorded album that followed the release of the animated musical film “Quest for Camelot” in…

Ecclesiastes 5:16–17 And this, too, is a very serious problem. People leave this world no better off than when they came. All their hard work is for nothing–like working for the wind. Throughout their lives, they live under a cloud–frustrated, discouraged, and angry. (Ecclesiastes 5:16–17) The other day I misplaced…

Something more than the senses — Is there something beyond our senses that is just as real, not a mere venture through what we see and touch? Is this what some would call a sixth sense, where a woman knows she will bear a child before she confirms with a doctor? Is there something out from…

Some Thoughts, Poetry, Top 10 Humility Quotes — Throughout history, many have written about this familiar vice we call pride, often referred to as the deadest vice. But this once loathed vice of pride and arrogance, by some accounts, has received a modern-day makeover. …