I wander in the desert. Where is God? It’s hot, and dry…where is God? I thirst, there is no water…where is God? Day after day I put one foot in front of another All that remains are footprints in the sand behind me. Soon the wind blows, a storm comes…and […]
Thankful
Forests, mountains Trees & trails beautiful views mountain stream Waterfall, leaves flowers, red & purple colorful sunset living a dream Grateful for health for energy and wealth enough to enjoy this precious time Making memories with my son soon to be gone thank you, Lord Divine Heart overflowing with gratitude […]
The Current
The current is strong. The river is wide. But there is an island. The waters rush by It seems I’ll never get to the other side But the Rock is there. I launch out My raft small and rickety Hoping to get across. I paddle and work I struggle and […]
Ocean Contrasts
Big ocean Gentle breeze waves crashing into the sand Obvious disparity The wealthy riding in helicopters or four wheelers the working poor cleaning up the dirty dishes. A place to relax human perfection sought palm trees, green turf fancy food and yet… no matter what the circumstances there is still […]
Shores
Water. Blue. Waves Rolling, moving climbing the shore Green, teal, gray a mélange of color. Yellow, brown, tinge of red grass, growing toward the lake a beautiful bed lining the water’s edge Small, tiny insects landing on me black. Perhaps seeking food. Large, expanse, seemingly never ending the vast lakeextends […]
Mighty Ocean
Mighty Ocean Consistent Wind Palm branches wave …worshiping God. Waves crash, like life sometimes Large expanse…like the depth of my sin …or the breadth of His grace. Birds hunt, poor creatures in the sand are soon to be picked Sand, numerous like people…yet God cares for each one Relax, the […]
Glorious Falls
Mighty waters rush makes one want to hush at the majesty, the greatness, the unbelievable How such a peaceful-looking river suddenly drops immensely, down, down, seemingly forever into the turbulent pit! Such quantities of water, appear to be eternal but in just a few months they will be gone leaving […]
Lakeside Thoughts
Sunlight. Clouds. A gentle breeze … a soft wind. The waves go slowly to the seashore. Alone I sit, contemplating, meditating, wondering, wishing… God. Love. Faithfulness. Oh, the beauty of nature: the blue mountains, sun rays shining through the clouds. A Father, a Giver, a Life Fulfiller. His radiance fills […]
Escaping as Coping
When things are tough I just want to escape It seems I never get enough of what I want, despite my full plate. Rather than tackle the root it’s easier to just try to soothe. I open my mouth, insert foot chaos ensues, and it’s not smooth. At times, life […]