Bread and Wine I am a prisoner. They mock me: Elegant room with beautiful paintings adorning the walls, full book shelves, a feather bed, soft linen sheets, and meals served three times daily. The meals

A Face I stand behind it, Resolute and ready, Bows and swords Poised to strike Over its fleshly exterior. It is my wall, My fortress. It curls Into an inconspicuous grin, Shy but determined. I lie beneath

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:7 Check out some of my other work! A Sunday Blessing (Week 1) A Sunday Blessing

A Moment She was smiling, That brilliant glimmer of pure Unadulterated delight smile, That has a way of making The knees buckle, Stomach leapfrog, And turn that minute moment Of pleasantry into A lifetime's

The Kill I waited for hours, hidden in the African brush. The heat was suffocating and I fell into a daze. When she came I was startled to life and silently moved to get a better shot. I held my gun firmly.

The Mountain Drop by drop The rain will bring down The mountain. Photo Credit: KeithJJ

Song of the Nightingale As hand so soft cross golden harp doth play, The song of nightingale o’er the wood flown , And as she composed with magical strain, I thought I must have her all to my own. With

Posting on Steemit Pray for inspiration. Find a piece of wood. Carve it into a little ship. Create a rough sketch. Use your knife to whittle. Watch as the wood takes shape. Hew it to your will. Gouge out

Painted Faces Each morning I wake— To a bucket of paint Beside my bedside Where it has lain all night. From heavenly slumber, My body emerges, And thus sound The ominous dirges For the death of myself.

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my

"Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’" - Matthew 7:23 Doubts What of the others? The contented souls Living their lives In an unbelieving State we call

Elixir of Youth Drink the elixir of youth- It's body falls gentle on tongue. Drink the elixir of youth- Let blood flow free when you run. Drink the elixir of youth- Fresh air cooling your lungs. Drink

Adam and Eve Love is like Adam first meeting Eve- In a world of perfection he was lonely. There was a place in his heart that was empty. He knew The Lord and walked alongside him as a child might stroll

Billy Collins I think I like Billy Collins He has a good name That kind of roll off the tongue, I've heard it before on a July afternoon Maybe at a baseball game, Or a holiday weekend picnic name. Billy

The Human Calamity Internalize, internalize. The harlots words, the vain disguise: Rough edges, smooth skin, Bark stripped trees in a bin. Identity stolen, Left dull in the mud. Retreat inside. It is nothing.

"By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." - John 13:35 Weekly Blessing Series Hey everyone! I am starting a new series where I will be posting

"Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind." - Albert Einstein1 Two Truths and a Mediator I I don't care for your numbers, Your foolish equations That try to measure

A lighthearted summer encouragement intended to be enjoyed on a lazy afternoon. Lemonade Sunny days and blue skies Make life sparkle in your eyes. But rainy days and thunderstorms Prove the strength within

A Few Thoughts on Age There is power in age. There is wisdom in years. In this age of Forever Young and smooth skin idolization too often we underestimate the value that lies behind the eyes of wrinkled

The Devil Came Wearing Silk The devil came wearing silk. His suit; pure black as night. His eyes of fire passion bright, And his words smooth as milk. The devil came wearing youth. A child's voice on his