#tbt Past Poetry: Parenting

#tbt Past Poetry: Parenting

Parenting November 2012 Being a parent is an incredible thing; There’s so much responsibility, As well as worry, fear, and pride. What a strange mix of emotions intermingle As your child grows, learns, changes, And becomes a self-reliant human, Depending on himself to...
Writing Devotions

Writing Devotions

Two weeks ago, I threw one of my best friends a baby shower. I love throwing parties, but baby showers are my favorite. Our church has two traditions for believers – we have everyone write a prayer or verse on a card that the mom can bring into L&D to read,...
#tbt Past Poetry: Inside Out

#tbt Past Poetry: Inside Out

Inside Out Nov 2012 Thank you Lord For having more faith in me Than I have in myself. Knowing that with Your help I can overcome any obstacle Makes me willing To face the daunting and sometimes Crippling curveballs Life throws at me. I know that with You I can not...
#tbt Past Poetry: Bed

#tbt Past Poetry: Bed

Bed Oct 2012 (Hint: If you’re not used to reading poetry, ONLY breathe at punctuation – read straight through line breaks – it’ll make more sense.) Sweet sleep, I fall into your arms. Your feathered goodness And blanketed charms Beckon me To...
#tbt Past Poetry: Awk-ward

#tbt Past Poetry: Awk-ward

Awk-ward November 2012 I’ve never been in more awkward situations Than since I began to follow You You’ve led me into situations where I’ve Swallowed my tongue (not to mention my pride), Been one against many, Kept silent when raging, Been mocked, cursed, and...