Posts Tagged "death"

A Time To Die?

Posted by on Oct 7, 2011 in Blog, Devotional | 0 comments

A Time To Die?

Leaves litter the ground, reminding me how seasons bleed, one into the next, as quick as a blink, while God waits for us to catch new vision. I kick back on the swing, crunching my feet in fresh crisps of color as I mull over memories of my dear Aunt Shirley.  How strange I can’t call her anymore. As sudden as a Minnesota temperature drop, her brain aneurism leaves my own brain reeling. I...

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Purpose in the Darkness

Posted by on Oct 27, 2010 in Blog, Poetry | 0 comments

Purpose in the Darkness

When Lazarus was deathly ill, Mary and Martha sent word to Jesus.  They waited.  And waited.  Where was their beloved Master? Four days in a tomb brought more than a foul smell.  It brought more mourners ~ more potential. “Many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet him, but Mary stayed at...

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Divine Presence

Posted by on Apr 6, 2010 in Blog, Poetry | 2 comments

Divine Presence

When questions fire like pistols, come entreat your soul to truth. You’re His prize, His exceedingly great reward.  He has not forgotten you. Ask others who passed similar Job-like tests.  Their souls come out richer.  They’re more patient, persevering, compassionate and understanding. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm...

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