Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath vs. Jonah and Nineveh

This content discusses the importance of choices in serving God, illustrated through stories of obedience and disobedience. It emphasizes God's sovereignty and the impact of our actions on others.

Another Round with the Sun, or Live for the Son?

Daily writing promptWhat does "having it all" mean to you? Is it attainable?View all responses For me, there are two parts to this question, just as the Apostle Paul described his flesh warring with his spirit. I too have my flesh that wars with my spirit and this question, "What does "having it all" mean…

Statistics

The story follows a young girl, Billy Jo, living in a homeless shelter with her grandmother. When asked to do chores, Billy interacts with a kind maintenance man, Leonard, who teaches her about facing fears and finding inner strength. The tale explores Billy's insecurities and her longing for her family, concluding with a ray of hope.

Morning Beauty

Preview(opens in a new tab) It's a cold grey dawn a single scarlet rose grows amidst the green leaves Here's a Haiku Meant Just for you Havre de Grace It’s a cold grey dawn when the light is wrapped in clouds down by the lighthouse —LLM

Father—less

Empty spots fill the air Hovering all around me. I turn, I look, I wonder Searching and waiting Only to find there are  Empty spots all around me.  I look for where you should be To where I can say that’s me. So small in the world I am. I look up to see where…

“Who Am I?”

Jesus asked his disciples, “Who Am I?” a question we often ask about ourselves. Who are we? Well, let me tell you, rather let Jesus tell you.  Simon (Peter) was one of the most outspoken of the disciples, always full of righteous indignation on Jesus' behalf. In Mark 8:27-30, Jesus asked the disciples, "Who do…

Resolute in Me

The middle of March this past year is when our lives changed. The Bible says, the Lord will have his full and complete work accomplished in us (Philippians 1:6), that he works all things for the good of those who love him (Romans 8:28). Praying that God's work through this pandemic is complete soon and…

Rebirth

My savior is risen how I love him so. What mercy I receive when I have sunk so low. How many more times will he have to lift me up, I don't know. It is with thankful heart each time that he makes me grow. Catch me if you dare, the mess I am in…

Fairest of Them All

Fair and sweet how precious is my beloved to me. bloodied hands, bloodied feet, my beloved friend how beautiful they are to me. Don't know the color of your eyes, nor the sheen of your hair, but each stripe was meant for me. My beloved took my shame and gave me his glory, bearing my…

Crossing The Divide

There it lies between us- deep and cavernous- a wide and gaping hole piled full of ancient bones- these are past events and circumstances words and actions left unsaid- of what constituted you and I. I see you in the distance a speck on the horizon. How do I cross over and reach the other…