Last day of poetry month

What makes a poet? I once read a story where the author said, “if you want to be a writer, write.” If you are like me, you can come up with a million and one reasons why you are not a writer. My grammar is deplorable. My command of the English language is second rate.Continue reading “Last day of poetry month”

Thankful Thursday: Earth

Thank you God, “I love the mystery of the universe. I love all the questions that have come to us over thousands of years of exploration and hypotheses … but when I looked in the opposite direction, into space, there was no mystery, no majestic awe to behold … all I saw was death. IContinue reading “Thankful Thursday: Earth”

Monday school unit: Little People, Big Messages:

The last lesson I completed in this series. Monday school unit: Little People, Big Messages: the kids of the Bible and what we can learn from them. 4/17: Josiah (2 Kings 22:3) Spring cleaning for God 23:25 Before him there had been no king who turned to the LORD as he did, with his wholeContinue reading “Monday school unit: Little People, Big Messages:”

Monday School

Monday school unit: Little People, Big Messages: the kids of the Bible and what we can learn from them. Boy with loaves and fishes (John 6) This was written from the perspective of the little boy. You would think that my parents would get tired. Every year, we travel to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover.Continue reading “Monday School”

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 25 Since the queen mother had returned, Kessa was able to make good on her promise of dinner. They were given free rein of the house. Kessa’s home was their home. Every day he found more out about this woman. How amazing she was. He found himself in a small study. It reminded himContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 21 Part 2 The student spoke again, “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” Max answered almost immediately, “John 16:22.” Kol spoke, “Kessa don’t move.” “Keep talking.” Max reported. The Bejhar that went toContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 20 Part 3 Abraham stood, bowed his head and left. Once he was out of the room, Kol asked; “do you think he’s telling the truth?” “What does he have to gain by lying, my king?” “I trust your judgment over anyone’s. What is your gut reaction to this?” Kessa didn’t answer him rightContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 20 Part 2 Kol went to the door. In a little while, a porter entered with tea and water. Kol instructed it to be sat near the box. As the porter left, Kessa arrived. “My king.” She bowed her head. He and Abraham were standing over a box of stuff. She bowed her headContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”