He takes my breath away. No really, he does. Sometimes, when I glimpse his face … the intensity of his gaze … penetrating with truth … yet filled with such merciful kindness … and such unfathomable love … I simply forget to breathe. (And it’s a good thing.) I’m in awe of him. I’m undone in his presence … And … More Forgetting to Breathe (And it’s a Good Thing)
I was looking for something specific in one of my old journals today and I ran across this quickly scribbled poem that I felt stirred to post. Could have tried to spiff it up a bit, but left it “as is” instead … Movement Sitting with you Gazing into eyes of fire How can I … More Movement
It is finished … No matter how far I have to go No matter how often I mess up No matter weak and foolish I feel It is finished … No matter how far you have to go No matter how often you mess up No matter weak and foolish you feel It is finished … More It is Finished
Awake, aware Watching and eagerly waiting Alive, alert Filled with worshiping wonder Budding, blossoming Winter thawing into Spring Emerging, empowering Hope bursting forth on the earth Released, restored At last, all things made new Jesus, thank you for heightening my senses to the beauty of this moment. It’s a new … More The Awakening
Take a deep breath right here, right now breathe in life Breathe in the glory of his goodness the beauty of his peace and the joy of his presence Breathe in and be thankful It’s a new day and you still have breath Breathe out the … More Take a Deep Breath
I wrote this poem several years ago in response to a writing challenge using the word “escape” as a prompt. I hadn’t thought of it in years, but while praying this morning had a little nudge to dig it out and share it. Hoping it ministers to someone. No life or situation is beyond his … More The Journey
I’ve been writing poems and songs most of my life, but I didn’t really take the responsibility of stewarding the gift of “words” seriously until about ten years ago. I’ve been much more consistent about writing in an intentional way (as opposed to just when the mood strikes) since then. One of the first things … More Can You Hear the City Cry?
Just one glimpse~ of your face Just one glance ~ of your eyes Just one touch ~ of your hand Just one touch from you And it’ll be okay Everything will be okay Just one beat ~ of your heart Just one breath~ of your life Just one … More Just One Glimpse
My heart is longing … My heart is aching … for Jesus. Just Jesus. Not stuff. Not revelation. Not answers. Just Jesus. Not something great to write. Or something great to say. Not something great to accomplish. Or something great to do. Just Jesus. There are things I want. There are things I do want to … More Just Jesus
God is Has always been And forever will be Good He is always for me Always with me And always working all things together for good God Is Has always been And forever will be Worthy Worthy of my trust Worthy of my worship Worthy of my love and of my life God … More God Is …
Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets. –Amos 3:7 We know in part and we prophesy in part. –1 Cor. 13:9 Your plans are emerging. We see, yet we don’t. We know, but not in full. Unveiling and unfolding; Revealing and beholding. The unseen, will be … More Emerge and Converge
For just a moment … I don’t want to ask questions I don’t want to know what to do I don’t want to ask you to do anything I just want to be … with you I just want to breathe I just want to breathe you in For just a moment … I … More For Just a Moment …
Cindy’s note: I am going back to–hopefully–publishing a new post each Monday (or Sunday night). That gives me the whole weekend to try to find time to write! However, I may still post some other random stuff here and there as time (and inspiration) allows. This poem is one of those “random” things I’ve never … More I AM
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” –Isaiah 43:19 I ‘ve been hearing a lot of references to this verse for years. “New things” have been rumbling for awhile now. But this season … More Do You See Him?
In case you haven’t noticed, there is a lot of ugliness in this world. It’s not hard to spot. Darkness lurks all around us, all the time. Hiding in the shadows–ready to pounce; ready to devour; ready to enshroud and ensnare souls with hopelessness. It would be easy to become overwhelmed by the darkness; by the ugliness. But … More Beautiful One
Return Return to Me Turn around; change your mind Return to My heart; return to My peace Take your thoughts captive to the Truth Silence the lies of the accuser– Return and rest Rest Rest in Me Step out of the commotion Inhale–breathe in the soothing aroma of My presence Exhale–breathe out the perplexity and … More Return
I don’t need … —another great sermon or a good book —a divine appointment or an important connection —a word of encouragement or exhortation I don’t need to visit … —a significant or sentimental place from the past —an anointed conference —a church or a prayer room I’m not looking for … More What I (Really) Need
Often what we think we need, isn’t what we need. Often what we think is broken, isn’t what is broken. And often what we think will bring healing, isn’t what brings healing. In those times, I am so grateful for a loving Father who knows me so much better than I know myself. I was … More You Know Me
After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, “Come up here …” –Revelation 4:1 There is a door standing open in heaven. “Come up here!” The invitation has been issued. The way has been made. … More The Open Door
Just some “free flow” thoughts I began to jot down as I was sitting with him this morning. Not polished. Zero literary merit as a poem – just thoughts from my heart mostly as they came… There are things only I can give So it’s what I want to bring My heart My love My … More The Things Only I Can Give
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