A poem for Christmas Image of rough surf

LOVE ROWS AGAINST THE TIDE

The greatest gift flows only on the seas of freedom With forgiveness, patience, kindness, absolution Love harbors gratitude, respect, appreciation Sailing far ‘round the trenches of commerce Rising above the realm of rights  No human claims the ocean It can’t be bought, stolen, or owed No one gains a river as a birthright No one

DROUGHT TO ABUNDANCE EPISODE 4 – PRETENSE

How do we escape from living a lie and find a life of truth? I know a white American, who spoke for years of his yearnings to join mission work in Africa. Ten years ago, God answered his prayer. We heard of ways he changed his Western thinking and way of life, taking on a

DROUGHT TO ABUNDANCE EPISODE 3 – PRETENSE

Do you ever wonder if anyone really knows you? Are you exhausted from trying to please everyone and tired of pretending? For today’s discussion, I’m playing the role of HOST while sitting on my front patio with three guests. HOST: To my left in the red chair, we have my confident friend, SHOW, who strives