Category: Gospel

Faith · Gospel · Inspirational · Non-Fiction

God, My Rock and Fortress

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Share a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life.

When storms arise and skies grow dark,
I find my shelter in Your spark.
A steadfast rock, my solid ground,
In You, O Lord, my hope is found.

When waves of fear come crashing in,
You lift me high, my soul within.
A fortress strong, no foe can breach,
In Your embrace, I find my peace.

Through valleys deep and shadows near,
Your presence drives away my fear.
My refuge in each trying hour,
Your strength alone, my mighty tower.

O God, my Rock, forever be,
The place of rest, my sanctuary.
In every trial, I will stand,
Held firmly in Your guiding hand.

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Faith · Gospel

In Observance of the Lenten Season

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“CHRIST died in the cross,
so we may live.”

And the most glorifying way
to honor and cherish
that eternally unparallaled LOVE
HE has given us,
is to spread it among us–
be in thoughts,
be in words,
and be in deeds.

For in doing so,
we can give justice to His death;
For in doing so,
we can say:
CHRIST REMAINS.

Gospel · Inspirational · Non-Fiction · Resiliency · Writing True

A True Story

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One bright Monday morning,

I sat by a church under a big tree,

I was taking a quick break,

Enjoying the fresh air.

A dove—a pigeon as locals would say,

Landed in front of me.

And me,

Bewildered I said to myself,

“What a beauty, a blessing—

Thank God!”

But in split second,

The beauty turned into a bully!

. . . took a mean act of nature right in front of me,

And just like that.

I sighed.

Because with all the bullying

I went through in life

—subtle or not—

—inspired by faith—

Now, not a thing:

Be winged—

Or a critter,

Or a bipedal thing—

None can bully me

No more.

For all that I went through,

I moved on.

I affirmed the blessings;

I acknowledged the healing

Of course, from the Almighty loving,

Who I hear everyday,

Saying “‘Fear nothing,

For I am with you’ sweet thing.”

Thank You, Father! And to You be all the glory!

Faith · Gospel · Hymn · Writing True

And We Waltz the Blues

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“He said to her,’Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your sufferings,” Mark 5:34 (NIV).

Hello friends, forgive me, I haven’t get the chance to see how you and your blogs are doing lately. But I hope all is well and everyone is safe and healthy and happy. Thank you for your generosity and support. I’ll make it up to you soon. Have fun blogging and writing and posting. A blessed Sunday to you all! To God be always all the glory.

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