The Broken Chair

When I was a child I used to think that God’s love was conditional upon my being good enough. Today I have learned otherwise. As I have grown and struggled along with the knowledge that I will always fall short of even my own expectations that I set for myself, I now know that I am still accepted in the beloved. Meaning, God loves me in spite of how despicable I may see myself.

I can still remember when I first had this revelation of God’s unconditional love towards me. It was an “ah-ha moment” because I just didn’t expect it. I was in such a READ MORE

The Olive Branch and The Hammer

I tried to carry the weight on my shoulders. The burden you told me to cast away. I tried to swing with all my might. But the sword was to much to bear. I only shattered others. My hands fell by my sides. In despair I weeped. Only to realize in amazing glory. This sword I was not meant to carry. The truth is hidden in the depth of your glory. But it is so simple, why didn’t I see? I could not see what was right there in front of me? The need for Justice is not my right to bear. Holy Spirit you see in truth. Holy Father you judge faithfully. You alone Jesus hold that sword.

B.D.P

Earthquake

A shadow stretches across our land.

In it’s twilight we huddle in fear.

Ideology has become our identity.

Together we huddle in comfort.

We look up to the heavens and wonder why sun does not shine?

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