Poem: The Head Covering Question

This is an honest rendition of my personal struggle from hours of study trying to genuinely understand Paul's instruction on head covering. It is dire that every Christian diligently devote attention and study to these passages to do their best in obeying God. To be a Corinthian, To know the initial question, To understand the … Continue reading Poem: The Head Covering Question →

Poem: Like a Friend

So the LORD spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Exodus‬ ‭33:11a‬ The tent of meeting, You would go, Face to face, Wisdom to bestow. Like a friend, He spoke to you, Giving sound advice, Direct answers too. His full glory, He never could give, To see His face, … Continue reading Poem: Like a Friend →

Poem: The Enigma of Death

Have you ever wondered why, You continue to live, While other people die? Is there some special reason, You haven't seen the day, Where death was your season? Does God have a certain plan, Where He sees necessary, To increase your life span? What about those who pass, Early in their youth, Did they not … Continue reading Poem: The Enigma of Death →

Poem: The Gift of Hard Work

Sudden pain all over, The gift of hard work, Upsets my determined love. It was freeing to be, Someone who could labor, For the ministry of the saints. To be able to toil, Harder than usual, Without physical hindrance. But it wouldn't last, Defect would catch up, To activate my aches. Yet, it's worth every … Continue reading Poem: The Gift of Hard Work →

Poem: In the Midst of Harvey

We want to unburden, Our neighbors in need, But we may have to wait, Til the waters recede. On the news I see, People blessed to assist, Their opportunity for charity, They cannot resist. But I just sit here, Stuck in my abode, Longing to provide aid, To lift a friend's load. Trusting my Lord's … Continue reading Poem: In the Midst of Harvey →

Poem: The Mask I Wear

You don't know what I feel, The emptiness, the despair, Because I have a smile, On the mask I wear. It's a way to endure, A way to be free, Of these moments of feelings, That aren't genuinely me. I play the upbeat music, I fake a disguising dance, Not because I want to, But … Continue reading Poem: The Mask I Wear →

Poem: The Love Letter

I read it every day, And kept wondering why, No one in this world, Could ever satisfy. Then the thought came, The one waited for, Your words are unmatched, Authentic to the core. No love is perfect, Just like yours, Selflessly giving, The grace that cures. Wanting grows deeper, Each day I view, The scripts … Continue reading Poem: The Love Letter →

Poem: Unyielded Anger

Unyielded anger lingers inside, Against wickedness committed. The perpetrator unrepentant, Nothing left but to stew. Bitterness, wrath, vengeance, Poisons the unsatisfied soul. Release it to God weary mind, Before you implode. ....do not let the sun go down on your wrath.... Ephesians‬ ‭4:26b ...."Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord. Romans 12:19b "....pray … Continue reading Poem: Unyielded Anger →

For the Youth: Advice From Regret

I wish I had done better, When I lived my younger years, To choose a better path, Would have prevented many tears.

Poem: Haunting Desire

I want it out, I want it out, This desire in my heart. I want it out, I want it out, So the sin won't start. I need relief, I need relief, From this damaging thought. I need relief, I need relief, Before I am caught. I'm praying, I'm praying, For the struggle to be … Continue reading Poem: Haunting Desire →