precious, whole, seen treasure

PRECIOUS 

We belong to Him, every one, 

Spiritually, divinely—all

Changing, growing, effervescing 

Following Him today—now. 

WHOLE

Working on believing that

Someone like me

Is allowed to be made clean

Permitted and persuaded

Through the redeeming blood

Of the Lamb

To be healed, to be fully loved 

Connected and invited

To not only survive but

To live eternally

Powerfully—

Whole. 

SEEN

Salvation gained through grace and holy love

Given by the ultimate Friend from above, 

One who sees, seeks, and finds the one—

Our joy-maker, our Savior, God's beloved son.

He reaches me; He teaches me. 

He waits for me and for you; 

We are always—forever—in His view. 

TREASURE

Golden moments of faith and devotion

Following the Light, the Truth, the Way

Into the world with strength only He can offer

As we begin to see just what price He paid

As our hearts begin to scratch the surface

On what our Savior sacrificed for us

Because He loves us

And we love him. 

not (very) funny

dichotomous, real

mirth unbound by deep sorrow

parched desert humor

do what it takes

Knock, knock, knocking outside the open door

A gateway, an invitation to think outside myself 

To take the time to ponder what really matters 

When the day is done and everyone goes home to be alone

Time for becoming what you already know you need to be

A call to action to feel about, find, and put your feet

On the footpath of the future before the future finds you 

Unprepared and scared, like a little girl 

Who just wants to be happy but seeks no recourse to 

Change the narrative

Speak up, stand up

Do what it takes to 

Be unafraid;

Do what it takes to 

Be truly free, and 

Seek God's face. 

wasted

wishing on those stars

bathed in warm purple moonlight 

now—complete strangers

take responsibility

Where does your mind go when you are all alone? 

Does it meander to and from the best of things? Or—

Do you let yourself believe you are safe from poison that stings? 

What stays on your mind even when you are occupied with other things? 

Are you letting intrusive, self-abusive habits rule your days and nights? Or—

Are you taking care that what is running in the background is filling your cup? 

Who is taking space in your heart causing you to keep going or want to give up? 

Do they bring you joy and rejoicing or anger and resentment? Or—

Are you remembering that you alone are responsible for your actions and feelings?