Category: Christian non-fiction
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Jesus
A longing great as oceans wide A hunger nagging deep inside A fire which I cannot hide Jesus ~ A note my heart-beat longs to drum A song my life-song aches to hum A hopeful tune my heart strings strum Jesus ~ A thirst for love I’ve never known A…
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Stuck
I had good intentions not to get stuck this time. Then it happened again, right there between the pages of the Old Testament. I was finding myself unable to move forward. I prayed “God, I don’t understand You.” It was difficult to read every morning, and I was getting farther…
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Shifting Focus
Storms raged yesterday. Peace and tranquility greeted me on my walk this morning. I headed out early to catch the sunrise. My heart petitioned my Father to bless me. He did. Heavy dew and left over rain mingled with beams of sunlight in the open field. Rays of light, after…
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No Ordinary Fragrance
It was still very early in the morning when I walked out of the dense woods into the open field. The fragrance of sweet summer flowers greeted me. It was strong and encouraged me to stand still and enjoy the moment, let my senses awaken. I looked all over the…
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Made to Shine
Week after week I dust and shine, Pick up what’s left behind. I mop and clean things that aren’t mine, Scrub stains which I can find. ~ One by one, I clean your rooms, Throw trash out you don’t need, Clean up dishes, use my broom, Wash windows – help…
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Voices
“Your work is trash.” “Your light is dim.” “Your words are rash.” “You cause is grim.” ~ “Your friends you drained.” “Your kids are pale.” “Your spouse is faint.” “Your heart is frail.” ~ Who speaks these words Which closely stick To heart and mind And make me sick? ~…
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Provisions
The tiniest of creature You see. You are intimately acquainted with its way. You speak through Your creation. You show Your ways through brilliant glimpses. In my quiet search for You, I find peace and rest. In my wonder about Your creation, I gain wisdom and understanding. In my faithful…
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Wait Patiently
Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD. Psalm 27:14 The heart wrenching cry of two fawns made me drop everything this afternoon. Though I am not too fond of herds of deer eating away at my flowers and vegetables, I…
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Empty Hands
In October last year the Lord put something on my heart -send one shoebox size box with gift cards and notes of encouragement and prayer to one family devastated by Sandy. I had no idea where to start. God did. He directed the path and eventually 13 boxes with prayer…
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One at a Time
Laundry piles up on the bed and begs to be folded. After-dinner dishes seem to stack themselves in the sink. The weeds in my flowerbeds stare at me, and the vegetables call to be planted in the garden. The list goes on. Another list grows as well. This one gets…
Heidi Viars 