we all have this incredible power called "kindness." just a little bit of it can change someone's life. a word of encouragement. an authentic smile. a few bucks during a rough patch. a willingness to listen when someone desperately needs to … [Read more...]
Poem: In My Mind
In my mind, I used to be a child of poverty, not knowing that hopes and dreams can become reality. In my mind, I thought it was fine to sit in the back of the classroom because my teacher never asked me to read or write. But little did she … [Read more...]
Feature: Rosebud Poem
It is only a tiny rosebud A flower of God's design But I cannot unfold the petals With these clumsy hands of mine The secret of unfolding flowers Is not known to such as I The flower God opens so gently In my hands would fade and die If I … [Read more...]
Poetry: The One Who Thinks They Can
If you think you are beaten, you are; If you think you dare not, you don’t. If you’d like to win, but think you can’t It’s almost a cinch you won’t. If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost, For out in the world we find Success begins with a … [Read more...]
Story: ‘Twas the Night Before Halloween
'Twas the night before Halloween and all through the house, All the creatures were stirring including the mouse. Costumes and sacks hung by the door with care, For hopes that candy and the Great Pumpkin would soon be there. The children lie … [Read more...]
Poem: Prayer’s Still Waters
Beyond the windy trees of thought In the valley of reflection Amid the certitudes of spirit And quietudes of soul, Is the placid pool of prayer, Where I may find myself Alone with the Alone, And one with the One, May I lose my self. Be … [Read more...]
Prayer: Now is the Time for Turning
To everything there is a season, and there is an appointed time for every purpose under heaven. Now is the time for turning. The seasons change, as does the balance of day and night. The birds are beginning to turn and are heading once more … [Read more...]
Prayer: Wrapped with Wildflowers
Dear God. My heart is wrapped with wildflowers and my mind is filled with golden skies. My spirit swims with the waves of the oceans and my voice sings the same songs as the trees. I understand that everyone and everything is connected on this … [Read more...]
Poem: She Was Beautiful
She was beautiful but she didn't know what that meant. When she was a little girl they told her she was beautiful but it had no meaning in her world of bicycles and pigtails and adventures in make-believe. Later, she hoped she was … [Read more...]
Poetry: Spring Prayer
For flowers that bloom about our feet; For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet; For song of bird, and hum of bee; For all things fair we hear or see, Father in heaven, we thank Thee! For blue of stream and blue of sky; For pleasant shade of … [Read more...]