Anger boils inside me like a raging fire As I look around at a society that is so divisive and unfair How can we claim to be free when discrimination is still rampant? Racism, sexism, homophobia – it’s all still here, lurking beneath the surface It’s like a sickness that […]
Read MoreA World Divided: a poem about love.
In a world divided, where hate runs deep, And fear is the language, we all seem to speak, Love is the beacon that we must hold tight, To guide us through the darkness, and into the light. But love is not simple, nor easy to find, It requires courage, and […]
Read MoreMy Journey; a tribute to my husband’s love.
Let me tell you about my journey, my struggle, To find love and acceptance in a world so brittle, I fought against the odds, and rose above the fray, To find a love so true, in every single way. It started with a spark, a glimmer of light, In a […]
Read MoreA short post about my favorite hymn!
“Take My Hand, Precious Lord” is a gospel hymn that has touched the hearts of many people over the years. Composed in the 1930s by Reverend Thomas A. Dorsey, the song was inspired by a tragic event in his life. Dorsey’s wife died during childbirth, and he was left alone […]
Read MoreA Blessing for Churches (Irish Blessing Style)
May the blessings of the Almighty be upon the UCC Church, both near and far. May the community be strengthened by the grace and love of God, and may the spirit of Christ be present in every heart and every act of worship. May the light of faith guide the […]
Read MoreA Blessing for Pastors (Irish Blessing Style)
May the blessings of the saints and angels be upon you, dear pastor of the UCC Church. May the light of Christ shine brightly through your words and actions, and may the Holy Spirit guide and inspire you always. May your heart be filled with joy and your soul be […]
Read MoreOCD, Grace and Me.
OCD, the thief of peace, the shadow of doubt It’s a war in my mind, an endless bout But there’s a grace from God that shines bright It’s the strength that carries me through the night OCD, it’s a weight that’s hard to bear It’s a constant battle, a cross […]
Read MoreFor a better day…
Listen up, my friends, I’ve got something to sayA plea for inclusivity, for a better dayWe need to open our hearts and our mindsTo accept each other, and leave hate behind Inclusivity is not just a buzzword, it’s a needA need to embrace diversity, in word and in deedWe’re all […]
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