Sorrow and grief

Sorrow and grief

Sorrow and grief, my companion and friend, A constant presence till the bitter end. Numbness, shock, and disbelief, the floating sensation, a blessed relief. The world keeps on going and continues on its way, Disregarding my pain and what’s happened this day. Life and...
Self imposed prison

Self imposed prison

Matthew 15:18 But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these things defile him. Is it possible that our own beliefs, and the words we speak, are the only things limiting us? I’ve heard it said that people who say they can,...
Who has the power over death and life?

Who has the power over death and life?

Most believers would say God. Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue and they who indulge in it will eat the fruit of it [for death or life]. What if everything you said came to pass? What if you’re more powerful than you think? If you...
The fine art of entertaining

The fine art of entertaining

Imagine that you could read the minds of your guests. What if they are very critical and even hateful? How would you react? How long could you stand to listen to their slander before you’ve had enough and ask them to leave? Are you entertaining negative...
Fully known

Fully known

Few people ever get to see the real you. I was asked to lead a group of women in devotions. I had not met any of them before so for the first meeting I showed up in Crazy Marti party mode. I shared with them that this is a rare side of me that only close personal...