poem
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Ordinary God
I was taught that God’s power would be found in miracles salvation answered prayers opened doors But that is not what God reveals to us Jesus did heal yet He spent His life working as a carpenter He slept He danced and He showed up in gentle ordinary ways He constantly told others that He… Continue reading
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Vulnerable Courage
Maybe it’s not that courage fails but that courage hurts and once we’ve taken that step of faith we are left with so much emptiness We’ve laid our heart on the table and we are exposed It makes sense we would feel vulnerable, sad, exhausted Courage is not easy but those who choose it are… Continue reading
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The Other Face of Courage
The courageous are the ones who suffer most Their reward may be inner strength or wisdom gained but so often this world and others may admire courage but they do not accept it or show it love I have sat with people I do not know when I could have chosen comfort only to have… Continue reading
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Fear, Welcome
Fears, welcome you are safe here I understand you I even thank you for doing your very best to protect I will be here to listen to you Just listen It’s ok to be afraid it doesn’t mean you can’t It just means You’re human Continue reading
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Little Shell
I want to acknowledge that those who belong in the Little Shell nation call themselves Annishinabe or TodayA Little Shell manTold meHe listens to the landThe animalsThe skyThe windThe watersTo speak to himAn eagle flies byAnd he listensWhat story is she tellingWhat message is she sending himThisAwakens a part of meThat felt asleepSuddenlyMy world is… Continue reading
About Me
An obsessive journaler who loves meeting others along their journey and giving them a hand to hold through pieces of writing. I write about the heartbreaks of life and the joys, the ups and downs, and I often learn my greatest lessons and miracles from nature.
Joyful Ruins 