Songs
Shepherd Song
I wrote Shepherd Song to keep Jesus Christ at the center of Christmas. A shepherd carries his burdens into the night and finds peace at the birth of…
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Book Reviews
The Martian by Andy Weir
Mark Watney is funny and resourceful. Good thing, since he's stranded on Mars. The main takeaway from The Martian by Andy Weir is that with extreme determination, anything…
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Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool
This is a classic Southern Coming of Age story that leaves book lovers feeling like they have already read it a hundred times. Yet they want to continue…
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Thoughts
Insomnia
Seconds drag into minutes and hours I stare as shadows climb the walls Damned by a strange elusive power Great […]
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Thoughts
First Flakes
The first flakes fell today. They came down friendly, Dusting the ground like powdered sugar. Four of us went out […]
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Book Reviews
My Name is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok
A must read for anyone interested in exploring art, difficult family dynamics, Jewish culture, and the struggle to do what you love in a difficult world.
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Book Reviews
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
This is a book that asks the big questions of life. It uses cancer as the medium to bring about the masterpiece. The characters are fleshed out and…
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What Is a Dream
what is a Dream? a wish? a sigh? a wistful look at days gone by? a feathered thing, afraid to […]
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Awed by Autumn
Every poet sings of Spring, But I am awed by Autumn. Leaves dance, swirling, flashing To tunes carried on cool […]
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Around the Bend
Traveling life’s bumpy road I’ve found turns around the bend Unexpected ups and downs Acquaintances and friends I admit at […]
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P’s & Q’s
Sing when you’re happy, Smile when you’re sad, Remember to be thankful, Hold your breath when you’re mad. Laugh if […]
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Music
Music Brought to life by inspiration a universal form of communication with endless works of imagination Expressing ideas, feelings, and […]
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