SHELLY'S ESSAYS, QUERIES, & MEDITATIONS

Sunday, July 6, 2008

EVENING MEDITATION & DEVOTION

MEDITATION: But we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom, which God predestined before the ages to our glory. 1 Corinthians 2: 7 ____________________________________ DEVOTION: MYSTERY OF FAITH Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of... Sign in to see full entry.

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ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF LISTENING

Is it: listening is an art or does one master the art of listening? In order to determine where I fit on the listening curve, I had to establish criteria common to mastering the skill or being master of the skill. What makes a good listener? First, I believe it is necessary to forget what the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thoughts on Poetry Langston Hughes

Bring me all of your dreams, You dreamers... Bring me all of your Heart melodies That I may wrap them In a blue cloud-cloth Away from the too-rough fingers Of the world. Langston Hughes _______________________________________ PSALM 34  I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall... Sign in to see full entry.

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MORNING MEDITATION

MEDITATION: Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name; Worship the Lord in holy array. Psalm 29: 2 The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace. Psalm 29: 11 Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37: 4 Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 5, 2008

EVENING MEDITATION & DEVOTION

MEDITATION: And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1: 5 ____________________________ DEVOTION GOD IS LIGHT Every good thing bestowed and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Poetry Corner ROBERT FROST {A MILL}

Assertive by Robert Frost Let me be the one To do what is done. Sign in to see full entry.

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Thoughts on Poetry Carl Sanburg

Poetry is a packsack of invisible keepsakes. Carl Sandburg ______________________________________ PSALM 33  Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright.  Praise the Lord with the lyre, make melody to him with the harp of ten strings!  Sing to him a new song, play skilfully on... Sign in to see full entry.

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MORNING MEDITATION { For my darlin' Vogue}

There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven- A time to give birth, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to uproot what is planted. A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to tear down, and a time to build up. A time to weep, and a time to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 4, 2008

EVENING MEDITATION & DEVOTION

MEDITATION: Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. Psalms 127: 1 _____________________________________ DEVOTION: PEACE Who will hurt you if you do what is right? 1 Peter 3: 13 You will not be afraid when... Sign in to see full entry.

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POETRY CORNER LANGSTON HUGHES

Harlem Dance Hall by Langston Hughes It had no dignity before. But when the band began to play, Suddenly the earth was there, And flowers, Trees, And air, And like a wave the floor-- That had no dignity before. Sign in to see full entry.

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