Poetry

PIGSKIN

Pads pop. Whistles blow. Points are scored. Excitement grows.   Fans scream. Coaches yell. Players cramp. It’s hot as hell.    Willing to win. Refusing to lose. Accepting the price. Paying the dues.   Enduring the pain. Rejecting defeat. Fighting… Read More ›

My Gift

Lord please forgive me, for straying from Your word. The punishment for my sin is death, and it’s death that I deserve.   Yet somehow You forgive me, not because of what I’ve done. But because of the love You showed… Read More ›

Hijacked

Somewhere along my journey, I completely lost myself. Opened my eyes one morning, and in the mirror was somebody else. How could I let this happen? When did life become a lie? My identity was hijacked
, by a world that… Read More ›

Hollywood

Anyone claiming to have it together, is surely telling a lie. They promise to have it all figured out, but have skeletons smiles can’t hide. After appearing so perfect from a distance, they come in for a closer look. when… Read More ›

Rainy Days

Life intends to rob us, of ourselves and all we love. It knocks us down and beats us up, until we’re forced to look above. We wonder why God allows it, the heartache, guilt and pain? As we pray for… Read More ›

Untamed

What keeps someone going, when all around them falls apart? Is it hope for a better future? Or the promise of a fresh start? Where do they find the will to push forward? Where do they summon their faith? The… Read More ›

Footprints

Footprints litter the darkest path, As far as the eye can see. Only a few have reached the end, Stretching forever so it seems. Countless steps, endless miles, Eventually one loses hope. But for those who endure until the end,… Read More ›

Run and Hide

I hate my sin. I hate my flesh. But it’s a part of me nonetheless. It wont leave. It won’t quit. I wish it was something I could just forget. Go away! Please just leave! Give me some space so I can… Read More ›

Behind Me

The devil is on me, I can’t fight him off. A jab to the stomach, a blood-filled cough. A left to the eye. A right to the jaw. I drop to my knees, try to stand but I fall. I’m… Read More ›

Fleshly Demise

Struggling like Paul, doing what I despise. My heart seeks righteousness, but my sin is my demise. Continuing this way, the ending is no surprise. A straight shot to the grave, unless I open my eyes. Looking at the heavens,… Read More ›