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My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; He is mine forever. ~ Psalm 73:26/NLT ~

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O Jesus, Help Me!

March 25, 2016by cshowers 2 Comments

Help by Ben Huberman Write a new post in response to today’s one-word prompt. Not sure how to participate? Here are the steps to get started. Alone and hopeless Depressed […]

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Daily Prompt

Cleanse Me, O God!

March 19, 2016by cshowers 2 Comments

Dirty by Ben Huberman   Write a new post in response to today’s one-word prompt. Not sure how to participate?   + Dirty within Dirty without Without any hope Without […]

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Blitz, Daily Prompt, Personal Testimony, Poetry, Psalms

Born To Be With You

July 11, 2015by cshowers Leave a comment

Before the foundations of the earth,  You created me. Before I took my first breath, You breathed life into me. Before I ever loved You, You loved me first. Before there was […]

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Daily Prompt, Poetry, Psalms, Writing Prompt

Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

April 3, 2015by cshowers Leave a comment

Son of God  Son of Man  Man of meekness  Man of sorrows  Sorrows and pain  Sorrows and burdens  Burdens He bore  Burdens and grief  Grief for mankind  Grief pierced His […]

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Bible Stories, Blitz, Poetry

Forgiveness

February 16, 2015by cshowers 2 Comments

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. Mahatma Gandhi Forgive one another, as God in Christ, forgave you… Or if you don’t forgive, how can […]

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Acrostic, Light and Shade Challenge, Poetry, Psalms

A Love That Will Never Let Me Go… Enough!

January 6, 2015by cshowers 11 Comments

Hosea reclined on pillows after adding wood to the fire. He had taken the children to spend the night with their grandparents, after he burned their dinner. Pain and anger weighed […]

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Bible Stories, Hosea, Short Stories, Short Story

Spirit of Heaviness – Go!

December 16, 2014by cshowers 10 Comments

Spirit of heaviness – go! Spirit of God, come Come, hold me close Come, comfort me, please Please bring me through Please mend my heart Heart, stop breaking Heart, be […]

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Blitz, Poetry, Psalms

Why Daddy?

October 24, 2014by cshowers 4 Comments

Daddy, why did you hurt me? Why did you lie? Lie about it? Lie about me? Me? I loved my daddy Me? Your daughter Daughter in name only Daughter – not […]

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Blitz, Poetry

The Handprints of God

October 23, 2014by cshowers Leave a comment

One day, when I am gone, Will someone find any evidence Of my existence? Where will those who are left behind Find my handprints? Will they  find my handprints On the […]

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Poetry

Like Rain From Above

October 20, 2014by cshowers Leave a comment

Lord, let Your Holy Spirit fall upon me Like rain from above As dark storm clouds gather around me, Pour Your Holy Spirit on me Like rain from above When […]

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Poetry, Psalms

Child of God

October 20, 2014by cshowers 2 Comments

I’m always late I’m always behind Behind the deadline Behind the schedule Schedule torments Schedule confines Confines me in a box Confines me in shackles Shackles my spirit Shackles creativity Creativity needs […]

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Blitz, Poetry

In the Quiet

October 8, 2014by cshowers Leave a comment

In the quiet, I wait for His voice. Sometimes, I miss His still small voice. For the noise all around wages war With my spirit, Pulling me, Tugging me, Distracting […]

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Free Verse, Poetry

Be Perfect

October 6, 2014by cshowers 2 Comments

Word Prompts: perfect perfection perfectionism imperfection imperfect Shadow Poetry suggested form: Naani “Be perfect” Jesus commands “As your Father “And I” “How can I?” I asked “With My help” He […]

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Naani, Poetry

Christ is Worth the Risk

October 5, 2014by cshowers Leave a comment

Poetry Prompts: When was the last time you took a risk for something you believed in? How do you use your words? What are you creating in the world with your […]

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Free Verse, Poetry

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger…

October 4, 2014by cshowers 7 Comments

“You just don’t get it, do you?” she snapped at him as he gaped at her, dumbfounded. “I don’t want to be on your nightly news program and I’m not […]

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Five Sentence Fiction, Short Stories, Short Story, Writing Challenge, Writing Prompt

A Second Chance

October 2, 2014by cshowers 4 Comments

To be given a second chance at life Miraculous, in this world of strife! Forgiven for sins, with Christ as my King, Too grateful to hide it, to Jesus I […]

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Couplet, Poetry

What is it Like to be Secure?

October 2, 2014by cshowers 2 Comments

What is it like to be secure? To know that you’re safe? To live free from fear? What is it like to really be sure No one will hurt you, […]

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100 Word Challenge, Free Verse, Poetry

I Am Remade

October 1, 2014by cshowers 8 Comments

I’m not the same. I’ve been made new. My life was changed, When a part of me died. It’s crazy, but the things That were once so important to me […]

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Free Verse, Personal Testimony, Poetry, Writing Prompt

Her Innocence Remains

September 30, 2014by cshowers 15 Comments

O, the joy and wonder that girlhood brings, Of doll babies, sleepovers, ‘smores and things!  With eyes filled with stars, each girl has a dream.  As one girl drifts off […]

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Current Events, Poetry, Writing Challenge, Writing Prompt

In My Father’s Arms – A Psalm

August 1, 2014by cshowers 17 Comments

Though storms and waves rage all around, shattering my dreams, still, I am protected, in my Father’s arms. Though winds howl with force and turbulence that blows me way off course, […]

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Five Sentence Fiction, Poetry, Psalms

Heaven is for Real

July 31, 2014by cshowers 1 Comment

My daughter, son-in-law, granddaughters and I watched “Heaven is for Real” a couple of nights ago, and though many have said how wonderful it is, I can only assume they were […]

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Movie Review, Other True Stories

I Once Was Lost

July 7, 2014by cshowers Leave a comment

When did you know you were lost?” he asked. Kendra smiled wistfully at his question, as she answered, “I really didn’t know I was lost, until I was found.” At […]

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Short Stories, Short Story, Speakeasy, Writing Challenge, Writing Prompt

What Does It All Add Up To???

July 7, 2014by cshowers 24 Comments

Attacked on every side, yet Blessing all my enemies Upheld in the arms of Christ Never down for long, I Dare to trust that All things will work together Not […]

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Acrostic, Gargleblaster, Poetry, Psalms, yeah write

A High Calling

June 17, 2014by cshowers 18 Comments

  He taught me how to read people’s eyes. “Don’t just listen to what people are saying, because they can say all the right things, while plotting evil. Always pay […]

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Short Stories, Short Story, Speakeasy

What’s That Sound?

June 16, 2014by cshowers 30 Comments

In the thunderous raging storm, I heard it And in the flaming tongues of fire I heard it in the quiet night And in many rushing waters In the depths […]

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Gargleblaster, Poetry, Writing Challenge, Writing Prompt, yeah write

Last Will and Testament

June 13, 2014by cshowers Leave a comment

I, Amelia R. Williams, hereby bequeath to my daughter, Jennifer C. Adams, the following: LOVE – From the instant I knew of your conception, you possessed all of my love, […]

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100 Word Challenge, Writing Challenge, Writing Prompt

Moving the Mountain

June 4, 2014by cshowers 10 Comments

Tamar sat curled up in a fetal position on the bathroom floor, trembling with fear, as shame washed over her soul. The sound of him pounding on the door of […]

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Light and Shade Challenge, Short Stories

Daddy’s Little Princess

June 3, 2014by cshowers 17 Comments

There is no warning rattle at the door No clap of thunder to alert her No sound of footsteps Nothing to prepare her Until she sees a thin ribbon of light As […]

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Poetry, Speakeasy

Free Meriam Yehya Ibrahim

May 27, 2014by cshowers 16 Comments

8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9 Stand firm against him, and be strong in your […]

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Current Events, Other True Stories, yeah write

Stolen Innocence

May 17, 2014by cshowers 10 Comments

When I was a child, my innocence was stolen. ‘Twas ripped away by my daddy, then trampled and muddied. He gave me fear and shame in its place, then blamed me for his crime. Hopeless and […]

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Five Sentence Fiction, Poetry

The Truth Shall Make You Free

May 16, 2014by cshowers 2 Comments

“It was my sixteenth birthday, and I was so excited, because I was now, old enough to get my driver’s permit. I had worked as a shampoo-girl since I was […]

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Light and Shade Challenge, Short Stories

The Lady With the Lamp – A Tribute to Florence Nightingale on Her Birthday

May 13, 2014by cshowers 10 Comments

“She could have had it all – a life of comfort and luxury with a husband and children, but instead, she gave it all up for a life of servitude. […]

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Short Stories, Speakeasy

The Decision

May 6, 2014by cshowers 8 Comments

“Tell me if you’re game.” His eyes sparkled, as he looked down into her dancing eyes. He was such a jokester, and though part of her wanted to make a […]

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Short Stories, Speakeasy

Freedom!

May 1, 2014by cshowers 8 Comments

Five Sentence Fiction – Freedom Apr 30, 2014 ~ Leave a Comment ~ Written by lillie What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week […]

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Five Sentence Fiction, Short Stories

A Terrible Foreboding

April 29, 2014by cshowers 9 Comments

Light and Shade Challenge – 28th April 2014  Are you ready to start the week?  Below you will find two prompts, one a picture and one a quote.  Have a […]

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Light and Shade Challenge, Short Stories

A Psalm of Peace

April 29, 2014by cshowers 4 Comments

O God, You are my hiding place! You are my shelter from the storm! Though the sky all around me blazes and roars, And the ground beneath me is murky […]

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100 Word Song, Poetry, Psalms

What Does the Fox Say?

April 29, 2014by cshowers 18 Comments

“I saw a fox this morning Zeb. It was right at the crack of dawn. I couldn’t sleep. The pain is real bad now. Remember how you used to rub […]

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Short Stories, Speakeasy

Naaman and His Servant

April 28, 2014by cshowers 2 Comments

#FWF Free Write Friday: Personification Posted on April 25, 2014 by KELLIE ELMORE Select something nonhuman and write about it as though it were human. It is up to you whether or not you […]

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Bible Stories, Free Write Friday, Short Stories

With Gratitude

April 24, 2014by cshowers 10 Comments

Juarez looked at his son, Enrico, smiling with pride, and picking a joyous tune on his mandolin, while Enrico strummed the chords, singing… I will bless You my God By […]

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Friday Fictioneers, Poetry, Short Stories

One Last Dance

April 22, 2014by cshowers 17 Comments

“Fifty-one years, nine months and four days,” Harold Everline spoke tenderly, gently lifting her hand to his lips, and sitting next to her Geri Chair. “That is how long I’ve […]

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Short Stories, Speakeasy

The Worst Anniversary Celebration – EVER!!!

April 15, 2014by cshowers 8 Comments

No matter how old I get, I love birthdays and anniversaries. I don’t mind getting older, and I consider every year my husband and I celebrate another anniversary, a milestone, […]

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Personal Testimony, yeah write

Worth the Fight

April 9, 2014by cshowers 5 Comments

“I SAID you’re not going,” he snarled as she walked to the door. Standing more than a foot taller than her tiny frame, rage coursed through Jack’s veins. As he towered over Carla, his […]

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100 Word Song, Short Stories

My Heart Burns for Christ

April 9, 2014by cshowers 4 Comments

The love of Christ burns in my heart, because He loved me first. For He is the One who set me free from endless pain and fear. He sees the best in […]

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100 Word Challenge, Poetry

Give Me a Reason to Love You

April 8, 2014by cshowers 17 Comments

Greta had grown sick and tired of waiting for him. For more than a decade, she had put her life on hold, hoping he would finally settle down, but it was […]

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Short Stories, Speakeasy

Created for a Purpose

April 8, 2014by cshowers 10 Comments

Do you ever wonder why you’re here? Are you here for some purpose? Or is your life an accident or a terrible mistake? I once believed I was a mistake. Yet, […]

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Personal Testimony, yeah write

Enduring and Overcoming Grief

April 7, 2014by cshowers Leave a comment

FWF Free Write Friday Here is your FWF prompt: The pain of loss is devastating, even now, months later. Rather than getting better, the pain just seemed to intensify over time, as […]

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Free Write Friday

Aboard the Providence

March 30, 2014by cshowers 4 Comments

Here is your FWF prompt: You find yourself in the lower level of an old ship. A calendar on the wall says  1682. There is a small window, and the […]

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Free Write Friday, Short Stories

Are Real Christians Always Healed?

March 26, 2014by cshowers Leave a comment

I have told you all this so that you may have peace in Me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have […]

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Personal Testimony, yeah write

Cristie ~ Follower of Christ

March 22, 2014by cshowers Leave a comment

Twenty-nine years ago today, I laid in a hospital bed, drifting in and  out of sleep, between visits from loved ones who came to congratulate me on the birth of […]

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Other True Stories, Personal Testimony

Anything

March 21, 2014by cshowers Leave a comment

All of my heart, my soul, my mind and my strength are required by God Nothing less will do, for it is He who has given me love, joy and […]

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100 Word Song, Acrostic, Poetry

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I am a woman who is deeply, passionately in love the Jesus Christ, the King of kings and Lord of lords, for He loved me when no one else did and He rescued me from complete despair and hopelessness. I've been through a lot in my life, and though much of it was painful, I wouldn't change a thing. For God used those difficult circumstances to mold me into the woman I am now, and He gave me a heart and a mind filled with stories and images. Please join me, as I share them with you!

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Addressing the Elephant in the Room…

Addressing the Elephant in the Room…

When his brothers got ready to leave Egypt, Joseph called the manager of his palace once again, and ordered, “Fill the men’s packs with as much food as they can carry, and put each man’s money just inside his pack.  Then, put my silver goblet just inside the youngest one’s pack, along with his grain […]

Feast in the Midst of Famine

Feast in the Midst of Famine

As the famine ravaged the land, and their supply of grain dwindled down, Jacob feared that his family would starve.  Therefore, he gathered his sons together and said, “Go back to Egypt and buy us a little more food.” “Abba,” Judah replied sadly, as he gently gazed at the old man, who seemed to grow […]

When All Hope is Gone…

When All Hope is Gone…

The burden Joseph’s brothers carried on their shoulders, when nine of them, and not ten, left Egypt was crushing.  “How are we going to tell Abba that Simeon is now imprisoned in Egypt, and their governor wants to see Benjamin as well?”  Reuben choked out, as he fought back the tears that flowed freely from […]

Once Saved, Always Saved?

Once Saved, Always Saved?

A friend of mine, Tammy Wallace Desantiago, posted the following question this morning on Facebook, while I was in the midst of writing something else.  After reading and replying to this question, I felt the Spirit leading me to address this issue more fully in a post.  Here is the question Tammy asked: What is […]

The Heavy Weight…

The Heavy Weight…

When Jacob’s ten eldest sons left Canaan for Egypt, guilt weighed heavily on each of them.  Foremost in their hearts and minds was the image of their father, so frail and old now, with fear for his youngest son, Benjamin etched in his face, as he refused to let him travel with them.  Their father […]

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