'HE' WATCHES OVER US - a spiritual journey
Each day is a challenge. And without spiritual meaning in our lives, we can shortchange ourselves. My poetry and short stories intend to remind us to persevere. Wake up in the morning Laughing. Help others; it will build self-esteem. Pray often to overcome difficulties. And realize, you can make a difference in this world.
Richard & Esther live in Truro, Nova Scotia. They have four children and five grandchildren. They are busy in their church work and community outreach. Both welcome feedback regarding their writing at: richardprov2@gmail.com.
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777 HEAVENLY AVENUE story
Have you ever wondered what Heaven is like, for those who have earned their way? This story is the first stage of that move from earth to something very special.
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A Recipe of Love
Today is precious, and very difficult without our little sister, Susan. She is not gone from our lives; simply awaits us, and one day we will be...
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A SPIRITUAL BANQUET - poem
Canoeing is such a pleasure. To travel those shallow waters, hull nudging the gravel beneath and seeking out sights where no regular boat can go. Refreshing.
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AN ACT OF CARING essay
It was wrong of me. So it is with life. Temptations must be controlled by discipline. Each family has to decide which is the way to do so. I can only speak for myself.
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AN ANGEL'S FRIENDSHIP story
"I'll catch you," the Cygnet said. Little did he know the angel who came here would change his life forever.
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CHILD OF GOD - poem
Mom's proud of her son.
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FAITH AND PRAYERS essay
Yes, we have a choice between security and freedom. And unless we take control of our personal habits, our environment of faith will self-destruct.
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FOR A PRECIOUS MOTHER prayer
A mom is so important in the strength of a family. She is the bastion against all odds, the comforter to her children and the encourager for husbands. (Mom passed away Sept 7, 2008. RLP)
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For the Love of Jesus
Matt was working in the oil fields of Alberta when he decided to bicycle across Canada raising funds to support Dr. Jey and Lizy Jeyaseelan with their slum school projects.
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God, Here I Am
I’m going to get high on Jesus, bringing folks to church my candy.
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GOODNESS IS MY NAME story
He didn't appear well dressed for shopping in town. If they only knew his small knapsack held a wonderful treasure.
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He Loves Me. Me.
His eyes striking the exterior of my worldliness, His love penetrating my soul, the inner me salved by His concern
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IN GOD'S GREAT DINING ROOM story
These individuals represent many faiths, shapes and sizes. "And from over 100 countries around the globe," someone whispered.
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IN THE GREAT DINING ROOM story
Because of the tragedy during New York's 9-11, many stories have come to light; some bitter, others vowing vengeance. This story is about forgiveness.
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Jesus begins His journey
They jostle for space staring at John the Baptist; unkempt, dressed in wild looking rags---they flutter in the wind.
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Letter to a Wandering Son
Right now you’re somewhere out there. In this vast expanse called Canada.
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LIFE'S SPIRITUAL BANQUET - poem
Ripples nudge against our fiberglass prow.
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Mary, that Mother
She wept for her son upon the cross this lady of divine intentions felt her heart splinter matching the pulse of a man called Jesus, her first born...
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OBSERVATIONS poem
Imagine a family sitting together, without snarling, without dominating, preparing for a meal in God's love. Imagine.
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OH GOD, FIRST CHAPTER essay
Being thankful for prayerful success means to publicly acknowledge such an event. If you believe in the Bible, then you believe in miracles. I am a living example. PTL
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Poor Folks
picking up free clothes at Sally Ann all for the price of a couple of prayers
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PRAYER - FOR CHINESE EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
I believe everyone, of all faiths should pray for those victims of terrible tragedies, causing such grief in families.
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PRAYER - FORGIVENESS FOR ALL
Prayer is a powerful antidote to the ills of the world, and provide strength as well as encouragement in our time of need.
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PRAYER ~ HE LOVES ME AND YOU
When you see the face of Jesus, there is a peace and loving kindness which transfers itself to you.
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RECOVERY FOR STROKE VICTIMS a prayerful plan
Strokes are terrible robbers. And they come sneaking up on loving husbands, wives, even children, who are not even aware of its presence, until BANG, you're it.
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STROLLING THROUGH PARADISE essay
As others hurry to work, Angels in Paradise may be overlooked. Why not join the Angels and rest a spell.
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THE GREATEST GIFT story
They kept going until every single Christmas bulb was smashed. How could two Christian teens do such a thing?
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WHEN A CHILD DIES a prayer
Sadness is like a mantle of gloom when a child dies. And parents can only turn to prayer to help with the healing.
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WHEN GOD LISTENS story
I went to Halifax hospital to have an ultrasound on my Carotid veins. It was a follow-up to one of the most shocking events of my life; a stroke.
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WHEN IT'S TIME TO GO - poem
Child of our future.
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Whisper His Name
He is the Great Physician who set the blind free. He healed the sick and brought peace to those afflicted.
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WILL HEAVEN BE LIKE RASBERRIES - poem
Wind at rest, final sleep too soon.
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Words Can Create Miracles
“Thank you Father God for many blessings. For my precious wife, children, siblings and grandchildren. May they come to appreciate the full measure of...
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Don't Come
simply to cry against a tree since I already came to prepare you for the hereafter. You know your time on earth is not forever and one day you’ll...
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A Secret
Love is gracious. Love is kind but hard on the heart- intense direct unforgiving or otherwise- It must receive full attention. Love is warm and sweet...
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In a Refuge Camp in...
I see a little boy in sockless feet a sore on one toe and I take him into my heart. He smiles his wide squinty-eyes and I take him into my soul. A...
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In the Land of Everything
Part 1 There is no speech nor walking or even riding in any sort of vehicle as seen upon the earth- before the end descended without a thud or...
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Angels on High
The 90+ Club has energy to burn- and arrives in singles and two’s ladies adorned in grey hair and shaky legs yet strong enough to stand for our Lord...
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I Choose Jesus
Some enjoy wanton behaviour of theft and living in a “me” world where there are no rules no one to have to listen to no bosses and no parents to...
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Father God
You are beautiful. Your face a lovely sky and clouds that shape imagination – at times fells a soft rain that makes everything grow even feeds the...
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Our Father Who Art...
As a child I lay my knees to rest before Thy mighty name as I do now and bare my soul asking once more – forgiveness thankful for so many blessings...
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A Sense of Wonder
I begin my day with a prayer not because I am holier than others but that I need Jesus in my heart. Why? To live like He as a gift for others with a...
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To Dance at Twilight
How beautiful the evening light as it descends slowly from within its former bright. No longer time to prance about nor shout out loud as it hides...
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A Place for Someone
She knows because she is woman her instincts old as the hills an inheritance of the antique kind bold & beautiful until the end of time her faith...
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He Who Is Sent
across the baked soil sandals worn to protect the feet of One so fine. Some called Him John the Baptist – others the Messiah come to save their souls...
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God is at Work
in your heart. He wishes to train your thinking- be positive encouraging others and honest in your daily dealings. Remember to love and forgive those...
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Bird
Black-capped and free you chickadee created by God in this valley all sins forgiven even those who had none- know that you have wings to soar.
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Everything I Do
is all about You my Lord- from the first moment I captured this world with my earthly cries the look on mommy’s eyes must have been something to...
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Our Friend Sally
Our Friend Sally Taking in washing helps with the bills as a wind freshens up her line: neighbor Hattie’s skirt flaps in the breeze - John’s pants...
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These Special Times
I pause in my tale-writing and approach the sound of a murmuring voice- my wife on her knees in prayer and I linger to hear the strength in her words...
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A Song for Kenny Novel (Part 8)
MISS YA LARRY, YOU TOO MOM Morning's sun was like a furnace. It wasn't very comfortable to have your face feel like a pancake on a hot griddle. Only...
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Each Precious Day
I know the sun will shake off shackles of morning dew and allow its shine to pour over me. The first person I see should smile ‘cause I need that...
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My Jesus
I Know my Jesus is closer than a leaf on a Trembling Aspen as He guides me down our squeaky stairs. Unsteady legs carry an unfair weight and why...
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Struggles
Listen to the music its notes calling- they are soothing since dad’s gone and joined an angelic choir-crew. In WW 11 he was an RCAF man challenging...
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Dear Jesus
When You are near then I am strong- please allow me the pleasure of Your company and the safety of Your Being. Annoint me with the oils of redemption...
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The Rainmaker
The Rainmaker watches with delight in his eyes- spurts of moisture erupting from his fingertips shadows evaporating as sun begins its glow. Clouds...
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I Am Jesus - a Son
I Am Jesus – a Son of a son and I know all about love because I am showered with it- mom & dad brought a baby into the world and it was Me.
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I Am Jesus (2nd version)
I Am Jesus a Son of a Son and I know all about love because I was blessed with it- Mother & Father brought a first Son into the world & it...
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Domain
The woods are skin to God’s gift and a spiritual journey unmasks His delight.
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Glory
I read of a man who knew no bounds of love - giving to others forgiving sin healing the sick and renewing spirits. Yes - He did such favours. His...
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Arise and Go Forth
So lovely the way sun’s evening light strokes tree tops with a paintbrush of bright which reflects the red & orange of Autumn bliss and a turn...
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Surrender
Within a scene of chaos dipped into a Sunday beach sunset sharing sky with retreating tide an ocean of wrinkles. Silence on the beach and golden...
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Oh Jesus
The sky is beautiful like a wish about to explode with love and understanding - my need for you. This beach a seascape of Creation water slapping...
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Feeling Alone
Feeling Alone under God’s sky is not natural in morning’s light- your spirit is expected to greet a new day. Yesterday is old new is today and if you...
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Packing on the Years
I descend painfully to the 21 st bottom step one foot at a time on the stairway cautious as a butterfly scenting a buttercup- each step befriending...
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Mysterious Encounter
Snow-print-shadows sought refuge from the partnership of cold and wind. He slipped into the winter creek lost a boot & sock. Foolish to test the...
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I Am Not Afraid
When I see your eyes in nightly star-light abundance when demands in life challenge my mortal being and the boss not so keen when I mix up an...
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Reflections
He had a great opinion of himself until he saw a man nearby do something quite amazing as he went to help a wheel-chair lady all tangled up in a busy...
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Jesus Christ
our Saviour who suggested strongly that fishermen lay their net in a location tried already & His words commanding meant much success in their...
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Bless You Jesus
Blessings to our Jesus. He sees and knows all things & no stranger to our faults. He is also our Saviour and Protector a defender of our soul...
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Safety Net
I felt the comforting hand of Jesus on my shoulder. Agony began with a headache then a painful arm from pitching yesterday. & now there is a...
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Forgiven
God I’m lying under the Word on the grass You made so pure this day almost at end & the things I did should not have been done so glad You...
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Did You See Me
Did You See Me in the moonlight as you began a journey during this evening’s sunset before it began its song? Did you meet anyone by a blue spruce...
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When I See
When I See a large tree branch poking at the sky it looks like God’s finger reaching out to help birds needing a little rest- as snow clings to the...
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The Prowler
A prowler in the world is really a storm of wind- at times solemn determined to drink all of the wine in your life. But today the sun brings life-...
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Jesus is in Me
And no longer on the cross suffering for our sins- it is already done. We are released from what was to be and now we can live our new life one...
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Give Me Lord Jesus
Give Me Lord Jesus and some of that strong faith so i can remember the troublesome journey you encountered for me – how You hung on a cross for my...
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Bittersweet
Gold and Silver rings don’t really do a thing- she always tried her best since getting into Heaven one day was her thing. She was a good Christian...
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Rain
Rain left town a short while ago & sunshine bright took its place. Come & walk with me – see the drying of leaves and green sustenance for...
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Listen to the Almighty
I stepped out into a garden of flowers their scent surrounding colours enchanting petals fluttering in a soft wind and I prayed- for many others who...
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Life & Its Goodness
What looks like sunshine on my bed space is really moonlight from the busy nightscape that filters through a curtain beside my bed. It highlights a...
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The Love of Nature
The moisture of rain is drip-doodling all over my lawn dandelions now refreshed & nurturing bees await to fulfill their role as fertilizers upon...
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The First Hurrah
I know a woman whose body was full of pain but her heart held much love in spite of such a claim. She raised three children in the midst of some...
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