Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
The Songbird-Report from the Mission Field
I stood from the platform amazed at the way God was directing my mind, my words, and my heart. I had not understood, prior to worship, exactly what He wanted of me. I began to see clearly words of “leaving…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Where Two Seas Meet
You’ve come to a crossroads. It’s either follow Christ or go down with the ship. There is a tempest tossing you to and fro and the ship is breaking apart. It carries all that you have been, all of…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
The Desert
You are no longer in the desert. The streams have replenished your heart and Christ has nudged you onward. There are now fields of blooming flowers so delicate to the touch, yet each are flourishing. His Word has…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
A Letter to the Church
We have become a church enamored by celebrity, lost in tradition, and led by oppressive teachings. All tagged with the name of Jesus. We shake our heads at the exposed sexual abuse now coming out- all the while maintaining…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
The Cunning Serpent
There is a hissing quietly in the background. Do you hear it? The cunning serpent has been slowly working to get you into agreement with him. It’s been subtle… but costly. So costly that you have yet to realize…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
A Reminder…
I have read many posts regarding the NYC abortion decision. I wish I were surprised, but I am not. This has been peeking over the horizon for some time and I admit I’m likely in deep mourning. I am…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
The Tempest
Dear Jonah why have you fled For nowhere can you hide I see the paths you take I never close My eyes. The wind I’ve had to stir A tempest deep and wide Until thou answers, “Yes” The storm…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
The Log in Our Eyes
After years in ministry, my viewpoints have changed on many things. From doctrines I no longer believe as true to the way I share Christ with others. Deception starts early and not until intimacy with Christ is built personally does…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
A Good Father
It’s a beautiful thing, Lord To sit and think Of your lovely and very kind ways The way you hover over my heart And drive the clouds away. Your whisper is near beckoning clear “My child, I’ll be good…
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