The farmer gets up out of bed. He's weary. As he splashes cold water over his face, he thinks to himself, " Who would want to be a farmer nowadays"? He struggles into his overalls; they are stiff with hardened mud. He leaves his wife sleeping, as it's 5.00 am. The weary farmer walks down the stairs and starts the fire to heat the pan of water for a cup of tea. He knows that later, when his morning chores are done, he will come home to a steaming bowl of porridge with fresh ho

Pyramidial Orchid The pink flower danced in the long grass. Its petals were small but perfectly formed. The yellow centre looked like a little yellow sun But the single dewdrop sparkled like a diamond. The tall grass waved gracefully A butterfly fluttered and danced over the grasses It landed lightly on the flower. As the heat of the day grew The grass bent in the clawing heat, The little flower just smiled at the sun. As the day moved to a close The flower continued to follo

One of my favourite lines in the Bible is “It came to pass,” which appears many times. Yes, I know that modern-day translations sometimes phrase it differently, but that short phrase has often spoken deeply to me. It's often overlooked as just a phrase that opens a dialogue or story, but it's often key to understanding how God's Kingdom and His Creation work. I think we would all agree that things in life are constantly changing and nothing seems to stay the same. We look a

Benjamin bounced up and down in the back of the car. He and his granny were waiting outside his big brother’s school for him to come out. He talked nonstop. Granny this, granny that. On and on he went. Then he stood very still. “Granny?” he said. Granny knew it was important because he stopped jumping. “Why is the sky blue? He queried. “Because it is,” Granny replied, not really sure what this was leading to. She knew him well enough to know this was leading somewhere. “But g

Dear child, Are you searching for acceptance? Are you desiring connection? Are you looking for community and relationships that build you up, not tear you down? Look no further. I am all that you desire. Call to me your creator, father, counsellor, and friend. I will speak to you in a gentle whisper. I will communicate with you through my amazing creation. I created you to desire connection. Connect with me. I never fail you. I will never desert you. I never speak badly about

Dear child, each day I make the sun rise. May not always see it in all its glory. There may be clouds covering it. You may not have been awake to notice it, yet it's still there at the start of a new day. A new day means a fresh start, a clean slate. It means fresh hope. It's the beginning of new opportunities. Leave yesterday behind. Leave behind any regrets. Leave behind any hurts. Leave behind any failings. This is a new day. Let's walk through it together. Look up to me f

The first shafts of light Began to stretch across the Eastern sky. A new day had begun. Purple, blue, pink Slowly they stretched across the arc of the sky Like gentle strokes of a paintbrush. Their brilliance advanced. A night became day. The white fluffy clouds Danced and floated like lambs frolicking. As the morning advanced. The azure blue spread Like a brilliant blanket in all directions. Then midday arrived. The blazing yellow sun Sent its light, warmth and radiance Puls

No picture could truly encapsulate Creation And so, my beloved child, what a journey of discovery we have been on, and what impact it has had on your heart as you consider these things I have set before you. There is much to consider and ponder over that I have shown you, and yet there is more — there is always more. Let me show you what creates the abundance you now see before you. As I lift the veil that covers the table — a veil you didn't even realise was there — which ex

Dear child, I created this amazing world. I formed it out of the void. I spoke and created light. I spoke, and there was night and day. I spoke and made the earth and the sky. I created land and sea. I made seed-bearing plants and trees. I filled the sea with all kinds of fish I placed every type of bird in the sky. I spoke and said, “Be fruitful and multiply” I made all kinds of animals to roam the beautiful Earth I created. Then I made human beings I made you all. I formed

Facebook doesn't control me Writing doesn't consume me Television doesn't own me The News doesn't feed me. Being out walking delights me Rest comes when it needs me People watching intrigues me Volunteering occupies me. I often offer so much of myself Sometimes it's hard to switch off But I'm learning to care for myself Despite people's common belief. AI can't regenerate me No scientist can clone me A robot can't replace me Technology can't sympathise. I'm not a puppet for an

Today is the next day of your life You have a choice It can be good. It can be interesting It can be wonderful Or you can cope with it or not Just because it isn’t what you wanted Doesn’t mean it’s not for you. A beautiful garden begins in the dirt. The destruction of what was previously there. The stones are removed, The grass pulled out The weeds killed and removed. This leaves a bare patch of ground. Then the planner comes in. He hears what the client wants. He goes away,

When the midnight meets the morning. When flora and fauna frequently congregate. When the land meets the mountain. When the earth meets the shore. When nature meets its season. When the heart meets nature. When the sun sets on the horizon. When creation breathes new life. When planets and stars align. When the wind fans a fire's flame. When a tiny seed produces great fruits. When the seasons alter the landscape. When we hear the mighty seas roar. When the harvest is in abunda

All seasons come, seasons go The seasons fall, seasons fly Seasons blow, seasons flow A season is born, seasons die. The seasons cry, seasons enjoy A season takes, seasons employ The season's journey, season's story Seasons of sorrow, seasons of glory. Seasons of darkness, seasons of light A season's frailty, a season's might Seasons so fraught, seasons fight A season's bright, a season's delight. The seasons rock, seasons they roll Seasons console, seasons control The season

Writer: Angela Hall (HeavenlyLetters) VA: Joseph Hall (JoNotPro) "And the LORD, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed." Deuteronomy 31:8

What is yesterday if not today? What is today if not tomorrow? What is tomorrow if not today? What is today if not yesterday? What is the night without day? What is the day without night? What is the night with no darkness? What is the day without light? What is a sky without the earth? What is the earth without a sky? What is a sunrise without a sunset? What is a sunset without a sunrise? What is a mountain without a valley? What is a valley without a mountain? What is a lan

Looking up towards the stars, Identifying different galaxies. Studying Earth's eight planets, All hanging in the night skies. Who flung those stars into space? Created a moon to brightly shine. How does day and night exchange? Wondering how it all came to be. For every man and generation, Every creed - every nation. To be our source of inspiration, In splendour of his creation. For our God created it to be, He knows the star's perspective. Setting the galaxies into place, Th

All living creatures of the sea, let them swim, set them free. All mammals on the earth, let the live, free to roam. All living things on earth, let them breathe, let them be. All the birds in the sky, let them sing and soar on high. All trees, flora and fauna, Let us nurture with care. All of the tiny to the mighty, Let us care for their welfare. All on land, air and sea God created them all to be. ©Sarah Joy Holden