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The Redemption of Loneliness- Part I

    Loneliness can be more constant a companion than those expected to be its demise.  Many of us assume we know the definition of loneliness, as if we memorized…

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26/04/2020
Blog, Poetry

Effigy (Galatians 2:20)

I’m finally silenced But not enough to notice You Or abhor my swearing And all of its ever too grandiose reasons For treason against You. Am I beyond caring? Will…

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05/05/2019
Blog, Short Story

The Gloaming (Short Story Version- Part IV)

  Part IV:  The Gloaming Each step becomes heavier than the last.  The setting of the sun begins in earnest, seemingly outpacing my efforts to outrun it.  The wind picks…

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04/06/2020

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  • Blog,  Children's Story,  Short Story

    Timmy and the Angry Balloon

    Christopher Francis / 08/09/2019 / 0 Comments

        (I wrote this story as a way of helping my nephew see the importance of controlling his temper.  I owe a debt to his older brother, Braden, for a significant idea…

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  • Blog,  Poetry

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    Christopher Francis / 16/08/2019 / 0 Comments

      can I still hear You when I’m thinking only of me do I remain righteous even when I am not right can I ask You any question or just the ones with…

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  • Blog,  Musings

    The Lord of the “Whys?”

    Christopher Francis / 11/08/2019 / 2 Comments

    It is not always in finding the answer but in seeking and finding the One with the answer.  It is so easy to get lost in wondering why something happened / didn’t happen,…

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  • Biblical Commentary,  Blog

    Don’t Worry About “The When”

    Christopher Francis / 04/08/2019 / 0 Comments

      Romans 4:20-21: He [Abraham] staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he…

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  • Blog,  Poetry

    Freshly Fallen Hope (Greeting Card Remix)

    Christopher Francis / 01/08/2019 / 0 Comments

    Photo by Sarah Evans on Unsplash In the deadness of winter With your blinking thoughts Refusing to yield To anything But the wind and confusion Of disappointment and disillusion In the dreariness of…

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  • Blog,  Musings

    The Blame Game

    Christopher Francis / 28/07/2019 / 0 Comments

      Are you among those who feel the need to blame someone for your problems, failures, flaws, mistakes, sins, shortcomings, etc.?  And is the someone you blame 99% of the time yourself?  Well,…

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  • Blog,  Poetry

    Exodus

    Christopher Francis / 27/07/2019 / 0 Comments

        I am thought But You are persuasion I am good intentions Lost in confusion.   I am sin Illuminated by my weakness I am only strong within When found in meekness.…

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  • Blog,  Poetry

    On Separation of Life and Love

    Christopher Francis / 25/07/2019 / 0 Comments

    [This post is dedicated to my sister-in-law whose father died a year ago this week. This poem was written many years ago when he was on his deathbed. Through God’s mercy He granted…

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  • Blog,  Poetry

    Senses

    Christopher Francis / 21/07/2019 / 0 Comments

        Feel the tears Sting your cheek And find a home on your sleeve Listen as your spirit Breaks into pieces Without number Watch as your hope Flees at the first chance…

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  • Blog,  Short Story

    Underweight- Part IV

    Christopher Francis / 18/07/2019 / 0 Comments

      “Maybe we can still try to get to know him a little,” Stacey offered. “Tom, do you still have Mr. Felder’s notebook?” “What?!” Michael exclaimed in disbelief. As Tom pulled out the…

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