As I was exploring my blog, I accidentally came across an AI assistant that gives you blog post ideas you can edit or use as your own post and publish to your blog. It creates the blog based on your blog theme, or what AI thinks is your blog theme. I read through one idea about spending time with God and was not impressed by its robotic content and tone. Besides, who would want information about spending time with God from a computer? Only real people can hear from the Hol

When my image of you was my earthly father. When I gave him your place in my heart. His words tore me and wounded me. Lord, I knew you not. When he was absent, and I felt abandoned. When he caused my tears to fall. When his anger struck fear in my heart, I knew you not at all When I turned to him for comfort and there was none to be found. When my heart and soul longed for love, suffering and sorrow were around When I hid my true self, for fear of rejection, turning others

A raggedy rag doll, lost and thrown, soiled, and torn, Rejected, unprotected, ruefully scorned Sin uncovered every ghastly inch Insecurities from within seeped like stench Broken, wounded, battered, and bruised You cradled this raggedy doll, worn and used I had nothing to give, but much to gain As my Masters hand gently retrieved my broken frame I recoiled in fear, so marred from the pain I gave you nothing, but you loved me all the same My heart in shambles, my mouth profane

I mostly live a quiet and peaceful life with my husband and life partner of 40-plus years, Lewis Kelley, on our 15-acre farm. I am a mother of three grown children and the grandmother of three beautiful grandchildren. I am a retired teacher-educator, and currently a part-time farm-hobbyist and business owner. I enjoy spending time with God, gardening, caring for my two dogs, and tending to my 20-plus chickens. Most days, you may find me either in the garden or in the kitch

Recently, the Lord provided this scripture for use on this blog page. As I read it, the passage became personalized, reflecting my spiritual journey and heart condition as He continues my spiritual refinement. To make the psalm applicable to myself, I adjusted the language by removing references to others. This approach, using the Bible, is a practice the Lord taught me years ago as I learned to hear and understand His voice. When appropriate, I personalize the scripture by