July 27, 2019
Could it truly be an accident
that God spelled backward
becomes dog?
Though animals are frequent in the Bible,
I do not recall my Scrappy . . . or your Sadie.
But,
though God’s love is not questioned,
the sweet faced,
soft eared,
warm tongued critter
and her unquestionable love and kisses
have nursed many a heartbrake.
Thank you Lord!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2019


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March 29, 2019
KNOCKING AT MY DOOR

Sunshine after rain
you were standing at my door
you refresh my soul
By Martha L Shaw – © 2016
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June 26, 2017
A distant rumble
cannot darken my delight
in nature’s beauty
By Martha L Shaw – © 2015 Words and Image

When I got my first home, knowing nothing of gardening, I was amazed when the neglected yard suddenly come spring had lilies in bloom! When I relocated some years later filled with hopes and dreams, I also faced many unexpected challenges. I still do. Come spring though, I was again surprised by lilies! I still know nothing about gardening, but I know my Savior’s redeeming love. I saw it that day in the lilies He gave to me! The lilies bloomed again today – an ever living reminder of His love!
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May 10, 2017
In the quiet
I felt your arms around me.
I smiled.
I sighed.
I knew your breath,
So close to me,
Was filling my lungs
And giving me strength
To grow . . . to go on.
I was in you.
You were in me.
By Martha L Shaw – © 2014

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July 28, 2016
Cry
Tears are like refreshing rain
Restoring the parched land of the soul
And welcoming new life.
By Martha L Shaw ©2015

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July 12, 2016

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October 16, 2014
My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, “When will you comfort me?”
Psalm 119:81-83
Are you seeking the Lord’s promise, His comfort? I am. Comfort presents a soothing image like this perhaps:
The sun is streaming through my bedroom window, the sounds of birds are singing and children at play outside while rushing off to school . . . the afghans, quilts, pillows and things I’ve created provide comfort. I am, at this moment designing something of that sort to provide comfort to someone I love. I know my gift will be appreciated.
Still, it will not be quite enough. We cannot, in our humanness, provide “enough.” As I read what the Psalmist writes “when will you comfort me” I am convicted. For, like him I know the Lord’s promises, know they are real, know they are mine, and know they bring me more than enough . . . as only He can.
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. John 14:1-3 My heart
is troubled. But I am working on that because
He loves me. Just as the throw I design and make for the one I love will provide warmth and comfort, so then will the Lord provide in much greater ways than my love can do. So, I will stitch, I will pray, I will listen, and I will wait. I already know how my story ends, for He already
won for me the victory!
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November 30, 2013
Quiet, sunny, cool enough for snuggling . . .

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October 17, 2013
My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, “When will you comfort me?”
Psalm 119:81-83
Are you seeking the Lord’s promise, His comfort? I am. Comfort presents a soothing image like this perhaps:
The sun streaming through my bedroom window, the sounds of birds singing and children at play outside . . . the afghans, quilts, pillows and things I’ve created do provide comfort. I am, at this moment designing something of that sort to provide comfort to someone I love. I know my gift will be appreciated.
Still, it will not be quite enough. We cannot, in our humanness, provide “enough.” As I read what the Psalmist writes “when will you comfort me” I am convicted. For, like him I know the Lord’s promises, know they are real, know they are mine, and know they bring me more than enough . . . as only He can.
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. John 14:1-3 My heart is troubled. But I am working on that because He loves me. Just as the throw I design and make for the one I love will provide warmth and comfort, so then will the Lord provide in much greater ways than m
y love can do. So, I will stitch, I will pray, I will listen, and I will wait. I already know how my story ends, for He already won for me the victory!
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October 19, 2012
It is refreshing to see upbeat and positive words spoken on the differences among us. We were given different gifts by the same giver. This was God’s design and it is perfect!

I know there is strength in the differences between us. I know there is comfort, where we overlap.
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