Signs of Spring (Haiku Series #126)

Anticipating

Warmer days ahead

Tree buds filling with new life—

Spring waiting on deck

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Growing

Frigid soil warms up

Transformation taking place—

First green shoots of spring

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Arriving

Crafting welcome signs

Daffodils make announcement—

Spring now official

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Messages of Hope (Haiku Series #125)

Safe Haven

Feeling all alone

Facing dark, uncertain times—

God offers refuge

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Assurance Calls

In life’s stressful times

His promises taking root—

Trusting in the Lord

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Shining Light

Christ rises above

Life’s battered, darkest-filled ruins—

Beacon of love’s hope

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Our Lord’s Promises (Haiku Series #124)

Each Day

Daily decisions

God, teach us to trust and love—

Walking in balance

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Follow

Grasp His Salvation

Can you hear the Lord calling?

Accepting His grace

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Fulfillment

Father Abraham

Trusting God with faithfulness—

Promises answered

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Awesome Moments (Haiku Series #123)

Morning Brew 

Coffee’s sunrise treat

Certainly tastes much better—

From favorite mug

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Dreams Fulfilled

Overnight snowfall

Mountaintop’s deepest powder—

Skiers’ paradise

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Unexpected Gift

Winter’s impromptu

Out-of-school experience—

Another snow day!

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Courage Stands (Haiku Series #121)

Hands

As people of God

Graced to be Christ’s hands of change—

World’s transformation

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Echoes

Followers of God

Called as voices for justice—

Filled with Grace of Christ

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Feet

Our Creator calls

Walking in Jesus’ footsteps—

Lives for renewal

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Humor Time (Haiku Series #120)

Map Time

Checking highway map

Will we ever find Waldo?

Waldo, Ohio

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Game Time

Shopping at Macy’s

Pat, may I buy a towel?

Wheel of “good” Fortune

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Snack Time

Passing up on Mounds

Sometimes you feel like a nut—

Almond Joy “rescue”

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Faith’s Testaments (Haiku Series #119)

Love

Brothers and sisters

God calling us to freedom—

Share our love with all

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Mission

Loving the Father

Born into human likeness—

Christ empties himself

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Submission

Trusting His guidance

Living in love of Jesus—

Submit to His will

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Father’s Blueprint (Haiku Series #118)

His Word

Reading the Bible

Discover truth and wisdom—

God’s shadow lengthens

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Nourishment

Walking with the Lord

Spirit enters heart and soul—

Tasting Bread of Life

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Our Salvation

Sinful nature breathes

Separates us from our God—

Jesus builds a bridge

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Lighter Moments (Haiku Series #117)

Perfection

Mirror’s morning view

Witnessing facial laugh lines—

Wrinkles . . . never mind!

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Rule #1

Five seconds to go

Dropping a slice of pizza—

How clean is the floor?

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Finished

Some parts left over

Backyard gym now assembled—

Who needs instructions?

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Cherished Grace (Haiku Series #116)

Always

Reminded today

Keep the main thing, the main thing—

Christ front and center

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Nourished

We’re never alone

Fed by the Holy Spirit—

Love’s chain reaction

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Rescued

God seeks each of us

Unholy and unrighteous—

Gathering the lost

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