Silence Is… Silence can be ugly or beautiful,It can leave you empty or full.When God speaks out of the silence,It is a lion's roar.The oppressed were silent through the violence,But now weeping breaks the stillness of the night,The firstborns did not live to see another dawn of light.After so long, the Messiah they were longing... Continue Reading →
Good Friday Poems
To Set Apart I come here, looking like I’m ready to give my heart,But it’s not a destination; it’s just a landmark.I can come bringing incense to this altar,But back at home, I practically live at another.I come laying down my soul, but I keep back a part,My own little slice that can keep in... Continue Reading →
How to Slay a Serpent
Climax of History He's in charge of funds, the money, the fees He was on the heel of the King for years.He follows the Law to the "T".He's "perfect", God's teacher, holy.But she's a sinner, her past left her worn,But what she has she pours out on His feet.At their glances of scorn,She was ready... Continue Reading →
Fully Alive
The glory of God is human being fully alive!"-St. Irenaeus This is a quote that was shared at church this morning. It resonated with what I've been reading in A Hobbit, A Wardrobe by Jospeh Locente and the Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis.I often hear in secular circles, sometimes even Christian circles, that Christianity is... Continue Reading →
Raleigh: Kingdom Profile
Raleigh’s territory consists primarily of hills, forests, and grassy plains great for pasture and farmlands. It borders Kriteria and Anthemia in the north, Riveria in the west, and Riter’s Sea in the south and east. Its western border is formed by the Living River, the largest and longest river on the continent. Verdan lines the... Continue Reading →
Anthemia: Kingdom Profile
Anthemia is that place no character returns from unchanged. It is the land in the wardrobe, the Hogwarts, the Oz, that is filled with wonder and magic.The kingdom of Anthemia is in a lush valley surrounded by ranges of mountains. Its only entrance is a tunnel that cuts under Mount Crown, the tallest peak on... Continue Reading →
To Set Apart
I come here, looking like I’m ready to give my heart,But it’s not a destination; it’s just a landmark.I can come bringing incense to this altar,But back at home, I practically live at another.I come laying down my soul, but I keep back a part,My own little slice that can keep in the dark.I could... Continue Reading →
The Secret of Heroism
Today's author is Peter S. Beagle, author of The Last Unicorn. I loved the animated movie as a kid, but did not read the novel until college. It is an amazing piece of fantasy literature that utilizes many of the greatest stories, legends, and motifs that have been used throughout the genre. It is one... Continue Reading →
Star Wars, Hope, and Resolve
While the story of Star Wars took many people to manifest, George Lucas deserves the most credit. His vision for the movies laid the groundwork for much of what we have in the Sci-fi genre today.Star Wars' original trilogy has all my favorite aspects of stories. It has lovable characters to form a great though... Continue Reading →
Kriteria Kingdom Profile
Kriteria is the most northern and eastern kingdom on the continent. Its western border lines Mount Crown and Anthemia, while the kingdom borders Raleigh to the south. It lines the Riter Sea in the east, and the unclaimed and barren Northern Wastelands lay to the north. The kingdom has a diverse geography, including the Kriterian... Continue Reading →
Workmanship Writing 