With a breath of fire, the Lord split the sky, descending on flaming wind. Deep beneath the mountains, the earth shuttered trembling in fear. My enemies’ spears burst into flame as the Lord rode among them. The Lord spoke: Barbed tongues cannot cut you; Fire will not burn you; You are mine. –Terry Chitwood My […]
Psalms and Creative Writing: Flowing Praise
Praise pours from my lips, a river of song echoing through the canyons, lifted by the wind to soar across the land. Praise banishes fear, brightens despair, and heals a broken heart. Grace like drops of sunlight rains on the givers of praise, blessing them, feeding them, sustaining them. –Terry Chitwood Praise echoes throughout the […]
Psalms and Creative Writing: Cleansing Love
When evil pollutes the soul, wrap me in a cape, whiter than snow, where sin cannot enter. When evil pollutes the earth, make my heart a pure stream in the desert. When evil is vanquished, your love like fresh rain washes us clean. –Terry Chitwood My verses were inspired by parts of Psalm 51. Evil […]
Psalms and Creative Writing: Body Aflame
Transform me, Lord. The whirlwind spins me, weaving a cloak of golden light. I drink burning water, my body becoming a flame. Black earth grabs my feet with each step a flower blooms. –Terry Chitwood These verses were inspired by parts of Psalm 69. God rescues us by transforming us. However, transformation can be painful […]