Author Archives: wbgayle

Metamorphosis

Posted on June 23, 2013 by wbgayle

Changes are outward. Though hard, we move quickly on. Transitions are inward, causing a continuous series of births and deaths of our inner selves in search of life’s deeper meaning… sometimes nothing changes.

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Quicksand

Posted on June 22, 2013 by wbgayle

Slow. Heavy. Relentless. Routine, mundane tasks are like quicksand. Often overlooked, they gradually swallow us until we are up to our neck in deadlines and flimsy excuses. Avoid the pit and deal with tasks head on. ************************************** I was listening … Continue reading →

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Mr. Incredible

Posted on June 21, 2013 by wbgayle

As faith or provenance would play its hand, the love of my life was born into this world, our paths converging early. Over the years, we have shared joy, countless blessings, deep pain and sorrow. Ahead lies an incredible future. … Continue reading →

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Luminaries

Posted on June 20, 2013 by wbgayle

Light. Like moths to a flame, we are drawn to illumination. In the brightness of day, we bask in the divine love we see in the eyes of others. Even in darkness, the moon and stars shine God’s holy light … Continue reading →

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The Phases of Being

Posted on June 19, 2013 by wbgayle

Body. Life’s first chapter. Growth surging from desires. A corporeal expression of who we are. Our minds expand. Learning leads to knowledge culminating in who and what we will become. At last, spirit. Discernment of deeper purpose leading us to … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Block

Posted on June 18, 2013 by wbgayle

Verses. Thin and brittle. Forced into confining constructions once inspiring succulent wisdom in digestible bites. Adding fresh ingredients with just a dash more time yields bountiful verses.

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Honor Thy Father

Posted on June 17, 2013 by wbgayle

Fathers are not perfect. They possess shortcomings that challenge them every day as providers, husbands, parents, and sons. A child’s unconditional love gives them strength to become even better fathers.

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Dark Victory

Posted on June 16, 2013 by wbgayle

Sometimes forces beyond our control intervene to bring us up short, reminding us that there is evil at work in the world. Discouragement creeps up on us. Wickedness cannot win, yet it will try sometimes.

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I Can See Clearly Now

Posted on June 15, 2013 by wbgayle

I yearn for clarity. Dissipation of  clouds looming and shadows ominously casting doubt across my path. There may one day be a point when I see through obstacles before me. Until then, I let my faith guide my steps.

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Holy Ground

Posted on June 14, 2013 by wbgayle

We walk on holy ground, a spot circled by God on the map of our journey of faith. Truly God is in this place. The key to grace is in the heart. It is not the law that leads us … Continue reading →

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