Writers’ Blog
A collection of devotionals, stories, and poems by writers at Heartland
Dada Loves You, Baby Girl
“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.” John 15:9 (NIV) It’s okay, baby girl. Yeah, you’re hungry aren’t you? I’m warming up the milk right now. If I give you the bottle right away, it’ll be cold, and you don’t like cold milk....
Steady Feet
“I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me and heard my cry. He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, and He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; many...
This Is Love
I was once deadin trespasses and sins.I walked the ways of the world.I was, by nature, a child of wrath.I was a stranger, an aliento the covenants and promises of God. I was once without Christ.I was once without God.I was once without hope.But God,has made me fully...
Abiding: My Love Letter to God
Dear God, Who am I that You would even be aware of me? I am but one person to have walked on this orb. Having accomplished so little in my years, yet I strive to deepen the experience. …Like a river in constant motion,yet with nearly imperceptible change,I continue...
A Captivated Heart
I’m so frustrated with myself! I did it again: I’ve gotten sidetracked in the middle of my quiet time. It takes so much energy to stay focused! Sigh! I’m going to be spending a long time with the Lord again this morning—not because I’m so devout, but because I keep...
Bit Part
Bit Part: A small or insignificant role, as in a play. A very small acting part with few lines to speak. Do you ever feel like you are playing a bit part in a play called Life? Some people in the Bible are not the main stars that require pages to tell all their...
Ask For Rain
Ask For Rain In the springtime ask for rain. When your soul is dry and thirsty, ask for rain. If you want to know refreshing, ask for rain. Ask the One who makes the storm clouds, in the springtime, ask for rain. He will send you showers aplenty to water the earth,...
Winter’s Child
She came on snowflake slippersWhispering, “I’m here, I’m here….Just like I said I would be,”And time stood still, frozen in the air. Gingerly, I stepped out to greet herIn the twirling and whirling night.I shouted, “Is this a dream?”And wrapped myself in white. With...
The Mission
You were the creator of all things,having breathed life into existence.The crowning glory of Your creation,man was empowered to decide for himselfwhether or not to follow Your perfect way. He chose poorly. But You were not taken by surprise;Your plan included this...
The Battle
Dark clouds swirlingThe fog invadingDarkness consumingArrows piercing The evil one attackingHe knows the weaknessesExploitation brings him satisfaction He whispers the lies that he knows she will believe. You have failedYou are nothingYou cannot be trusted She...
