TOYIN’ KOYAANISQATSI Hopi for “unbalanced life,” “life in turmoil.” We need a “balanced life.” Pray for SUYANISQATSI “SUYANISQATSI” – an original HitchHiker TANKA inspired by a film seen in undergrad. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….

Toyin’ Venus sits with me The full Moon looks east as well We wait together The Horizon’s colors change We wait for Sol to appear! “Creation Waits Together” – original HitchHiker TANKA inspired by a predawn spectacle in Gloucester, MA on 2023.10.28. The steadfast love of YaHWeH never ceases; his mercies never come to an […]

I love the words “living and active” as they are used here. It’s not saying the words on the page are alive; they are inanimate. But it is the ONE that dwells within and amongst these words that, like a surgeon, slices into the emotions and thoughts of the “patient.”* •see The Screwtape Letters by […]

Toyin’ AMBIGUOUSNESS divergent thoughts aplenty mental tug of war. then divergent emotions AMBIVALENCE has arrived! “Half-Sisters” – an original HitchHiker TANKA inspired by our present times.

Toyin’ God’s promises us; “I will love and protect you. Please be MY people. Love ME and one another.” Now that’s COVENANT!! “Now that’s COVENANT!!” – an original HitchHiker Tanka inspired by all those scriptures that point to living in covenant with God and one another.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation,    and uphold me with a willing spirit. Psalm 51:12 A little over a week ago, I came downstairs for my devotional time and coffee with Jesus, and I found an old black and white photograph of a toddler sitting for a picture many years ago; it was place […]

Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. Psalm 51:12 David laments his sinful behavior after being confronted by Nathan about the white hot mess created by his over active libido. That libido led him to covet another’s wife, commit adultery with her, lie and plot to cover […]