– “Rekindled Heart” – a poem by Mike Gates Warmth of the day gives way to the cold of night. Shades of green glisten as snow upon the ground begins to thaw. A quickening chill, midnight frost filling the air. The landscape repainted, dense fog unclear. Shadows of seasons vapor…
– “Old Made New” – a poem by Mike Gates 2025 ends, leaving behind what once began.Focus ahead, giving 2026 time to mend.Another year, another time, another place.Overcame obstacles and detours, a life felt unsafe. With renewed faith, running hard this race.Rising above the hurt, a pain never thought could…
– Luke 17:11-19 NKJV – 11 Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off. 13 And they lifted up their…
– Psalm 139:13-14 NKJV – 13 For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. 14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. Recently I lost a promotion at my job…
– Pioneering Destiny – a poem by Mike Gates Dreams begin, a heart’s cry to send. The pioneer awakens to a sound that beckons. With hands to the plow, paving a way, clearing the path, not looking back. Onward unto a new frontier, bravery rises, fear will not end their…
– John 19:28-30 NKJV – 28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” 29 Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put…