Kim Crawford
Buzzing and Nuzzling
Buzzing and Nuzzling The young chestnut-bronze deer nuzzled against his snow-white woolly friend in the meadow. Hundreds of yellow buttercups shielded them from the outsiders. Sunbeams reached from the blue sky to warm the sleepy couple. Lily Lamb lay her fluffy head on the fuzzy bronze neck of her friend Davy Deer. Lily grinned as […]
Stand
Thorns in the weeds sting my feet as I run to the sound of the water My feet relax in relief as the cool clay soothes the prickles in my tired feet Stepping into the river Sand squeezes between my toes and causes me to stumble Strong waters surround me Brisk and cold but warmer […]
Love Challenge Day 14 – Love Somebody
Today Valentine’s Day. God is love. You are loved today and always. Be loving to others. A prayer: A tear needs a question -Not a tissue to dry it A broken heart needs a listening ear -Not a lashing tongue A person with scars needs friendship in the present -Not told of failures in the […]
Love Challenge Day 13 – Love like Jesus
Simply, what can you do to speak love to your loved one today? Words of Affirmation? Say I love you. Tell them why you love them. With as many forms of communication as we have today, this one is easy. Acts of Service? Run an errand, help relieve some kind of responsibility from their plate. […]
Love Challenge Day 12 – How to Prevent Pain and Have Healthy Communication
I have been studying a lot about conflict resolution/relationships. My supervisor and his wife had 2 sessions with us on feedback loops to deal with conflict/communication in marriage. Their method is that you sit knee to knee. One person who has the issue uses only I statements about how they feel. No you statements are […]
Love Challenge Day 11 – Love Seeks Resolution
Love is not a feeling. Love is a choice. Love doesn’t end because you are angry. Love should remain through all emotions. Love is proven during the conflicts, not when it’s easy. Refusing to seek resolution can confuse your heart, damage your relationship, hinder growth, stifle intimacy… Seek peace. Go. Why is it that when […]
Love Challenge Day 10 – Romantic Date Night
Picnic under the stars Drive somewhere new in the car A little slow dance adds a little spark Ride the carousel in the park Go out and dress up so she’ll feel like a queen I bet she just might think you’re really keen One flower says I love you as much as bunch Surprise […]
