Creative Writing for the Creator

“Passione per Gelato?” (what a title for a blog post!) I don’t blame you for thinking that. After all, this is a bilingual blog in English and Portuguese…  So why Italian now? Well, be patient with me. Keep reading, and you will soon find out where this is leading. I will start this true story from the beginning: Once the pandemic restrictions were eased, we decided that 2022 would be the year to travel to Brazil, my home country. After over five years, my husband and I would, at last, visit my family! A second honeymoon has been on our bucket list for years. And a second honeymoon in Brazil would be even more fabulous! We planned it all for the end of July, and off we flew! Our first night would be at the fancy, world-famous Copacabana Palace. Oh, and luxurious this five-star hotel was: from its intricate architecture to the spa, pool, three restaurants, exquisite food, and attentive staff... all in the details and welcoming little surprises at every corner. The ocea

A mother's love, oh so dear The Lord made soft yet strong to endure Whatever toil, storm, or nightmare In constant vigil, ever so near... A mother's heart bears no fear: Springing mercies and prayers, Pierces its halo up onto heaven  And melts the heart of God!

WARNING :  This is a 4-step recipe of everlasting joy, forgiveness, and eternal satisfaction. You will want to share it with the whole world! You will never go hungry or thirsty again. You will live forever. Main ingredient:   Jesus Christ How to prepare: 1. Open your heart to the good news: That Jesus Christ ... ... is the Son of God, one with the Father and the Holy Spirit  from the beginning... ... was born of a virgin... ... is the ‘light of the world’: Immanuel = God with us; ... a baby, born for you and for me...   ... is the way, the truth, and the life, the only way to heaven and eternal life... ... who has sent the Holy Spirit to live within those who receive Him,  Jesus Christ, as Lord ... ... is King of kings, Lord of lords, the great ‘I Am’, the ‘Lamb of God’,  who died on the cross and shed His blood  as the ultimate sacrifice of love for all mankind... ...who rose on the third day and ascended into heave

A dam in a river blocks (the natural flow of water) Creates a reservoir  To produce hydraulic power A river dammed:  A claustrophobic sight Walled up (and waiting) To breathe its suspended sigh Every heart is a river Yet some have been dammed  No passage: blockage. Hoarded emotions repressed Those obstructed hearts hoard  Their frugal, stingy 'heart-draulic' energy What will happen to that artery? (Will love ever stretch out of such misery?) The dam in the river. The dam in the heart. Consider the river...  Consider your heart.  

Something lives on the inside of me. I am possessed . It burns me. I melt. Is it Molten Lava?  It roars inside me. I hear it. Is it a Lion? It runs in my veins. I am taken by its force. Is it a River?  POSSESSION?  I will tell you the true story: Once upon a time, there was this girl... And this girl knew she had been created for the good. But she felt deeply separated from the Creator. Nothing she could ever dream could fill the void inside of her.  She talked to a tree, talked to her dolls and pets...  She read stories, drew, sang, danced... Still no answer to her empty heart.  No meaning to her laugh or tears. A long succession of days and nights. Emotions, words, actions, all so senseless.  Motions, motionless. Sounds, deafened. Until one day she heard the Truth. The Truth said that she had a choice. That she could open the door to the true Savior. His name, Jesus. The Great I AM. The One who had died for her.