Author Charlene L. Morris
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A Dash of Encouragement
Every person has challenges and difficulties; sometimes, these struggles can feel like an ugly chapter in our story. Whether it’s a past mistake, a painful experience, or a period of intense hardship, these dark moments can shape us in ways we never expected. We must remember that it is often through overcoming these challenges that Read more
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Life is Precious
In a world where busyness can sneak in, We often take the people we love for granted, We put off special occasions and time spent thinking we can always do it later. We tend to rearrange the ones we love around in our calendar, not realizing time is being wasted, We must prioritize the people Read more
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You Tried to Warn Me
I gave you pieces of me, not expecting the same from you, You told me you couldn’t give me what I needed, but I thought I could persuade you to change your mind. How foolish I must have looked trying everything to get you to stay, I fell in love with you, knowing your love Read more
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Identity Crisis
For so long, I didn’t know who I was, I always sought the approval of men because I did not know who you created me to be. If only I knew then what I know now, maybe my life would have been different. I can’t change the past, I can only learn from it, You Read more
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A Friendly Stranger
He knocked, and we answered. He was a nice guy wearing a trench coat. He had a dazzling, captivating smile, nearly rivaling the sun’s rays. There was peace flowing from him like the sound of the ocean. I don’t know what made us open the door that day, But it was something about his presence Read more
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After the Storm
The heavens are my canopy, and your love is my shield, Nothing can take away the joy I have in you. The sun will shine on me even brighter when I emerge from this storm, My faith is strong, and I know the Son will soon take away the sorrow. I trust the Lord and Read more
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Pride
“Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.” ~Proverbs 16:18 NLT~ Pride makes you believe you don’t need help. It’s like having a covering over your eyes that blocks you from seeing what’s in front of you. It seems so innocent, yet it can be so dreadful. Pride causes you to miss many opportunities Read more
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Resurrection Sunday
For He has risen like He said He would Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice, Lord Jesus I remember your sacrifice daily, and it’s a reminder for me never to take what you did for me on Calvary in vain I will never be able to repay you Your love for me was the price Read more
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I Don’t Do Negativity
I am not here to push anyone into a relationship with Jesus. I am here to share how I once was a broken child who needed a Savior and how my encounter with Him changed the trajectory of my life. Did the change happen quickly or overnight? Of course not. I didn’t want to surrender Read more
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Good Friday
A day of sorrow was only the beginning Have you ever felt unloved, like no one loved you? Let me tell you about God’s love. God sent His only begotten son to Earth. Jesus was the spotless lamb that God sent to sacrifice for our sins. God wanted a bridge to connect us back to Read more
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The Endless Sobs
Some individuals offer me their sorry when they read what I post. Some poems and stories are based on my experiences, and some are based on my imagination and how I would like to think or would react if I lost someone I love to suicide. This piece came to me in my time of Read more
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Stagnation
Nothing grows there Nothing grows from stagnation. Comfortability gives a false sense of hope, and I find it difficult to let go of that feeling. Those places have shielded me from the negativity of the world. Now, how can I leave them behind? You’re asking for my trust, but what if you disappoint me like Read more
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A Love so Pure
Love is so beautiful yet taken for granted It can’t be manipulated, as many try It flows freely like a stream reaching those in need It’s not only a word but an indescribable feeling It has been given to us by the Creator If you know God, then you know love For God is love Read more
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Change
Begins with you This habit had years to grow,Change will not happen overnight.It’s a process that will take time and self-control,Don’t try to rush through the process,Healing must take place.You must forgive yourself and others.This race will be challenging, and at times, you will feel like quitting, but don’t quit,Keep moving forward.Cry if you must, Read more
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Palm Sunday
Jesus was loved by the crowds in one minute and hated by them within a few days. The people came carrying palm branches and cloaks, which they laid on the road. They began shouting Hosanna, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the king of Israel!” as Jesus rode Read more
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Passover
An order was given throughout the land, Kill all the male children born to the Hebrew women, A mother did the unthinkable to give her son a chance to live. She placed her son in a basket and sent him down the Nile River, where he was eventually found by Pharaoh’s daughter, who raised him Read more
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Rain of Tears
Knowing it will not stop the rain, I don’t want to open my eyes to the pain, The rain of my tears is being held captive by my fears, I don’t want to open my eyes and witness that you are no longer here with me. The rain will wash away the hurt and pain, Read more
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I Can’t Move Forward Without…
🌸FAITH🌸 The faith that it took to trust again was something I didn’t think I needed, Somewhere and somehow, I lost the one thing I needed the most. It was something that came to me easily in the past, but somehow, it slipped away when I wasn’t paying attention, I neglected the one thing I Read more
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I Will Walk With You
I would like to walk with you through the rain,I want to hold you close as you fight through this pain.I want to bring a smile to your face,As I watch the tears cascade down your face.I am sorry my words can’t bring you comfort as you grapple with the loss,I wish I could turn Read more
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Yesterday’s Mistakes Are Gone
Every day, some of us are given a chance to do better than we did yesterday. Yesterday’s mistakes have gone away, and today is a new day to make new choices. Life is filled with good and bad moments, and what we do with those moments makes an impact on our lives. Never let one Read more
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My God Doesn’t Change
The fear of the unknown is what keeps me moving, I am no longer afraid of what lies ahead. For I know the one who goes ahead of me, He has prepared a way for me. So I will walk boldly into all He has called me to be, I place my faith in Him Read more
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This Isn’t Goodbye
Let go so I may venture out, Let go as I take this next step without you guiding me. You have done all you can do to prepare me for this moment, Now, it’s time for you to let me go. I am ready to conquer this journey, knowing you are only one phone call Read more
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The Rainbow
After powerful storms, rainbows emerge, Even when things seem their bleakest, when the sky is the darkest shade of grey, search for the rainbow as the initial sign of hope. The rainbow gives me faith that God will lead us through any storm and provide support during all our hardships, regardless of their nature, When Read more
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Seasons
There is diversity in the essence of life, Each path in life follows different seasons, Certain seasons may bring sadness, While others bring happiness. Some seasons bring contentment, No season remains eternal. Despite the changing seasons, His love for us remains unchanged, Regardless of how far those seasons may lead us away from Him, He Read more
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Darkness
The darkness came to overtake me, It wanted me to join in and spread the darkness further. It showed me that its way was better, It painted the light as the enemy. It made the light seem like a liar and that with darkness we can do anything that pleases us, but the darkness didn’t Read more
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Can you stand without Faith, Hope, & Love?
Through my encounter with the Holy Spirit, I found the strength to keep standing even when the world around me was collapsing. If you let the world’s latest happenings shape your thoughts, you may lose your faith, hope, and love. I come to give you my testimony and advice. Hopefully, by offering my testimony and Read more
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Guilty
The guilt of surviving had me screaming; it should’ve been me as I watched you fade away. You were the one they needed the most, not me I didn’t possess the strength you had or the attitude to keep pushing forward no matter the obstacles. You were the fighter and the encourager. Why did you Read more
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Phone Call
I am waiting by the phone, expecting your call, but I know I am waiting in vain. The days of hearing your voice are long gone, and I am beginning to lose the memory of how you sound. Your last words still play in my head the day you spoke them to me, but I Read more
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Suffering like Jesus
Life has its beautiful moments and its ugly moments. It has taken me a while to embrace them both. See, I was the one who did all I could to escape the nasty moments and bask in the beautiful moments. I had experienced so much pain and suffering in my early years of life that Read more
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Waking Love
My veins were filled with a surge of love, like blood flow, The feeling was both electrifying and intimidating. Did I awaken love prematurely, or were you the one meant for me? You entered my life swiftly and completely transformed it for the better, Your smile had the power to make me weak in the Read more
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May my Words Encourage You
God knew my words could be used to encourage others who may be going through a hard time; therefore, he gave me the gift to inspire others. My life experiences have shaped me in a way that can bring hope to the hopeless. My life experiences led me down paths I pray many don’t have Read more
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Bent but not Broken
Where Are You? It’s dark! Where are you?I am afraid! Where are you?I am worthless and feel so unlovedWith no one to care for me.My heart is bleeding.My thoughts are suicidal.I want to give up.I can’t continue to go on like this.I am not built for this life.I am only a kid.Where are you?Why won’t Read more
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False Call
I tried my best not to fall in love with you. Deep down, I knew you wouldn’t return the love I sought, but my heart wouldn’t listen. Now, I am left with a void that can’t be filled because I fell in love with you, knowing you would never fall in love with me. How Read more
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Faith, Hope, Love Collection
“Walk by Faith” The path seems cluttered. The road looks so bleak. The choices I made seem to come back with a vengeance. Everything seems so uncertain and confusing Then, a small voice whispers, “Walk by faith.” Can I trust faith on this journey? I can’t see ahead of me. The surrounding things are clouding Read more
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The Road to Healing
Letting go of someone can be the hardest thing you have to do. Especially when that one meant so much to you You never imagined that death would do you apart when you commit yourselves to one another. It’s like being caught up in a dream, thinking it will never happen to you, not realizing Read more
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All Things are Possible
I have failed multiple times trying to find the easy way out, only to realize there isn’t one. This time, I must give it all I have and accept the mistakes that may come along with it. I must learn not to give up, even if I fall multiple times. In the past, I was Read more
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Gift of Exhortation
I believe God has gifted me with the ability to exhort, derived from the Greek word paraklésis, meaning “to call alongside; to encourage or admonish.” The gift of exhortation is a person’s unique ability to encourage and edify others. This person delights in finding Scriptures that apply to a situation and teaching others how to Read more
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Forsaken
Growing up seemed impossible for her as she relived every moment of her childhood.A childhood that was bombarded with memories of sadness and grief kept overpowering her mind.It was like she was stuck in the past and couldn’t move on from the pain and trauma.She was mad at the world, but most importantly, at Him.He Read more
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Don’t Give Up
We must realize that some individuals will not support your endeavors or anything with your name attached to it. People only see the old version of you and cannot accept what God is doing in your life. It can sometimes get frustrating, especially when your home team supports everyone but you. Don’t let that be Read more
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Small Steps Leads to Success
Some days, the battles seem impossible to overcome, and some days, things that seemed impossible become possible because you know the God who makes the impossible possible. I offer you this encouragement as you go throughout your day. Whatever you may be dealing with, I pray that God gives you the strength and wisdom to Read more
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The Storms of Life
The Trials At times, the trials can become overwhelming. The people you thought you could count on are nowhere to be found. Life seems to be taking you around in circles where disaster after another is coming for you. You want to run and hide, but something on the inside of you is telling you Read more
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The Disconnection
We think we have all the time in the world to repent and turn away from our sins We think God’s grace and mercy will continually be given to us while we keep deliberately sinning We think because we read the Word of God and can quote scriptures by memory means we have a relationship Read more
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Rising Tides of Change
The tides kept rising The prices of food and necessities follow the tides. Barely making it as it is The water seizes to stop The cost is too high Turning around in circles, trying to decide which way to go Do I fight or float? As some gloat, many will go without coats What have Read more
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God Is Speaking
My child, it pains me to see how sin is no longer looked upon as something that is dishonoring me. The world has fooled so many of my people into thinking it’s okay to sin continually and that I will forgive them when they haven’t expressed true repentance. This world has divided my followers. Some Read more
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My Chosen One
How could he possibly be in love with someone he never met He thought to himself, maybe it’s her smile Perhaps it’s the way she carries herself Maybe it’s because she is the missing piece to his soul, or perhaps he has finally lost his mind Whatever the case may be, he couldn’t get her Read more
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Springing Into March
A new month A new chapter What lies ahead, one may ask? I say it’s a month to continue to rely on God and let him order your steps. It’s not a hard thing to do when you know He only wants the best for you. His ways or not ours way, but His way Read more
Spoken Thoughts 