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February 14, 2018
Palpitations: A Surprise (Book Launch)!
Surprise!
It’s an impromptu late night book launch ( because that is a thing, right?). 
Sweet
In response to The Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge, Sweet
Psalm 75:8
For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same:
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I must confess, I’m guilty of having a sweet tooth. This confession is especially painful because a few years ago I completely cut out sugar after walking into a Tesco’s in London a few times and noticing that all of the customers spent most of their time in the confectionery, biscuit and drinks aisles. It was an odd combination of “Eureka!” and despair.
My subsequent sugar purge was an eye-opening experience, to say the least. For the first two weeks I felt weak and sick all the time and suffered horrible headaches and tremors. It was like I imagined withdrawal from a real drug must be like, to a minor extent. After two weeks, however, I no longer desired sugar and it stayed that way until I wound up on the island and pretty much had limited choices in terms of food. I reluctantly started eating sweet things again and fell right off the wagon.
Kind of.
You see, eating sugar on a tropical island is a vastly different experience from eating sugar in a city like London. For one, the sugar on the island is just sweeter somehow, in a rich and fulfilling sort of way. Second, the locals are obsessed with the concept of using bitter herbs to purify your blood, reducing what they call “sweet blood” by reducing the impact of the high carb lifestyle in as natural a way as possible. Which brings me to today’s photo.
The red liquid in my favourite coffee mug is an infusion of sorrel, a gorgeous flower of the hibiscus family, and ginger. The concoction is sweetened with cane sugar and is quite a treat for the taste buds. It tastes about as good as I’d expect a drink made of flowers to taste. The best part? This sweet treat is guilt-free. Sorrel is about as blood purifying as a herbal remedy can be. You can have your cake and eat it too. Sweet.
February 7, 2018
WPC: Tour Guide (Please Don’t Stalk Me)
In response to The Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge, Tour Guide.
I’m sitting here smiling at the timing of today’s WPC, whose topic is basically, “Show Us Where You Live.” Erm, yeah. How does one tactfully address such a challenge without endangering oneself and voiding your insurance? Kiddies, never post your current whereabouts on social media. Is that even possible, what with location data embedded in photos and all that modern jazz? This certainly is the age of uncertainty. This challenge calls for multiple photos, so please, you’ll recognize some of the locations, but just don’t turn this weird, okay.
Tour Guide mode ON.
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I spent most of today in the breathtakingly beautiful city of Montego Bay. This first photo was taken in the early afternoon with my modest Android phone, but great beauty doesn’t need a fancy camera. Who can help but feel relaxed in a place like this? The place was full of tourists, but still calm and peaceful.
A little further down the road, there’s this beach.
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Since we seem to be working in reverse chronological order here, I found this imposing silk cotton tree/clothes stall inside the building where I had lunch. No, I won’t say where, except to say that it’s in Montego Bay, but the food was delicious.
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When I’m really in the mood for some inspiration, I head east, to Duncan’s Bay. Again, another bay. These places are great for the soul. I recommend living as close to one as possible, except in hurricane season. 
February 3, 2018
Peculiar (I’ve Tasted God)
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Peculiar
Am I peculiar?
Strange to you?
A stone of stumbling?
Do I offend?
When I speak (the) truth,
Deny the lie,
Sting the disobedient heart?
Believe (and) don’t be confused
I’m so precious
I’ve tasted God and He’s gracious
I am a lively stone
Peculiar people
You are a chosen generation
A holy nation
Sing forth His praises
He has called you
Out of the darkness
Into His marvellous light
You are His people
His chosen ones
Peculiar people
Strange and strong
Come taste and see
The Lord is good
Chosen generation
Royal priesthood
Strangers and pilgrims
Flee from lust
Let them see your good works
Shine forth your honest heart
So sweet and precious
I’ve tasted God and He’s gracious
(Bridge)
You are a chosen generation
Royal priesthood
A holy nation
A peculiar people
Shout forth His praises
Step out of darkness
Come into the light
Come and taste this marvellous light
Lyrics written 2/2/2018, 1 Peter 2, emphasis on verse 9
February 1, 2018
The Greatest Love
The Greatest Love
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I love you Jesus
My Saviour
I praise you Jesus
My everything
When I was all alone
Heart adrift
You sent Your love down
You spread Your arms out
And rescued me
You set me free
Jesus you love me
Blood shed for me
Hallelujah, hallelujah
My Saviour died for me
Blood spilled for me
Jesus you love me
Let me be with you forever
My loving Lord and Saviour
A planted tree
Jesus you love me
Jesus you love me
I love you Jesus
No turning back
You direct my path
No stumbling
When I was down and out
Gone astray
You let your mercy flow
You let your grace grow
You rescued me
And set me free
You are the greatest love of all
The only Love there is
Your love for me
You Are high above them all
(Who) No one can tear me from your arms
You love me
Jesus loves me, this I know
He loves me
Lyrics written 31/1/2018, Multiple compositions
January 31, 2018
Once in a Blue Moon
Super blue blood moon 2018
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January 24, 2018
Moonstruck: Variations on a Theme
This is in response to The Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge, Variations on a Theme.
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There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory.
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Psalm 8:3
When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained;
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Psalm 148:3
Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light!
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“But immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, AND THE STARS WILL FALL from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
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For the stars of heaven and their constellations Will not flash forth their light; The sun will be dark when it rises And the moon will not shed its light.
January 19, 2018
Where My Feet Have Trod
Landscapes featuring rural paths
Proverbs 4:26
Watch the path of your feet And all your ways will be established.
January 18, 2018
Heavenly Dreams (Rondel)
This is a rondel-style poem derived from the poetweet rondel, “Spaceship Dreams.”
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Heavenly Dreams
In the sight of God most precious
Is the death of His saints
Golden streets and a crystal sea. Gorgeous.
Heavenly dreams call out to me
For a different occasion
Continue. Walk on the DARK side.
Take a look at His new creation!
Let wisdom be your guide.
Yesterday, low rumblings last night
World, look up, it’s time…
To shine! That’s right, thunder
And piecemeal lightning. It begins.
Just one and not a bird in sight
January 17, 2018
Silence
In response to The Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Silence
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Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent
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