February 8, 2026

Crumbs

For an excellent meal, now leave no crumbs
A testament of preparation well done
Consumed with great appreciation
Coming together after contemplation

Now evidence of great worth and clout
We see crumbs that brought much help about
Good news perhaps or spoken words
As a symphony of music from joyous birds

Come together generously with our crumbs
Sharing, offering, giving whatever sums
Our bread, our cake, all morsels humbly given
Bring strength and encouragement for all the living

Charlotte-Anne Allen

February 1, 2026

Sooth

We search to know
And want to grow
To do the right things
Whatever life brings

How do we back a fact?
Make sure the source is accurate
The real, the truth
Now that is sooth

When we don’t know how
In the here and now
God sees that which is
Know that we are His

We behold this creation vast
Knowing little of future or past
Only God who carries us through
To show love and kindness in what we do

Charlotte-Anne Allen

Rhymes with “truth”

January 18, 2026

Embers

Glowing hot
Beneath the ashes
Smoldering there
Pondering, waiting

Guard it well
With wisdom and care
A thought to encourage
Is goodness there?

Look now for warmth
For deep compassion
In flame’s sparking
Bring not destruction

What is kind
And wholesome true
Will guide the calling
To know what to do.

Embers resting
Beneath the ashes

Charlotte-Anne Allen

January 11, 2026

All Creatures

All creatures
Great and small
Created by God’s own hand
Looking now upon tender child
So too at wisdom’s touch
And silvered hair

Life’s stories
Like a swirl
Of colors
Shadowed depths and
Golden sunrise sunset

Upon us all
So beams His Light
Pray, fall gently
Upon unseeing eyes

To warm hearts
Breath life
Grant sight

Bring healing
Speak joy

We give praise

Charlotte-Anne Allen 1/10/2026

December 28, 2025

Good Morning, God!

Maker, Creator
Lord God Almighty
Powerful, Omnipotent
Redeemer most Sovereign

Savior and friend
Merciful forgiver
Loving Father of life
Adonai, our great ruler

When in doubt, you offer faith
When afraid, you bring comfort
All-knowing omniscient
Seeing me true

Bringer of hope
Joy even in sorrow
Lifting us up
For every tomorrow

Charlotte-Anne Allen 12/27/2025

November 30, 2025

Reflections on Wheels

• There are times to be still and times to move
• Movement can be independent or dependent but affects all
• Fix your decisions on a strong frame
• Actions revolve around character and personality
• Direction seems elusive at times
• We turn in search of our best options
• Good physical activity and diet help keep things running well
• Moving goes more smoothly when well-planned
• The words around us affect what we do
• There must be power to enable movement of any kind
• Many things steer our course
• Making progress can be a circular process
• Changing positions should come after much thought and prayer
• God guides and moves us through each day

Charlotte-Anne Allen