Whittled Words

In 1998, while navigating a daunting life event, I crafted poems and prose. Wordsmith, Punster — two words my friends use to describe me. “WhittledWords” is the byline I’ve chosen to describe my writing.

Meme

LAUGHTER: Cure for the common OLD!

A Cheerful heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22 This meme…

January 29, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 1

To the chief musician on wind instruments, a Psalm of…

January 28, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 2

To the chief musician on wind instruments, a Psalm of…

January 28, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 3

A Psalm of David when he fled from Absalom, his…

January 28, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 4

To the chief musician on stringed instruments, a Psalm of…

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Psalm 5

To the chief musician on stringed instruments, a Psalm of…

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Psalm 6

To the chief musician on stringed instruments, a Psalm of…

January 28, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 7

And ode of David, which he sang unto the Lord,concerning…

January 27, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 8

For the choir director, on the Philistine lute, a Psalm…

January 27, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 9

To the Chief Musician, a Psalm of David With all…

January 27, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 10

To the chief Musician—a Psalm of David O Lord, why…

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Poetical Psalms

Psalm 11

To the chief Musician—a Psalm of David In God, I…

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023

Poetry

Gentle Giant

January 27, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 12

To the chief musician upon stringed instruments, a Psalm of…

January 26, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 13

To the Chief Musician, a Psalm of David How long,…

January 26, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 14

To the Chief Musician, a Psalm of David The fool…

January 26, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 15

A Psalm of David Oh, Lord in your tent, tell…

January 26, 2023

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Psalm 16

A poem of David Preserve me, Oh God, I in…

January 26, 2023

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Psalm 17

A Prayer of David Oh Lord, hear a just cause,…

January 26, 2023

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Psalm 18

To the Chief Musician, a Psalm of David, the servant…

January 26, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 19

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David The heavens…

January 25, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 20

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David The Lord,…

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Poetical Psalms

Psalm 21

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David Oh Lord,…

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Psalm 22

To the chief Musician set to the tune of the…

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Psalm 23

The Lord is my Shepherd; I’ll not be in need.In…

January 24, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 24

The earth is the Lord’s land, and all it contains;The…

January 24, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 25

A Psalm of David Oh Lord, unto You, I do…

January 24, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 26

A Psalm of David Oh, vindicate me, Lord; my walk…

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

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Psalm 27

A Psalm of David The Lord is my light and…

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

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Psalm 28

A Psalm of David I’ll cry, Lord, my Rock, be…

January 22, 2023

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Psalm 29

A Psalm of David You sons of the mighty, ascribe…

January 22, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 30

A Psalm and song at the dedication of the house…

January 22, 2023

Poetry

“Death, Where is Your Sting?”

In 2018 noticed a Facebook post inquiry from a niece…

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023

Poetry

Rip Van Winkled

Am I awake, or do I dream;And has life started…

January 20, 2023

Poetry

Cinderella Ball

The first time I felt the magic of dance was…

January 19, 2023

Poetry

Butterfly Wishes

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this…

January 19, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 31

A Psalm and song at the dedication of the house…

January 18, 2023

Graphic Design

Missions Brochure

I did this brochure at least forty years ago! I…

January 16, 2023

Whittled Words

Forsaken, not Forgotten!

It was not the fear of finality but the fear…

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023

Meme

Pigs & Politicians

IMAGINE PIGS COULD REALLY FLY,AND LITTLE CHICKENS CRASH THE SKY,AND…

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023

Politics

WARFAIR

LORD, help me retain and wisely “publish” my reasoned, passionate…

December 22, 2022January 16, 2023

Poetical Psalms

Psalm 91

Those settled in secret with Most High, who hide,Shall under…

December 22, 2022January 16, 2023

Poetry

New Beginnings

Decisions I’ve made are now all in the past;And now…

December 22, 2022January 16, 2023

Poetry

Fragrant Flower

December 21, 2022January 16, 2023

Whittled Words

The Package vs. the Person

One indicator of spiritual/emotional maturity is that more satisfaction results…

December 21, 2022January 16, 2023

Whittled Words

Presents or Presence?

Written Christmas 2015 In 2015 I made a trip to…

December 20, 2022January 16, 2023

Meme

Joy vs Happiness

JOY is BEING God’s possession!Happiness is having possessions.

December 11, 2022January 16, 2023

Poetry

Humble Beginnings

I’m glad He came through humble means;Amid the din of…

December 11, 2022January 16, 2023

Whittled Words

Whittled words, fitly fashioned;Hesitant but impassioned.Breath of God, humble desire;Touch…

September 25, 2022January 16, 2023

Whittled Words

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