I love my children dearly with all my heart Though I made a sad mistake right from the start. By not showing them more understanding, affection and care Now they are all grown and have nice families. I am proud of them and thank God for my little family of five. As I look back […]
In the quiet of my mind, I ponder, How am I seen through others’ eyes? A delicate soul to be cradled with care, Or a beacon of vanity, self-absorbed, or domineering? Do some look up to me, yearning for my grace? Yet why do others hesitate, to trust, to embrace? Am I a figure of […]
Feeling as though my life’s flame burns low, I hope someone out there will know, The strain I bear to do what’s right and honorable. I press on, this quest to end with grace, My efforts, not in vain, But in time, they will certainly show. By Barron Greenwalt circa 2012
By Barron Greenwalt, 1992 It was the last minutes if the game. Waiting, I breathed the heavy air filled with the sweaty odor of my fellow players. It seemed to be a reminder of the weighted burden of my purpose, hold the other teams back, finally, the quarterback called the snap count, “…., […]
When I was young, But older than one, My father said, “Let’s go together And leave your sister and mother” The lure was selected with great thought The lure I chose was the one I bought I caught the bass With just one cast The bass fought hard He was just the […]
The wind is a ghost The wind is a juggler of leaves. The wind is a roaring lion, coming to devour the trees. The wind is a rainmaker, taking away life’s strife. The wind is a thief in the night, taking away the obstacles of life. The wind is a wolf, […]
Barron Greenwalt August 12, 2014 The Making of a Strong Testimony I have never grown personally while in a comfort zone. Overcoming adversity, diversity and hardship seems to be the key to overcoming my character flaws. These times and stories make my testimony. These times reinforce in me “Every time we face the deserts of […]
BARRON GREENWALT·WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017 Be ready at a moment’s notice! Whenever someone confides in you about taking their own life, let them know that no matter how hard life has gotten, with God there is hope. If they believe that there’s nothing and there is no one who can make it right, tell them […]
Your children must understand your core beliefs, especially your religious convictions. For me, it is essential to impart Christian morals, and principles, and to set parental goals in line with my faith. As Deuteronomy 6:6-7 instructs, “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to […]
