An Empty Tomb
From Bethlehem to Golgotha.
From a Manger to a cross.
From a cross to a tomb.
The Bread of Life left that room~
Cooking fish on the seashore,
Peter met the Lord!
Eyes met, questions were asked, forgiveness flowed.
You’ve heard how the story goes.
Now, the resurrected Jesus is asking you…
“Do you love me?
Are you willing to go?
Will you take up your cross and follow?”
From Bethlehem to Golgotha…will you take a stand?
Jesus asks this question; “Do you love me?
Do you, love me? You see, I’m not in that tomb.
I’m sitting at the right hand of my father in heaven…
Waiting for you to come out of your tomb.”
~Marla Shaw O’Neill Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026
John 21:15-25 King James Version – 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
Eighty-six Cents
Eight-six cents isn’t that much unless you’re trying to buy something and you come up short.
Eight-six cents was all I needed.
But I didn’t have my purse, no phone and I felt quite defeated.
Then a young boy came to my rescue.
He said, “Excuse me ma’am here’s a dollar for you.”
Eight-six cents isn’t much until~
But thank the Lord for little boys like you, who knew just what to do.
Unexpected miracles come to us each day.
We don’t always recognize them though, because they’re given in unimaginable ways.
A smile, a gentle touch, doesn’t seem like much.
But when you’re alone and long for that smile or a familiar touch.
That tiny miracle offered gives you such peace and you realize,
That’s no ordinary thing…
Are you short eight-six cents?
What would you do, if someone next to you, was in need?
Open your eyes, and see, you’re the miracle others, too, may need.
~Marla Shaw O’Neill March 28, 2026
Genesis 1 King James Version – In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. (God created all things, even miracles.)
The Call
I met a gentle man today. He was kind and had the most piercing eyes. He reminded me of someone I’d met many years ago.
“What can I do for you sir? Are you here for the free food and more? We feed the homeless and shelter them, we also feed their soul.”
“Yes, I know.” Said the man. “I’m grateful for your service. It’s not what you can do for me, you see, I’ve been watching you for a very long time. I only came by to thank you. I want to thank you for accepting me and for all you’ve done these fifty years. I’ve seen you struggle; I’ve seen your tears. I’ve heard each and every prayer. I’ve seen your humility as you have shared, my love, to all who’d listen. Thank you for loving me and believing. Your journey is not yet over there’s something I need you to do. Life is not easy but daughter, I promise you, the struggle will be worth every minute you’ve given without complaint or, recompense.”
He smiled and I sensed he was no ordinary man.
A light shined all around him. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. He grinned and then, he disappeared.
Warmth filled my being. My strength was renewed. Joy flooded my heart and I sang and whistled a happy tune.
Jesus, Oh sweet Jesus, what love you have for us all, when we open our hearts and accept your life changing call. Your love lifted me and forever set me free. Yes Lord, I know, it’s worth it all.
Take my life and use it to bring you praise and glory.
Souls are perishing, lives are out of control. But Papa God you sent Jesus to rescue us for this sinful fall.
A gentle man came to visit me today. Friends, will you accept His call?
~Marla Shaw O’Neill, March 25, 2026
Hebrews 13:2 King James Version – Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Hebrews 13:2 New King James Version – Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.
Living Water
Jesus is not the well, He is the Living Water.
Bring your jar filled with life’s cares to the well where, The Spring of Living Water dwells and leave it there.
Where Jesus waits, for you to come, to talk about all that you have done.
Without shame or guilt, not one drop well be spelt, as his love and forgiveness flow.
If you’ll listen to him, and then, let go, you’ll never thirst again. You have nothing to lose and everything to win. From the well, where living water flows.
Leave your jar of emptiness, no more pain or loneliness, go and tell everyone you meet, to come see the man, that made your life complete.
He sits beside the well, waiting just for you, this humble man from Galilee.
Just like the Samaritan woman, he longs to set you free.
Without judgement, or ridicule, let the Living Waters wash away your sin, and if you’ll drink the living water, you’ll never thirst again.
~Marla Shaw O’Neill March 16, 2026
You can read about the account in John 4:1-42
Shout for Joy
I’m a pray’n, fast’n, liv’n, shout’n,
Bible quote’n, sing’n hallelujah,
Hand clap’n, toe tap’n, preach’n,
Walk’n, talk’n, born again,
Child of God!
I’m a hand raise’n, spirit speak’n,
Jesus love’n, on my way to heaven,
Blood bought, soul set free, child of
The Living God!
I’m a sold out, serving Jesus,
Soul saving, Watch’n, Faithful,
Hand shake’n, demon slay’n, Spring
of living water giv’n, poured out,
Earth mov’n, to see you saved and on
Your way to heaven in Jesus’ name, Amen!
Because…
Jesus said, so!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill March 3, 2026
Acts 3:8-16 King James Version – 8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God:
John 11:42-44 King James Version – 42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. 43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. 44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.
Acts 2:2-4 King James Version 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Exodus 15:20-21 King James Version – 20 And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. 21 And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
But Who Do You Say That I Am
As a follower of Jesus do you know him?
Do you really, really know him?
Do you know that He is love?
Do you know that He loves, you?
Has your love for him grown cold?
Are you lukewarm, stagnant, complacent?
Sleeping, have you surrendered you soul…
To the dark side?
Wandering blind, no longer complete!
Who is Jesus to you? Do you still seek?
Wake up warrior, dry bones come alive…
Come back to your first love. He’s wooing you to abide.
Remember who He is, let His refreshing flood your soul.
Cry out to Jesus show the world your love is, bold…
The Savior is priceless; His love cannot be bought or sold.
Freely He gave His love upon the tree,
From death to life, He’ll live forever in thee!
“I love you with an everlasting love.
If you love me live your life fully with me.”
Bowing in repentance I fully recognize,
Jesus, with your loving, piercing, eyes…
Hear my cry…
Forgive me Abba! Yes, I know you. Now my soul is satisfied.
Complacency is no longer an option for me. Jesus, I adore you.
I will not compromise.
Lord, I see you and You see me.
My heart opens with brand new eyes.
Fully alert. Fully whole. Yes, Jesus, I know, you.
Your love heals it never dies.
Jesus saved my soul and gave me a brand-new identity.
I’m a walking, talking, sold out child of God!
I’m renewed, set free, delivered from complacency.
I’m not going under; I’m going over to the other side.
Now love is pouring from heaven’s throne…
I’m restored, unshakable, fully grown.
I know, I really, really know, who Jesus is~
You are the Christ, the son of the Living God!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill March 2, 2026
Matthew 16:15-17 KJV He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
John 13.34 King James Version 34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
Living in Light Years
Swept up in the moment…
Where stars are light years away…
The earth spins in orbit, to vast to display.
Where galaxies are still forming, infinite, by God’s command.
We look on in wonder, mere mortals, man.
Trees mock us unwavering and steadfast as they stand,
While time slips away.
Tens of thousands of angels watch us as we pray.
God in his wisdom, simply spoke, “Obey.”
Winds blow, rocks form, seas deepen, here to stay.
What vanity to look at the universe and not see…
The Creator, in all His Glory!
Humility takes you to the High Places…
Look into the sky…see the stars,
You and I will one day fly, away!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill February 24, 2026
Romans 8:20-31 King James Version
20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,
21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.
23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?
25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
Heavenly Places
With more behind me than in front of me,
I sit many times and think
Why am I still here, Lord?
I sense him smile and wink.
Take one day at a time, for now, faith is.
Come, sit with me in the heavenly places.
Take one moment at a time I’ll fill all the empty spaces.
Child, this isn’t your final home.
YHWH! YHWH! I breathe you in and out.
YHWH! YHWH! Forgive me when I doubt.
Sitting in the stillness, I feel the wind gently blow.
It’s not over yet, my precious one, be patient as you go.
You may grow old and tired; and feel as ancient as the skies.
But little one, listen, the soul never dies.
Keep walking, serving and loving, so that others will see and know
That life isn’t really about pleasure or great gain.
It’s about the one who gives them life, to live and thrive and remain.
Remember, it’s in the heavenly places where you’ll find true peace.
Growing old is a gift that many do not receive.
Count each day as a blessing; old souls are rare you see…
Spend your time in heavenly places, it’s home where you’ll never leave.
