Laveda D. Rockford

Like a dove perched on a branch gazing down,             He watched this sight. Bells tinkled as camels traveled through the night. A clear, bright, beautiful sky.             The dove looked up to see the light. A star shone bright in the sky,             Causing day to shine at night. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” He took flight and flew through the night and on through the day, Until He settled near where He knew the baby would lay. That night He saw shepherds caring for their sheep,             When an angel of the LORD came forth to speak. They cowered in fear at first sight,             Then joyous elation over took their fright...

I love how leaves glisten on a tree in the early morning dew. The sun shines down and dispels the evils of the age in the twinkling of an eye. Not every leaf glistens as you see this sight. One only, out of every two. The ones that do seem to glow in the warmth of the sun. Shimmering bright above the darkness, a mornings good bye. In His presence the wind begins to blow, causing branches to move, giving life to the leaves, ebb and flow. The clock ticks on though something changed in time. I love how leaves glisten on a tree in the early morning dew. The sun shines down and dispels the evils of the age in the twinkling of an eye. © 2017 Laveda D. Rockford *** As you know, I am writing the sequel of Captive Deliverance and this poem is a natural example of what will happen. In the twinkling of an eye, things will change. One will be taken, and the other left. What you don't know is that Yahreh is one of the two witnesses that speak a...

YAHREH is the screenplay of Captive Deliverance , a Christian Mystery Crime Drama. In this excerpt, the beginning is the evidence of Light. No matter where Gina is, whether in the depths, or in the heights, GOD is with her. YAHREH , screenplay *** FADE IN EXT. HELICOPTER SHOT The scene opens up looking through the trees onto a blacktop road meandering through the hillside. The front of Gina’s car is seen driving through the scenic route. The helicopter shot continues to circle the car until it focuses on the back of the car. ELS GINA’S CAR Gina’s car, being driven by Fred, down a two-lane highway. The blacktop curves in the distance. Small hills and beautiful trees line the road. No sound or traffic at all. It’s a beautiful day with billowing clouds passing overhead. MOVING SHOT The camera draws close to the passenger side window. Gina, looking out the window toward the sky. When she looks toward the heavens, a look of amazement shows on he...

Oh, satan and his devices use much to destroy the righteous. Hurling hate and spewing fear. But those who live under the wings of the Almighty need not fear.  Open the eyes for those to see, those who have ears, let them hear. Nothing he does can remove Gods promise, nothing he plans will change Gods course. Those who live within this gift are sure and safe in His arms. No terror by night or arrow by day will change the heart of those today. Thank you, Jesus, for Your strength. I could not live in this world without You! Where You are, there I may be also, until then, I will trust and lean on You. Your love retains me, Your strength sustains me.  Oh, Lord, bless those who need You, strengthen those who are weak, feed those who hunger, and give drink to those who thirst. You gather the tears of those who cry to be a witness against the evil one. For there are many who need You today, this is my prayer. May God bless those in need.  Amen. ...

YAHREH is the screenplay of CAPTIVE DELIVERANCE , a Christian Mystery Crime Drama.  In this excerpt, Sheriff Pattison and the State Attorney are in the observation room with other members of law enforcement when FBI Special Agent Wade Hamilton walks into the room.  They watch while Fred is being interrogated by Officer Jenkins in the adjoining room. YAHREH , screenplay *** INT. OBSERVATION ROOM MS WADE / ¾ FRONTAL VIEW WADE (TO SHERIFF PATTISON): “Give me a few minutes with him.” MS/SHERIFF PATTISON/OVER THE SHOULDER Sheriff Pattison looks at the State Attorney. MS STATE ATTORNEY STATE ATTORNEY: “It wouldn’t hurt.” MS/SHERIFF PATTISON/OVER THE SHOULDER Sheriff Pattison turns toward Wade. SHERIFF PATTISON: “Okay, but don’t go rogue on us!” MS WADE/OVER THE SHOULDER Wade opened the door and walked out of the observation room, closing the door behind him. REVERSE ANGLE/FS OBSERVATION ROOM Everyone in the o...

Close to the end of this crime drama, Gina is leaving town. While driving, she reflects on the time she had there. There were many good memories regardless of the terrible things that happened to her. She looked up into the cloudy sky to see if she could glimpse the Lord and thank Him for everything – the good, the bad, and the ugly! All of a sudden through the clouds, the sun broke out and shined upon her.   YAHREH, screenplay *** MCU GINA/EYE LEVEL/THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD Gina looks down at the radio. FS CAR RADIO/REVERSE ANGLE/OVER THE SHOULDER Gina’s hand comes into frame and turns up the radio. GINA SINGING/REVERSE ANGLE Gina begins singing along with the music. FS/OVER THE SHOULDER/DRIVING Gina drives up to a three-way intersection. Passing through the intersection. FS GINA Gina is singing to the music and happy when she hears a loud crash coming from the passenger side of her car. FS PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW The pas...

In the previous excerpt from my screenplay YAHREH, FBI Special Agent Wade Hamilton and his team were informed about the raid that was to take place. However, the latest news found Wade holding his phone between his knees with his head bowed. The excitement of having this assignment over only to find out there was a crazy man on the loose was enough to blow the wind out of his sails. He wasn’t a praying man, but after meeting Gina, and sensing there had been a higher power at work here, he thought, What would it hurt? He said a silent prayer, asking the Lord to watch over Gina, and then, as an afterthought, he asked the Lord to give him insight on what to do. He got up slowly after he finished talking to the Lord and opened his bedroom door. He yelled out to Juan, “Get the guys together for a briefing in five minutes.” During the briefing, Cindy had to ask this question. YAHREH, screenplay YAHREH : A NEW DEVELOPMENT AND A SILENT PRAYER *** MS FBI AGENT ...

This week I have been working on my second book and screenplay. While writing, I use scripture to explain how the Holy Spirit leads the main characters in this sequel. The sequel of YAHREH is an exciting time to live, for they were made for such a time as this.  In YAHREH, Gina was rescued by the FBI who the LORD sent to help her.  The LORD uses people for His purpose, and sometimes it's people who do not believe. But while watching what transpired in her life, her future husband, FBI Special Agent Wade Hamilton, gave his life to the LORD. YAHREH is the screenplay of CAPTIVE DELIVERANCE During times of  trouble we are reminded daily to meditate and hold the Word of God in our heart. This Scripture is one that foretells how the LORD delivers the righteous out of affliction. "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all." ~ Psalm 34:19 "The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their...

In the previous excerpt from my screenplay YAHREH, FBI Special Agent Wade Hamilton and his team spent the night rounding up the Black Bloods hired to kill Gina.  Wade watches Gina until she leaves for work the next morning, then heads to the FBI rental house to get some sleep.  YAHREH : A CHRISTIAN MYSTERY THRILLER  YAHREH : A GOOD DAY AFTER ALL *** INT. FBI RENTAL HOUSE FS FRONT ROOM FBI RENTAL HOUSE Juan walks to Wade's door with a phone in his hand. MS JUAN WALKING UP TO THE DOOR He lifts his hand to knock on the door. He knocks on the door loudly. JUAN : "Boss, get up. Bill is on the line. He said he called your cell phone for the past hour and you didn't answer. He left three messages. He wants to talk to you." MS THROUGH THE DOOR / FS INTO WADE'S ROOM Wade wakes up and grabs his cellphone and turns it on. He jumps out of bed and sprints to open the door. MS JUAN Juan hands him the phone. MS WADE Wade closes t...