Poems and Lyrics

The annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree took place on December 3rd at 8:00 PM. I watched the replay this morning on the news, and the sight was glorious. Even as I gazed on all the beautiful lights that emanated from that majestic tree, though, I thought, “It doesn’t begin to compare with […]

I’m dreaming of a blessed ChristmasJust like so many I have known.Where my full heart pondersAnd thinks and wondersAbout the things my God has done.I’m dreaming of a blessed ChristmasWith every Christmas card I write.I pray for each loved oneAnd thank God’s dear SonFor bringing each into my life.I’m dreaming of a blessed ChristmasAs old […]

What is the meaning of ‘corner stone’? Historically, the corner stone was the first stone set in a masonry building, with all other stones in the foundation being laid in reference to this first stone. Therefore, the corner stone was critical and the determining factor in the stability of the building. God has established His […]

In this world where deceit is the norm,can I tell you about Truth?In the middle of the hurt and the horror,may I introduce you to the Healer?As you struggle through the falsehoods,would you like to know Wisdom?If you are living in fear of death,may I show you Life?There is only one name.There is only one […]

When the thunder roarsI listen for Your calmtucked between the raindropsthat stream down my face.I see You in the lightning flashesthat scatter the dark cloudsof my night.I hear Your voice singingin the blustery windthat buffets my soul,and I rememberYou are in control. “Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of […]

Morning Star,sweet Light of Heaven,Life and Love that shine on me,Let Your Glory be my beaconnow and for eternity.As Your brightnesssplits my darkness,As Your life is born in me,Let my life be pure reflection –Your grace visible in me.Let Your light shinein and through me.Let Your purpose be my guide.Always living for Your glory,always, always […]

Sunrise revealed waves pounding against battered dunes,hiding the sands of the wide beach.Walkers tread carefullyto avoid boisterous waters that attempted to catch their anklesin the dim light.Through the morning hoursYou gently called those wavesback to sea,soothing their tempestand unveiling the treasuresthat the night waters washed ashore.Tiny housestossed aside by creatures of the deep,shared with land […]

Shine in me, O Light of Heaven.Fill my heart with truth and Light.Let the beauty of Your presenceFill my life with Your delight.When I view Your great creation,Endless skies or raging sea,Tiny dewdrops on each flowerAll speak of Your majesty.As the sunset crowns the mountainAnd the sunrise lights the day,Your love shines in my life’s […]

From the dark tomb of winterSpring bursts forth in resurrection.Trees raise their greenery in praise.Birds trill their hallelujahs, andflowers decorate the world with color.Celebration!The Earth has risen!Soon, my soul shall burst from winterinto its eternal spring.I shall know the glory of resurrection.Praise and hallelujahs will aboundas I soak in the colors of a new worldin […]

A Hug from HeavenSpring’s warm breeze embraced me,swirling around me in the quiet of the morning,caressing my face and armswith its gentle passing -a hug from Heaven.Shadows from clouds filtered the lightas they floated by,journeying to who knows where.My breeze,for now I claimed it,helped them on their way.In the stillness I listened.Hens quietly gossiped over […]

We’re busy, Lord,but are we busy for You?We’re working, Lord,but are our efforts getting through?Are we building for Your kingdomor just stacking hay and straw?Are we planting for Your kingdomthat is coming?Tune our ears to hear Your trumpet.Keep our eyes set on Your goal.Let Your Kingdom come.Let Your Kingdom come. Busyness can take on a […]

Father,Thank You for – a warm bed,good food to eat,more than I need,children who want to serve You,a good husband,eyes to see Your world,rainy days,the ability to read, think, reason,family,shoes for my feet,birds that sing,hot showers,quiet,Your Word,music,life,babies, smiles,friends, grace,hope,Heaven,church,mobility,love,You.What are you thankful for today? Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, […]

The Light dawnedon a Sunday morningin the darkest of hoursand shone into simple livestorn by fearand culture and sorrow.His Light flowed and overflowedand spilled into heart after heart –never dimmed, never quenched.It shined through the darkness of ages.It blazed through the hardness of history.It fired through the evil of mankind’s debauchery.It glowed through sadness and […]

The past few weeks have been weeks of sorrow for multiple friends. Wives have buried husbands. Moms and dads have lost children. Others are providing care for loved ones with life threatening illnesses. Suffering.Psalm 34:18 reminds us that God is near the broken hearted. “The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, […]

From the beginningWe have longedFor fulfillmentAnd peace,Joy and love.We have searched In all the world has to offer –The glitter,The education,The golden riches,Comfort and leisure,But we remain emptyUntil we find The Pearl of Great PriceAnd give all we haveTo claim Him. 44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the […]

As we celebrate Resurrection Sunday, may we never forget the price that Jesus paid for our redemption. We live in grace and peace because He bore our sorrows. We have forgiveness because He paid the price for our sins. May God be praised! In the dark of Calvary,In the suffering there,Sorrow labored, Heaven weptFor my […]

Today, I remember the cross,the suffering,the pain,the dishonor,the crueltythat my Savior bore in my place.Today, I thank Himfor His steadfast lovethat held Him to that crossfor me. 17 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: 18 Where they crucified him, and […]

When morning comes,I will have my coffeeas I watch the new daygently unfurl its promise.I will lift my heart to the Daystar, and listen for His voiceas He wakes the slumbering birds. My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up (Psalm 5:3).

God poured Heaven’s treasureInto a tiny manger.Angels sang.Humble shepherds worshipped.Magi travelled.A mother pondered.Light penetrated darkness,and life changed.God’s treasure reached to earth. To you. To me.We have this treasure in earthen vesselsbecause He came -Immanuel. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of […]

November came today, Swept in on blustery breezes, And autumn leaves danced a jig Beneath a dome of gray. November came with streaks, gold and crimson, weaving through evergreen. Grapevines showing off. November came In celebration and prophecy Of year’s end – Announced in colorful abandon. Ecclesiastes 3:11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: […]