Poems and Lyrics

Overwhelmed by His majesty, humbled by His grace I stand in awe that a King would die in my place I can’t help but wonder why He loved me so But I’m glad He did, and I’m glad I know — God so loved the world that He gave His only Son my soul to […]

Oh, Father, I thank You today! I thank You for Christmas! Thank You for the love of my family, the joy of sharing and giving, the excitement and wonder of children, and lights and celebration. Most of all, Father, I thank You for Your love – the gift of Your Son, Who brought Christmas to […]

On fire with color and light, awash in autumn’s air, brilliantly showcasing the Father’s creative touch. Arms lifted to the sky in praise to His heart of grace, standing as witness to His constant care. Gently, breezes loosen the colors from their arms, cascading them in showers – a gift for Spring. Ecclesiastes 3:1 To […]

I cannot doubt His tender love though sadness I may see for in the smiles of children, dear, His heart calls out to me. I cannot doubt His faithful care when all around I see the beauty of an Autumn day displayed on every tree. I can not lose the joy He gives when trials […]

When you read the Psalms, you can not help but notice the difficulties of David’s life, his sorrow, his fear, his despair. You also can not help but notice how time and again he cries out to God for help. So many times, a psalm begins with sorrow and ends with praise as David remembers […]

Everywhere I look I see confusion – Conflict in the things we say and do. My heart struggles with the music vocalized by voices untrue. Still, my heart hopes in each morning as dawn’s colors shatter the night. In God’s embrace I am covered by grace, My God is faithful and true. My God is […]

When I focus on the problem, I am overwhelmed; my feet are paralyzed and my heart is troubled and shaken. My emotions scream no hope, no answer, no light, no help, no purpose. When I focus on Jesus, my perspective changes and light breaks through. Though answers may elude me, I know He is in […]

Could anything else happen? We have friends suffering greatly with COVID-19, the country of Afghanistan is in upheaval, and Haiti has been decimated once again. Not to mention the unrest in our own country. To quote an old gospel song, “troublesome times are here”. Prayers have centered on seeking healing, seeking relief from persecution, seeking […]

Where do I go when the world is crumbling and the enemy’s rumblings threaten my heart? Where do I run when the sky is falling, completely mauling my plans and dreams? Where do I hide when the things I cherish hopelessly perish in front of my eyes? What do I say when the lies are […]

Isaiah 64:4 – For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him. I can’t imagine the glory of Heaven.I can’t imagine how God can improve upon the majesty and beauty […]

This morning, a song by Andrew Peterson keeps looping in my head and heart. A prayer for faith, it speaks of our need for the Father. It seems a good prayer for today. “Faith To Be Strong” Give us faith to be strongFather, we are so weakOur bodies are fragile and wearyAs we stagger and […]

It is not unusual for old songs to come to mind while I am driving. Songs that helped shape my life and carry me along on the journey of faith. That is what happened this morning when I began humming a tune published around 1972 by Bill and Gloria Gaither. In a time when it […]

The hymn “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us” was written by Stuart Townsend. The words are a powerful reminder of the character of God and what He has done to demonstrate His love for us. I am so thankful for His great love. This song seems a good way to begin this week. How […]

When the light is bright and the sky is clear, I sing of the Faithful One. When His presence guides and seems so near, I sing of the Faithful One. When flowers bloom brightly and colors abound, I sing of the Faithful One. When the love of friends is all around, I sing of the […]

We sang an old song at church on Sunday. The hymn “Be Thou My Vision” is of Irish origin and is sung to the tune of an Irish folk song. The words date back centuries, but the modern version is thought to have been translated in 1905 by Mary Byrne and arranged in 1912 by […]

There’s a sweetness in His presence as I walk with Him each day. There is calmness and assurance when I trust Him and obey. For though His way is narrow and the hills can be quite steep, I walk confidently forward when I’m following His feet. There are times that I may wander, following my […]

I have sung this song all of my life. I remember singing it as a child and feeling the responsibility of obedience. I wasn’t sure how to trust, but I knew that obeying was important. I sang this song thinking that last verse could not happen until Heaven. As I grew, I learned that my […]

I have needed this reminder recently. I thought you might need it, too. Does the sun refuse to bring the morning in just because the world is filled with grief and sin? Does the candle’s glow diminish in the night; can the darkness that surrounds exhaust its light? Or does the shine overcome making blackness […]

Surpassing comprehension, Above all I can see The mystery of God’s great love Redeeming me. I glory in His presence. I wonder at His grace. His goodness overwhelms my heart each day. Surrounded by His goodness, My trials seem so light. The brightness of His presence Dispels my night. Pressed down and running over His […]

In the dark before the dawn hearts faint and souls tremble, caught in the whys and wherefores of life, bound by nets of fear and regret – unable to see through the mist to the coming light. But Dayspring comes piercing through the blackness, spreading the warmth of hope. Open eyes! Open hearts to this […]