Poems and Lyrics

In the rushing of this world around us, turning every day; running when we should be walking, trying to find our way. Only one road leads to happiness. Only one road leads to peace. We find that road before us when our senseless strivings cease. We must wait on the Lord – resting in […]

My soul is wrapped up in You, Lord.You are my breath,my life,my joy,my righteousness. When I cry,You catch my tears.When I struggle,You lift my hands.When I am silent,Your Spirit whispers love to my heart. The clamor of this worldrubs like sandpaper on my soul;Still, in You,I find rest.I find peace. Worry grabs me and throws […]

Something about the morning when the sun awakens and puts the darkness to bed. Something about the freshness of dew and the cardinal’s song that calls to the heart and whispers “hope”. Something about the still air lighting butterfly soft on the skin, that tells life to pay attention. Something about the scattered fairy hankies […]

If I could see today from eternity’s view, the sorrows would seem lighter, the joys would be brighter, and the burdens that I carry would not chafe. If I could see today from eternity’s view, my heart would reach to lift, my hands would seek to serve; I would know that love alone survives. If […]

In Christ I have forgiveness. In Christ I know sweet peace. In Christ, my heart finds refuge, and senseless strivings cease. In Christ, my soul is settled in love so pure and kind. His word gives light and guidance, and mercy there I find. Though difficulties trouble and sorrow maims my soul, in […]

The hymn, This is My Father’s World, has been on my heart for several days. I remember singing this song in elementary school, and it has remained a favorite through the years. Each morning as I walk, I hear the songs of the redbirds, and I see the intricate beauty of the flowers and grasses […]

The United States flag, reflecting the growth and challenges of this nation, has gone through many changes during its history https://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagfact.html. From 1776 until today, it has flown to represent a country that honors liberty. Freedom is never free – it always rides on the back of sacrifice and hard work. The United States flag […]

Matthew 16:15 But whom say ye that I am? The disciples were surrounded by people crying out for help from Jesus and by those who wished Jesus would just go away. Speculations were flying about this Man. After one encounter with some religious leaders, Jesus asked His disciples what others were saying about Him (as […]

According to James Scott Bell, the two most important prayers are “Help me, help me, help me” and “Thank you, thank you, thank you”. Both seem terribly appropriate right now. Psalm 22: 19 But be not thou far from me, O Lord: O my strength, haste thee to help me. Psalm 12:1 Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for […]

Truth is a word that is much talked about but little practiced in our world today. We struggle to unravel the different accounts and perspectives as factions shout out their facts, and we see those facts pressed and stretched like modeling clay to form the “truth” of the moment. There is only one place that […]

When my heart has gone astray, pushed against Your will, I am thankful just to know that You love me still. Though my soul so fragile seems, struggling to fulfill, my heart leaps with joy to think that You love me still. Upheld by Your grace alone. Sheltered in Your care. Thankful that You rescued […]

The coffee is hot! It’s ready – I’m not – to face the day that’s ahead. Many chores to be done before setting sun, but my feet keep turning toward bed. I cannot go out with a victory shout when my body is struggling to rise. My hair is askew – these wrinkles are new! […]

Luke 12:6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? 7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. When life’s sorrows roll over my soul, and my heart trembles. When confusion reigns in all […]

You are the treasure of my heart, the Bright and Morning Star Who lights the steps I take. You are the One Who rescued me, giving liberty from chains I couldn’t break. You are. Questions swirling in my head; accusations – God is dead – but I know that You are alive. My heart beats […]

Forgiveness – Letting go of the hurts of the past by releasing them into the hands of the Father; Refusing to pick the scab on the wound; Living in the cleanness of the moment instead of wallowing in dirty laundry; Removing the burr under the saddle rather than cherishing it to be irritated each time […]

Easy to become jaded and sarcastic – guarding and protecting self. Easy to build walls to hide behind rather than bridges to connect. Easy to criticize, to assume the worst and tear down. Easy to jump to a conclusion and react without understanding. Easy to pretend. Love, though, reaches out, opening oneself to become vulnerable […]

Remember His goodness; remember His grace. Remember His leading through life to this place. Remember the joy of forgiveness of sin. Remember the peace of His presence within. Remember His strength in the trials you’ve faced. Remember the lessons He’s taught through His grace. When discouragement comes and His light seems dim, it’s time to […]

Sometimes my faith feels like an army marching forward, stepping in rhythm to the Spirit’s heart. Song flows easily – the message clear and simple to proclaim. My heart stands strong in trust and secure in belief. But sometimes my heart trembles in the face of the trial and my army retreats, looking for a […]

When darkness overwhelms my soul and day has turned to night, the Savior is my Rock of Strength and my eternal light. When all around my world is tossed, and I am torn and sore, I cling to Him Who died for me – this One Whom I adore. Often I find myself adrift on […]

Disease, darkness, death often seem to be the victors in this world – seem to move unchallenged, strutting and claiming victims one by one. The lies of the enemy scream and threaten, battering the door of the soul and attempting to drown out TRUTH. But Truth will not perish. Darkness and evil will not prevail. […]