Poems and Lyrics

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Shepherds watched in wonder the Child in the manger bed. A lowly stall, the throne of God, Just as the angel said. Could a birth so humble bring God into sight? A mother mild with one small child will change the world tonight. Day Star shining brightly in the dark of night. One so small […]

Come walk with me to Bethlehem under the starlit sky. Come see the tired young couple who travel here tonight. Keep watch for soon a Baby’s cry will sound out soft and clear Announcing that the Light has come – God, Himself, is here. Look closely as poor shepherds come to gaze upon His face, […]

I see Jesus, bruised and broken, in the pages of His word. I see Jesus, God’s Word spoken, grace amazing, living Lord. I see Jesus in the temple holding court with priests and scribes. I see Jesus with the people, calling them to come alive. Every page has His prints on it. Every […]

Colors splash across browning grass and graying skies. God’s autumn glory. Colors splash acrossbrowning grass and graying skies.God’s autumn glory! ©Beth Mims

There’s a stirring in the air; the geese are on the wing. Gray clouds scurry over trees that shed clothing worn since spring. The v-shape points toward the south where the geese seek winter homes, and northern winds are threatening here where summer used to roam. There’s a stirring in the air, though my soul […]

He IS Lord of all. Not past or future tense; No maybe or perhaps.Right now, right where I amHe IS Lord of all. My situation doesn’t frighten Him.My lack of faith doesn’t make Him nervous.My indecision doesn’t cause Him uncertainty. He IS Lord of all. I trusted Him with my past when He saved me.I […]

For those who suffer from bouts of insomnia I offer my sympathies along with this description of a wakeful night. I hope it brings a smile. Awake well before morning my mind races with the to dos and why dids of life, chasing rabbits who birth bunnies before one can be caught, eluding needed sleep […]

If I had more words and better words, you would see the crystal waters bouncing over rocks and boulders, winking at the sun, invigorating the air with their passing. If I had more words and better words, you would inhale the pungent evergreen fragrance permeating senses, teasing memories captured in the freshness of cool air. […]

If Christ no longer gives to me,If no new blessing I can see,then I have given enough.If in the world no lost soul dies,no child in desperation cries,no troubled heart in sorrow lies,then I have done enough.But each day Jesus loves me moreand blessings flow from Christ my Lord – there still is much to […]

There will come a daywhen the trials of this life will all be gone.The morning of eternity will dawn clear and fair.There will come a daywhen all tears of sadness will be wiped away.The loveliness of laughter will replaceevery care.There will come a daywhen His dear face will fill my sight with praise.The skies will […]

Savior.How often I carelessly call on this nameignoring what it cost.Saviour.One Who saves.Jesus – Who purchased my freedom, my pardon,my lifeon Calvary.Savior.A title of honor purchased through shame;A word of forgiveness bought by punishment;The name of Life paid for in death.Here, where I find peace, He knew agony.This word of love made Him hated.Jesus, precious […]

I look back at the journey walked and the storms braved; There on the muddy path where my feet stumbled to find a way through the night, I see the footprints of the One Who walked each step with me. I look back at valleys and at mountaintops; sparkling rainbows breaking through rain, where good […]

The excitement was over. The disciples had lived through the horror of the arrest and trial, witnessed the agony of the cross, and experienced the resurrection at the tomb and through their own interactions with the resurrected Christ. Now what? They didn’t see Him everyday like before. They probably felt like they were living in limbo […]

So many times in childhood, my mother instructed me to ‘be still’! “Be still and listen.” “Be still and try this on.” “Be still and eat your food.” “Be still – quit squirming.” She usually needed me to be still to allow her to accomplish a task or meet an expectation, but the instruction was […]

Sufficient grace though my strength may be faltering;Sufficient love though my heart struggles still;When this hard world seems more than I can handle,My soul will rest content to trust His will. How many days I struggled in the darkness;How many nights I longed to see His light;My heart torn, scarred, and battered by the battle;My […]

Grace is so unfair.It offers love to the unlovable and provision to the selfish.It gives mercy to the unmerciful and sanctifies the sinful. Grace – offered by a perfect and holy Godto an imperfect and unholy people. Grace – bringing redemption to the sin enslaved andcleansing those encrusted with the scabs of sin. Grace – […]

Not a word to describe this elderly framedressed in boots for gardening,face flushed with perspiration,crowned by silver hair that has long since lostthe luster of youth. But the four-year-old pixie stoodhead askew,smiling as she made the proclamation.“Adorable.” The gift of the youngto see with the heartrather than the eyes,to proclaim worth and beautywhere the jaded […]

During the trial of Jesus, Pilate asked, “What is truth?” (John 18:38). Jesus, the Truth, stood before him. Was Pilate’s question an honest seeking, or was he realizing that the possessions, position, and pride that had formed the foundation of his life to that point were now being seen in the light of Truth and […]

Ebbing and flowing in traffic, I barely heard the gentle refrain echoing across the Sunday morning. Surprised by the sound, I tuned my ears to capture notes to fill my soul, but they were wispy, high above my hurried pace. Pushed by the crowd I moved on, the song lost to my heart, bereft at […]