Author: ruthbillingsley

Jesus isn’t only a baby Born on Christmas Day. He is God’s only Son, Who in a manger lay. Jesus isn’t only a baby Who the wise men adored. He came to bring us love. He came to be our Lord. Jesus isn’t only a baby. He grew to be a man. He died upon…

Micah 5:2-5 Bethlehem Ephrathah, So small but yet so great. Among those of Judah Comes the One as we wait. The One to be Ruler, Whose origins from old Are now everlasting. Your ancient story told. Israel abandoned Until the time of birth. Then the remnant goes home To the land of great worth. He…

Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord. Shout for joy all the earth. Gladly worship the Lord, And display His great worth. Come now with joyful songs, And know that He is Lord. It is He who made us, Not of our own accord. We are the Lord’s people. We are His flock of…

Psalm 40 I waited patiently for the Lord. He turned and heard my desire. He raised me out of the slimy pit. Out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on a solid rock, Gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song into my mouth, Praise hymns to…

Psalm 95 The Lord is the great God, The great King above all. In His hands are the depths Of the earth at His call. The mountain peaks are His, The sea, for He made it. His hands formed the dry land, All for our benefit. Come and let us bow down. In worship, let…

1 Samuel 12:20-25 “Now Samuel said to all Israel: ‘Indeed I have heeded your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you.'” 1 Samuel 12:1 Do not forget the Lord When you make a wrong choice, And do not be afraid. Listen close for God’s voice. Don’t stray…

Psalm 24 The earth is the Lord’s And all it contains. The world is the Lord’s And all who remain. For He founded it Upon all the seas. And established it With authority. Who ascends the hill Of the Lord with grace? Who may stand with Him In His holy place? He who has clean…

Why do you call me Lord And then disobey? Whoever comes to Me Will hear what I say. They may hear and submit Or reject and hide. I’ll tell you a story And let you decide. Are you like the wise man Who tunneled deep down, To build a house that set On a rock…

Leaves falling like the rain, Wind softly blowing; Crisp air that breaks the dawn And whispers love’s refrain. Deer feeding on the lawn, Eagles soaring high; Water’s clear reflection, Tomorrow’s day undrawn. Changing, ever changing, Hues of gold, take flight; Prophetic winds proclaim Winter’s awakening. The season’s knowing fate Transforms once again. With awe and…

This biblical story of Jonah teaches the importance of obeying God and the power of forgiveness. It is the second book in a series of children’s bible stories called “Journeys of Faith.” It is available now online at Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Be blessed as you read “Jonah & the Big Fish.” God spoke…