Author: ruthbillingsley

Fishing I used to dread the early morn, The knocks at my bedroom door. “Get up,” he’d say, “it’s time to go.” I’d reply, “Just a few minutes more.” “I’m leaving,” he would continue. “If you’re going, you better come on.” “Ok,” as I dragged myself out of bed. I knew he’d not go alone….

Journeys of Faith Be Brave The Philistines were gathered. Their army was set for war. Saul and his men camped close by. A battle cry would soon roar. This is the first in a series of children’s bible stories called “Journeys of Faith.” It is filled with colorful illustrations and sound biblical truth told in…

Genesis 1:24-2:3 Days 6 and 7 And then God said, “Let the land be filled With creatures large and small, Animals that move on the ground.” God was pleased with them all. Then God said, “Let Us both make a man, In Our image arrayed To rule over all creation.” Male and female God made….

Sea Creatures and Birds Genesis 1:20-23 And God said, “Let the waters have life, And let the sky have birds.” So, God created living things, Every kind by His words. God blessed each one of them, and He said, “Be fruitful and increase. Fill the sky and seas with creatures.” This fifth day was at…

Day 4 of Creation Genesis 1:14-19 And then God said, “Look up in the sky; In the expanse, be lights To serve as signs, to mark seasons, And to divide days and nights. The light will determine days and years As it shines all around. The greater light to rule the day; The moon at…

Genesis 1:6-13 (Days 2 and 3) God said, “Let the waters separate.” His divine voice guided. Some went above, some went under, And the earth divided. And then God named the spacious expanse. He declared it “the sky.” Then the morning came once again. The second day was nigh. God said, “Let the waters be…

In the beginning, God created The heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty, Awaiting its new birth. Darkness was on the face of the deep, And God’s Spirit was there. He hovered over the waters, And God spoke to declare, “Let there be light,” and it all shown bright. God saw that…

Who is your creator? Who formed you from the dust? Fear not, I’ve redeemed you, And in Me, put your trust. I call you all by name. Each one belongs to Me. When you pass through waters, There I will always be. When you go through rivers, They will not overflow. When walking through the…

Blessed is the man Who trusts in the Lord. Confidence is in Him. Faith is his reward. He is like a tree Planted by a stream. It will send out its roots To soak up and glean. It does not have fear When heat comes along. Its leaves are always green And forever strong. It…

When we think about Easter, we may envision bunnies, candy eggs, baskets full of toys and treats, children hunting for hidden eggs, family time, and dinner after church. These traditions are fun but we need to stop and remember why we celebrate Easter. The Easter message is the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus…