Our nation is in a dark place as we experience division, unrest, hate, conflicts, protests, pandemic, grief, and loss. If this is what our minds are focused on, we are living in darkness. How do we move from this darkness of worry and despair? By making good choices! Choose faith, prayer, and repentance as we…
Author: ruthbillingsley
Let It Snow
We have had some snowy days this winter, even a little this week. On December 13th we had 8 inches. When God sends such beautiful snow I am reminded of this poem I wrote 20 years ago in 2000. Snow Snow is a reminder of God’s manna from above Falling still upon the earth,…
Love’s Mystery
Are you disappointed in the present circumstances of our nation? Are we to dwell on what might have been? In these difficult times what is important? God’s love for us! The Love of God Frederik M. Lehman 1917 1. The love of God is greater far Than tongue or pen can ever tell; It goes beyond…
Praises from Antigua
Psalm 148 Raise Your Voices to God Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise Him in the heights above. Praise Him, all His angels, All heavenly host, with love. Praise Him, sun and moon and sky. Praise Him, every shining star. Praise Him, you highest heaven And you waters, near and far. Let them praise…
Salt and Light
Blessed Jesus spoke these words of truth. He wants us to be blessed. If we only trust in Him, Then in His strength we’ll rest. Blessed are the poor in spirit. In heaven they will live. Blessed are those who mourn and weep. Loving comfort God will give. Blessed are the gentle and…
New Beginnings
Every new year offers us a chance at a new beginning and offers us new hope. We look forward to this each year. We associate the word resolution with the new year, but I pray that 2021 will include new “spiritual” resolutions: a regular devotional and prayer time, attending church, getting involved with mission work,…
My Christmas Poem
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…
Behold, The Lamb of God
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From Everlasting.” (Micah 5:2) Micah’s prophecy was given 700 years before Christ’s birth. Jesus was to be born in…
C is for Christ
C is for Christ The baby she bore H is for Hope The shepherds adore R is for Rejoice Our praises begin I is for Innocence Never to sin S is for Star That shone in the sky T is for Truth On Christ we rely M is for Miracle Of unfathomed worth A is for…
Holy! Holy! Holy!
Captiva Island, Florida, with its mighty sea, continuous sand, and endless shells has been my peaceful retreat for the past two weeks. All who know me are aware that I am an avid shell collector. I am on the beach at first light, which now is 6:30 a.m. Holy! Holy! Holy! This has been my…