Author: ruthbillingsley

Christmas joy. Christmas cheer.Loved ones all around.Christmas calm. Christmas mild.Peaceful thoughts abound.Christmas bells. Christmas songs.Moments filled with sound.Christmas praise. Christmas prayers.Hearts of faith are found.May these gifts be yoursAs Christmas draws near.May Christ’s peace and loveFill your home this year. Was your Christmas about gifts, trees, family, and love? Yes, it is all of those…

Jesus Christ was bornIn Bethlehem townWhen Herod, the king,Wore a robe and crown.Wise men from the EastWere looking for Christ.He’s King of the Jews;His worth is unpriced.They saw His bright starIn the Eastern sky.Coming to worship,Bow down, glorify.Herod was troubled,Jerusalem, too.He gathered the scribesAnd asked if they knew,“Where is this baby?”The Christ is His name.Prophets…

Robert Taylor Billingsley December 13, 1944 A man of integrity: kind, generous, honest, and wise. His Inspired vision of having his own company became reality in 1983 when HEBCO, INC was founded. Today, it continues to excel with his son, Bryan, as President. Its mission continues to mirror Bob’s character of integrity. His lifelong study…

Praise be to You, O Lord our God.Our Father of Israel, praise.Eternal and everlasting,Your endless and numberless days.Yours, O Lord God, is the greatness:Power, majesty, and glory.For everything that’s in heavenAnd on earth is Your splendid story.Yours, O Lord God, is the kingdom.You are exalted over all.Wealth and honor all come from You,Ruler of all…

The Journey of a Shoebox May God be gracious to us and bless us.And on us His face shine.That His ways may be known on all the earth.Salvation is divine.May all the people praise You forever.And esteem Your great name.The nations will be glad and sing for joy,For You judge all the same.You rule and…

Famous Gates 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 sheep.Staying in His pastureOur safety He will keep.Enter His…

For I know the thoughts I think toward you,Not thoughts of evil But peace that is true.Thoughts for your future.Blessed hope I will send,A future of peace, And an expected end.Then you will call Me;You will come and pray.I will listen to you;I will answer and say,” You’ll find me when you Search with all…

How beautiful the mountainsAnd the feet of him who bringsThe good news of peace.With glad tidings he sings.He proclaims the salvationOf all men who will believe,Who make known to all,”God reigns and gives reprieve.”Men will lift up their voices.Thy will sing with joyful cries.When the Lord returnsThey will see and be wise.Burst into songs togetherPlaces…

Trust in the Lord your God; trust Him with all your heart. Lean not on your own strength but on God from the start.Acknowledge Him; submit to God in all your ways.He will direct your paths, guide you through all your days.Do not be wise or smart in your own self or eyes.Fear the Lord…

Jabez was more honorableThan any of his brothers.His mother called his name Jabez.Her pain, more than others.Jabez called on Israel’s God,“Oh, that You would see my needAnd enlarge my territory.Yes, O Lord, bless me indeed.“Oh, that Your hand would be with me.Keep me from evil’s dark blastThat I may not cause pain or hurt.”So, God…