“He showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God.” Revelation 22:1 I saw the river of life,Water that is crystal clear.It flows from the throne of GodAnd of the Lamb we hold dear.The tree of life will bear fruit,Each month, abundant and free.Its leaves will…
Author: ruthbillingsley
Nahum’s Warning
“The Lord has His way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of His feet.”Nahum 1:3 Nahum had a vision.He had a burden too. Spoke against NinevehAs he told them God’s view.God is a jealous God, And the Lord will repay. He is so furious;His wrath will not delay.God…
Prayer’s Power
Moses interceded for the people. He gazed on God, face to face. He prayed in faith and believed, Pleading for mercy and grace.You go before us in a cloud, At night, by a burning fire. Now I pray, be with us all,For this is my heart’s desire.The Lord is longsuffering, Abundant in grace and love.Forgive…
Brock Billingsley
Graduate of Shiloh Christian School Wisdom’s ValueReceive my instruction more than silver or gold For knowledge and wisdom have value to behold.All things one may desire cannot compare to herFor wisdom surpasses what the world will prefer.I, wisdom, have prudence, great knowledge, and foresight.Show the fear of the Lord, hate evil, and seek what’s right.Counsel…
Maggie May Marti
My Grandmother (1887-1972) A wife of good character, can anyone find?She is worth more than rubies. She’s gentle and kind.Her husband has trust in her. She meets all his needs.All her life, she brings him favor and kind deeds. She can select wool and flax and works with eager hands.She is like the merchant ships;…
Abundant Life
For as the rain comes downAnd, from heaven, the snow.They do not return there,But soak the earth below.The earth brings forth and buds,That may then bring seeds,To the planter who sowsAnd bread to meet our needs.So shall My word go forth.It shall not return void,But it shall accomplishWhatever I deployed.It shall prosper and thriveThat’s how…
Fully Known
Lord, You have searched me. You know every part.You know when I moveAnd the thoughts of my heart.You know all my ways, Both outward and in. You know all my words Before they begin.You keep me hemmed in Behind and before.Your hand upon me,How could You love more?(Based on Psalm 139-1-6) Last weekend I went…
Joy Comes in the Morning
I exalt You, O Lord,For You lifted me high Up and out of the depths.Lord, on You I rely.I called You for help.My broken soul You knit.You brought me from the grave. You saved me from the pit.Sing to the Lord, you saints. Now praise His holy name. His anger is soon gone,But His favor,…
Seasons of Life
To everything there is a season, Like the seasons of the year. A time for every purpose; They will come, that is clear. A time to be born, When it all began. A time to die, God’s perfect plan. A time to plant, Buried in the ground, And then to reap, Harvest abound. A time…
The Solar Eclipse
God’s Glory The heavens declare the glory of God. The skies, the work of His hands. Day by day their speech pours forth. At night knowledge expands. Their voice is heard in every speech. No language without its call. It goes into all the earth, To the ends of the world for all. In the…