Author: ruthbillingsley

Hear my cry, O God. Listen to my plea. From the ends of the earth My prayer goes up to Thee. I call as my heart Grows faint and I cry, Lead me up to the rock That is higher than I. For you, Lord, have been My refuge so sure. A strong tower for…

I am a painting. God holds the brush. Working a masterpiece, In Him will I trust. Trust Him to mix The colors just right, So the picture will be Beautiful and bright. Full of compassion For family and friends, Honesty and strength, Character that mends. Mends broken hearts That only love can fill. Works to…

When wisdom enters in, Into your heart and soul, Common sense will keep you Sheltered in God’s control. It keeps you from evil, From men who speak bad things, Who leave the paths of light To walk where darkness stings. Men rejoice in evil, Delight in wicked’s wrath; Their ways are so crooked, And scheming…

My son, accept my words And store them up as well. Listen to my treasures, And wisdom will indwell. Apply your heart to be Understanding and kind. Call out for more insight; Cry out for a wise mind. Look for her as silver, As for hidden treasure; Then you will understand And fear with good…

Are you worried by trials? Feeling weak and in strife? Trying hard every day, But sorrow fills your life? Are you beat down, troubled, By the words that are said? Disappointment and fear Of what might lie ahead? You can trust in the Lord, And He will see you through. He hears you when you…

Artist Makoto Fujimura takes broken pottery and pieces the shards back together with lacquer, threading gold into the cracks. The broken vessel becomes even more beautiful than the original. This reminds me of how God artfully restores us and makes us entirely new, more beautiful and unique. Like a potter’s hands God perfects all that’s…

Love Finds a Way Ruth’s story begins in Moab Because famine was in the land. So, Elimelech and family Left Bethlehem as they had planned. Ruth soon married one of the sons, But he died and left her alone, Except for mother, Naomi. Their love for each other had grown. Naomi wanted to return To…

Give attention to my words. Do not let them depart Not ever from your sight And keep them in your heart. For they are life to those Who find them and obey, Health to a man’s body, So listen to what I say. Put away a lying mouth. Keep corrupt lips far from you. Let…

When you walk down right paths, Your steps won’t be delayed. When you run, you’ll not fall; You will not be afraid. Take hold of instruction; Don’t let it go in strife. Keep her close beside you For she is your whole life. Do not enter the path Of any wicked men. Avoid it and…

What is a supermoon? As the moon travels around our planet, its path is an elongated circle. When it is near its closest point to earth at the same time as it is full, it is called a “supermoon.” This week the moon was exceptionally close to Earth, nearly 17,000 miles closer than average. It…