October 14, 1949 – March 6, 2023 Billie, special sister-in-law and beloved friend, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. She fought the good fight, she finished the race, and she kept the faith. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith….
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Proverb’s Purpose
Proverbs 1:1-9 The proverbs of Solomon, David was his father, King of all Israel, Wisdom’s gifted author. Wisdom and instruction, Know them and understand. Have justice and judgment; Be fair to every man. May the simple be prudent, The young man analyze. Hear and increase learning; Attain counsel that’s wise. Understand these proverbs; Interpret each…
God’s Comfort and Our Worship
Captiva Island at first light. Who has measured The waters in His hand? Or who has surveyed Heaven with a span? Calculated dust In all of the earth? Weighed hills and mountains To see what they’re worth? Who led the Spirit? Who showed Him the way, Taught Him in knowledge, And watched Him obey? Behold,…
A Pure Heart
Create in me a pure heart, So I can clearly see The light of Jesus shining, His holiness in me. May Your grace be on my lips In everything I say. Discreet and obedient, Blameless in every way. Turn me away from evil And always do what’s good: Pursuing peace, faith, and love, Seeking them…
Safe in the Lord
Psalm 91 I will dwell in the shelter Of the Most High And find rest in His shadow, Safe, drawing nigh. I will say of my Savior, “He will help me. My fortress and my refuge, My trust He’ll see.” He’ll save from the fowler’s snare, From sufferings. He’ll cover with His feathers. Safe in…
Wisdom
Proverbs 4:5-19 Get wisdom and understanding! Do not turn away from My words. Neither forget My instruction, But let every word be heard. Do not forsake words of wisdom, For she will protect and defend. Love her, and she will keep you near And care for you like a friend. Wisdom is the principal thing….
God’s World
Psalm 24 The earth is the Lord’s And all it contains. The world is the Lord’s And all who remain. For He founded it Upon all the seas. And established it With authority. Who ascends the hill Of the Lord with grace? Who may stand with Him In His holy place? He who has clean…
In Jesus Alone
Let not the wise man glory In his wisdom so smart, Or the mighty in strength, Or the rich set apart. But let him who glories Have glory in this, That he understands Me And he knows Me—such bliss. Know that I am the Lord. There is no one like Me. I show lovingkindness, And…
Jesus is Everything
Jesus is everything That we will ever need. Now and for eternity, For us, He’ll intercede. He’s our comfort when in pain; Our peace when at war; Our hope when all is lost; Our wealth when we are poor. Our life when there is death; Our love when there is hate; Our truth when there…
Captiva Strong
It Started With a Prayer The Jews in captivity Were distressed and restrained. The wall of Jerusalem Had fallen; nothing remained. Its gates had been burned with fire. All that I heard was abhorred. I wept and mourned many days, Fasted and prayed to the Lord, “I pray, Lord God of heaven, You are awesome;…