Joshua 1:8-9 This book of the Law Shall not depart, Never from your mouth, Neither from your heart. You shall meditate All day and night. You’ll observe each word And do what is right. If you do it all And seek God’s will, All that is written, His words, you’ll fulfill. Then you will prosper…
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Wisdom’s Birth
The Lord possessed me from the dawning of time Before His works of old for His plans are sublime. When there were no oceans, I was given new birth. When there were no fountains, I filled water on earth. Before mountains were formed, before the hills were laid, Before the fields or dust, I was…
Hurricane Ian
The Trials of Life Our beloved Captiva Island has been devastated by Hurricane Ian. It is on the barrier island next to Fort Myers, Florida. Our two homes on Laika Lane are unreachable because the causeway bridge has collapsed. We do not know the extent of the damage but it will be extensive. The island…
A Still Small Voice
The voice of Jehovah comes to us, As it came in Elijah’s day. Just listen, and you will hear The words He wants to say. Now go forth and stand on the mountain. Jehovah will pass by. Mountains break in pieces, As the mighty winds sigh. But Jehovah is not in the wind, Neither in…
Evelyn Ann Billingsley
“Evie” Evelyn is my granddaughter. She was born on a Saturday. The first girl in our family, And we gave a shout, hooray. We took some wonderful pictures And made a lot of calls. I got to hold her and cuddle, Even though she’s very small. She’s named after my mother, Evelyn Marti Steward, And…
The Great Commandment
Mark 12:30 Turn my heart toward Jesus, Away from earthly things, Toward the love of heaven, Where hope eternal reigns. Turn my soul toward Jesus, Away from darkness and gloom, Toward the light of salvation, Where freedom will grow and bloom. Turn my mind toward Jesus, Away from every sinful thought, Toward what is good…
God’s Touch
Guide me with Your touch, Lord, Teaching along the way. Show me Your direction And lead me every day. Your light shining through me, Darkness overtaken. Touch me with Your purpose; My faith in You awaken. Your hand always holding firm. Gentle words, so divine. Your grace reaching out in love, My life to refine….
Teach Me Your Way
Psalm 86 Hear, O Lord, and answer me For I am needy and poor. Guard my life, save your servant For You I love and adore. Save Your servant who trusts You. O Lord, have mercy on me. For I call to You all day. Bring joy to my life, I plea. lift up my…
Wisdom from Job
Job 28:12-28 Where can wisdom now be found? And where can we understand? Man does not know its value, Nor is it found in the land. The deep says, “It’s not in me.” And the sea will say the same. It cannot be bought with gold, Nor by much silver claim. It can’t be valued…
A Repentant Heart
Psalm 51 Have mercy on me, O God, Because of Your steadfast love, Because of Your compassion That comes from heaven above. Blot out all my transgressions, My iniquity within. Wash away all my disgrace And cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions And my sin is before me. Against You and…