Psalm 40 I waited patiently for the Lord. He turned and heard my desire. He raised me out of the slimy pit. Out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on a solid rock, Gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song into my mouth, Praise hymns to…
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Our Thanksgiving Song
Psalm 95 The Lord is the great God, The great King above all. In His hands are the depths Of the earth at His call. The mountain peaks are His, The sea, for He made it. His hands formed the dry land, All for our benefit. Come and let us bow down. In worship, let…
Turn Back
1 Samuel 12:20-25 “Now Samuel said to all Israel: ‘Indeed I have heeded your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you.'” 1 Samuel 12:1 Do not forget the Lord When you make a wrong choice, And do not be afraid. Listen close for God’s voice. Don’t stray…
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…
Weathering Life’s Storms
Why do you call me Lord And then disobey? Whoever comes to Me Will hear what I say. They may hear and submit Or reject and hide. I’ll tell you a story And let you decide. Are you like the wise man Who tunneled deep down, To build a house that set On a rock…
Autumn’s Fate
Leaves falling like the rain, Wind softly blowing; Crisp air that breaks the dawn And whispers love’s refrain. Deer feeding on the lawn, Eagles soaring high; Water’s clear reflection, Tomorrow’s day undrawn. Changing, ever changing, Hues of gold, take flight; Prophetic winds proclaim Winter’s awakening. The season’s knowing fate Transforms once again. With awe and…
Jonah & the Big Fish
This biblical story of Jonah teaches the importance of obeying God and the power of forgiveness. It is the second book in a series of children’s bible stories called “Journeys of Faith.” It is available now online at Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Be blessed as you read “Jonah & the Big Fish.” God spoke…
Joshua’s Creed
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…
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…