Psalm 148 Raise Your Voices to God Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise Him in the heights above. Praise Him, all His angels, All heavenly host, with love. Praise Him, sun and moon and sky. Praise Him, every shining star. Praise Him, you highest heaven And you waters, near and far. Let them praise…
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Salt and Light
Blessed Jesus spoke these words of truth. He wants us to be blessed. If we only trust in Him, Then in His strength we’ll rest. Blessed are the poor in spirit. In heaven they will live. Blessed are those who mourn and weep. Loving comfort God will give. Blessed are the gentle and…
New Beginnings
Every new year offers us a chance at a new beginning and offers us new hope. We look forward to this each year. We associate the word resolution with the new year, but I pray that 2021 will include new “spiritual” resolutions: a regular devotional and prayer time, attending church, getting involved with mission work,…
My Christmas Poem
Jesus isn’t only a baby Born on Christmas Day. He is God’s only Son Who in a manger lay. Jesus isn’t only a baby Who the wise men adored. He came to bring us love. He came to be our Lord. Jesus isn’t only a baby. He grew to be a…
Behold, The Lamb of God
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From Everlasting.” (Micah 5:2) Micah’s prophecy was given 700 years before Christ’s birth. Jesus was to be born in…
C is for Christ
C is for Christ The baby she bore H is for Hope The shepherds adore R is for Rejoice Our praises begin I is for Innocence Never to sin S is for Star That shone in the sky T is for Truth On Christ we rely M is for Miracle Of unfathomed worth A is for…
Holy! Holy! Holy!
Captiva Island, Florida, with its mighty sea, continuous sand, and endless shells has been my peaceful retreat for the past two weeks. All who know me are aware that I am an avid shell collector. I am on the beach at first light, which now is 6:30 a.m. Holy! Holy! Holy! This has been my…
Give Thanks
God chose to bring His people, the Israelites, into the desert before leading them to the Promised Land. His plan was to teach them life’s lessons of faith, trust, worship, and thanksgiving. This poem speaks of their journey. Psalm 107:1-9 Give thanks to the Lord. His goodness is sure. His love and His Word Forever…
Life is Short
Psalm 90 Lord, You have been our dwelling place Through every generation. Before any mountains were born You’ve been an adoration. You brought forth the earth and the world. Eternally You are God. You say, “Return to the dust, O men.” Your will is done with a nod. For a thousand years in…
Storms of Life
“You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in his distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat.” Isaiah 25:4 In 2020, ten major storms have hit the United States and five have been hurricanes. They were predicted early because of conditions favorable for them to…