“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…
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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…
Perfect Love
Can we find perfect love today? Young couples seemed to believe it’s true as they attached hundreds of thousands of padlocks to the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris. These symbols of love declared a couples declaration of “forever”commitment. Because of the weight of so many locks a portion of the bridge began to collapse,…
Persimmons “Divine Fruit”
There are numerous wild persimmon trees near the shoreline of Beaver Lake. The green fruit can be seen in July. In October and November they begin to ripen and fall from the trees. When they are less than perfectly ripe, they are terribly bitter, but ripe ones are sweet. Ozark folklore tells of slicing the…
Autumn’s Fate
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…
Wells of Salvation
All life is dependent on water. It is a basic part of our daily life. A person may only survive a few days without it. If we are thirsty, we get a glass of water from the sink or the refrigerator. If we are away from home we can go into a store and buy…