Author Archives: Terri
An Attainable Goal?
We read in Proverbs thirty-one Of a woman who seemed to get everything done On time, no less, for it doesn’t say That she was running late that day. It seems no matter how much I run, Or how hard … Continue reading
Ruth
‘Twas a long time ago, say about ’65, Through unusual circumstances, you did arrive In my life, and became just another acquaintant; Somewhat out of reach to this dull adolescent. Well, we had some sleepovers and even shared meals. To … Continue reading
Longing
It’s been six long months, and I’m getting so tired That I want to call your boss and see that you get fired I’ve been going along and growing quite weary Now a job comes up and, you’re less than … Continue reading
Ponderings
Remember when we first did meet, And spent some time at a youth retreat? We talked all day and into the night Oblivious to the extent of our plight. Today I thought about the time When you first placed your … Continue reading
The Brain Fryer
“I will set no wicked thing before my eyes.” Psalm 101:3 It’ll fry your brain It’ll make you insane It’ll take away from you The stuff to think things through For when it becomes important Your life is inconsistent You … Continue reading
Trepidations…
I don’t understand this season I’m in My heart is so heavy, where shall I begin? The tears come so easy many a day The person I once was seems quite far away. Yet God has not failed me, I … Continue reading
Coming to Christ’s Tomb at Dawning
This is one of the Easter hymns I learned to sing while growing up in the Apostolic Christian Church (Nazarene). This is a small Anabaptist denomination which began in Switzerland in the 1800’s and spread throughout Europe and then other … Continue reading
God’s Leading
This morning it was cloudy when I got into my car I was cruising down the freeway, hadn’t gotten very far When I noticed that the sun began to cut right through the clouds My thoughts turned to my Jesus … Continue reading
The Shower
The invitation, it came in the mail I read through it quickly and let out a wail! A gift with initials? I promptly turned pale. I thought to myself, “Oh, what a pain I do love a shower. Now will … Continue reading
A Special Little Girl
I know the sweetest little girl, Her eyes are brown, her hair is curled. She loves to read and when I look, I find her with another book. Every day she goes to school,And there she follows every rule.To learn, … Continue reading