Category Archives: Poetry

(For Melissa at Easter) I sure do love all God’s creation mountains, clouds, and snow. Yet what gives me much more pleasure is to watch you grow! Not in the manner of physically speaking But of growing in Jesusand constantly … Continue reading →

When God created Benjamin He had a very special plan Before you were born, He did start By building every body part. God gave you hands and arms and feetHe also made you clean and neat. He gave you memory, … Continue reading →

As I watch you with your little lad My heart is warmed ‘cause it makes me glad To witness the sharing, to smile at the fun And love exchanged between you and your son. Now I’ve questioned God for I … Continue reading →

God showed me there is prejudice and that I’ve built a wall Between myself and other folks I picture somewhat small. So many times my mind decides how other people think Based on one sole incident that took me to … Continue reading →

I received an invitation to join some folks at work I knew I couldn’t go because I’d feel like quite a jerk. Besides, I always go straight home to spend a quiet evening And didn’t have the fancy stuff I … Continue reading →

For who can find a man of integrity Whose worth and value contradicts the world? He walks not in the counsel of celebrities But finds delight and strength in Christ, his Lord. I’m blessed to be joined to a man … Continue reading →

“Be still and know that I am God. And him who has ears, let him hear.” God wasn’t in the wind or fire Nor the earthquake that caused fear. Instead, He used a still, small voice To make His message … Continue reading →

God’s people wandered aimlessly For forty, long, hot years. They complained relentlessly And never conquered fears. They wanted only to return To the place they once called home Back to finding straw for bricks It was their comfort zone. I … Continue reading →

I know God wants to use me but I find I’m so afraid When I think of my deep struggles due to past mistakes I’ve made. I just don’t want to hurt again or plunge into despair I’d rather just … Continue reading →

I once had many goals and dreams. Was filled with hope and plans and schemes. Things I desired to do for the Lord. Enough to keep busy and never be bored. Then crashing down, my world it came, I knew … Continue reading →