I’m a pretty avid reader (think 3-5 books a week), and I have been since I was five years old. The thing that trips me up about that is that I have found my time consumed by books that DON’T MATTER in the grand scheme of things, primarily because my favorite reading material is sci-fi/fantasy […]
Tag: life
River Richly Flowing
Life is a river richly flowing, Freely teeming with people, nations, and happenings, All mingled in Your Spirit’s purposes. Past, present, future…mesh together because Nothing limits Your hand at work. You are our life. You give us our very existence. You pour through every moment, every molecule With the power of Your love— Sparkling with […]
Holy Is The LORD Almighty
Angel feathers falling from the very throne of God From the holy heavens bringing wonder from above. There the living creatures worship where no man has stood Crying, “Holy. Holy. Holy is the LORD…â€? Golden glory cloud of dust hangs weighty in the air— Holy Spirit manifests His love for all to see. So, the […]
Morning Sky
Fingers of the morning sun pierce the clouds, Like Your hand extended over the landscape, Hovering above us all as sweet reminder of Your goodness, Lord… Your mercy, Lord… Your continual grace that allows us to Begin each new day with Your breath of life. The deeply blue-gray clouds outlined With golden filaments of light […]
Sunshine
Today I feel like sunshine Though it’s cold and wet and gray. Inside my soul I feel fine Though the storms of life hold sway. It is odd but I can stand fast Feeling rest and grace and peace Never minding as I sail past Other ships and harbors’ ease. For the way of strength […]
Feel the Season Changing
I can feel the season changing. Seems God’s always rearranging, And I wonder what new strange thing He is doing in my life. As I look towards tomorrow, I am hoping I that I will grow Moving forward as I follow Leaving worrying and strife. I have learned so much the hard way When I […]
Change
Interesting, Lord… The way You do things Never ceases to amaze me. So many “suddenliesâ€? recently In my life and those around me Teach me again that The waiting is always worth it. I never know when it will end (And it always seems endless), But then You turn my life inside out Or upside […]
For Ryan and Shawna
You are astonishing, Lord! It amazes me to stand here As your hand slowly unfolds To reveal the tiny gift inside. The waiting isn’t over, but It seems as if Your plan is clear. My friends are rejoicing With some reserve as of yet. But life bundled up in a baby boy Just bounces around […]
Another Lesson!
For all the silly things I do in this life— Things that make me feel foolish or stupid— You offer Your graceful arms Like a mom to a small child. You comfort me. You remind me of Your eternal perspective and infinite wisdom. If I could just remember to ask You, Maybe I wouldn’t make […]