Monthly Archives: January 2021

A Dream Last Night

January 22, 2021 A Dream Last Night I had a dream, and someone spoke,I heard the words, then I awoke. At half past three, still in my bed,“Read Romans 12” is what he said. I just recalled that single phrase,The … Continue reading

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Inauguration Day

January 20, 2021 On this Inauguration DayI lift our nation up and pray. I pray as leaders lift a hand,And pledge allegiance to our land, That love of country fills their heart.We’re so divided, torn apart, I pray we truly … Continue reading

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Strength in Prayer

January 21, 2021 I’m here with You to read and pray,Spend time with You to start my day. I read of Your abundant love,Your Holy Spirit from above. I know Your love, Your tender touch,These quiet times that mean so … Continue reading

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Search My Soul

January 18, 2021 Lord search my soul, reach deep inside,Reveal what’s hidden by my pride. I’m ready Lord to have a look.You are the author of my book. Let’s read the chapters of my past,Write in the margins things that … Continue reading

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East Texas Roots

January 17, 2021 I have fond mem’ries of my past,Those small-town roots I pray will last. Those piney woods gave me a start.East Texas lingers in my heart. We used to hang out on the square,A gentle peace hung in … Continue reading

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Leave It

January 16, 2020 Yesterday came with a breeze,The patio all strewn with leaves. Miss Lucy learned a brand-new phrase.She’ll now hear “leave it” many days. She found that leaves were fun to chase,But in her mouth, a bitter taste. We … Continue reading

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Friends

Time alone to start my day,To talk to God, to read and pray, Help give each day a brand-new start,But we’re not made to live apart. I value time I spend with friends.It helps me see through different lens. We … Continue reading

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Paint Me Odd

January 13, 2021 Sometimes it seems I’m out of place,It’s not my home, I’ve been displaced. The words I heard when I was youngHave been subdued, no longer sung. Where are the songs of love and peace?Do they still live, … Continue reading

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Respect

January 12, 2020 I hope that we can end the hate,And show respect when we debate, Present each different point of view,And only share what’s real and true. I long once more for evening newsThat represents the different views, Reports … Continue reading

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Spread the Word

January 11, 2021 Spread the Word It’s time to let the Lord back in, Let heaven’s light shine once again. We’ve tried to live another way, Ignore the words He had to say. Believed a lie that we know best. … Continue reading

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