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Passing Through

February 20, 2023 I never know if this will be my final parting rhyme,The day the Lord will call my name, provide a different home.If today will mark the end of this my earthly time,My spirit, soul set free again, … Continue reading

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Draw Near

February 19, 2023 I don’t cause the sun to come up every morn.I don’t make the clouds and the rain in the sky.I don’t cause a kernel to sprout, produce corn.What gives me the right to demand to know why? … Continue reading

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Choices

February 18, 2023 Each day, each year brings many roads,So many paths from which to choose.Some choices come with heavy loads,We paint our life with many hues. Some roads in life we choose to takeHave exit ramps placed far apart.A … Continue reading

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Journeys

February 16, 2023 As a youth I would roam in the woods with my friends.We’d build cabins and forts from old logs made of pine.Life seemed much easier, simpler back then,Each day an adventure, no reason to whine. As we … Continue reading

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Lasting Treasures

February 15, 2023 The image before us comes in through our eyes.The sounds all around us we gather with ears.As we see with the heart, we begin to grow wise.As we learn how to listen, we truly can hear. The … Continue reading

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The Song

February 14, 2023 As I come before God, and I lift up my prayer,I am joining with the others as part of a song.My words a small part, yet He’s fully awareOf each word of the prayer that is centuries … Continue reading

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When Shadows Come

February 13, 2023 During times when the shadows cross over my soul,I wonder if writing’s a blessing or curse.I find disappointing events that unfold,And yet I keep sharing words written in verse. Perhaps it is helpful to write it all … Continue reading

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Hard Times

February 10, 2023 Why should we carry our troubles alone?The Lord is our strength, He is steady and strong.Why do we tarry, put off, and postpone?He’s not likely to ask us, “What took you so long?” We need help when … Continue reading

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Uniquely Made

February 8, 2023 God skillfully made us, we’re each His delight.He formed us uniquely with love and with care.Our soul and our spirit so clear in His sight,Our innermost being, He’s fully aware. We each have potential that God placed … Continue reading

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Follow

February 6, 2023 I pray I can listen and follow God’s will,Be fully aware of what God has to say.Perhaps there’s a mission he’d have me fulfill.I pray I can follow and not lose my way. I pray for God’s … Continue reading

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