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Reach Out

November 17, 2022 Thanksgiving comes but once a year.A chilling breeze is in the airReminding us that winter’s near.Don’t let it catch you unaware. A pumpkin pie, a turkey roast,A football game, big screen TV,No time to waste, no time … Continue reading

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Give Thanks

November 15, 2022 God’s in control of each day that I live,Each beat of my heart and each breath that I take.To the One who made everything what can I give?Each morning I’m grateful that I can awake. I give … Continue reading

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Fulfillment

November 13, 2022 I keep on pursuing the dreams placed insideBy the Lord who provides me a purpose, a goal.If I follow the pathway that’s narrow not wide,The Lord brings fulfillment that’s sweet to the soul. Sometimes when discouraged, think … Continue reading

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Good Advice

November 11, 2022 There are so many people who peddle advice,So many solutions, “Just do it and win.”“It’s easy, you’ll love it, like sugar and spice.”“Make millions, you’ll never be wanting again.” If you think that perhaps it’s too good … Continue reading

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Free to Sing

November 9, 2022 I pray that soon I’ll laugh once more.I’m often much too focused now.I ponder what life has in storeAs though I’m in control somehow. I do my best, I live each day.I’m prone to think I’m in … Continue reading

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The Choice

November 8, 2022 The challenges I see today,The ones that cause such fierce debate,Seem rooted in the Devil’s play.It’s something that I contemplate. Diversion tactics, “Focus here.Don’t think about a life a stake.An easy choice, don’t shed a tear.It’s quickly … Continue reading

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Busy Schedule

November 3, 2022 If I’m not careful my schedule gets filled,Gets packed up with items that seem quite worthwhile.I neglect to take time to just pause and be still,A time to reflect, to be grateful and smile. It can easily … Continue reading

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God’s Gifts

October 30, 2022 To discover the gifts God has placed in our souls,To give God the glory while doing our best,Is the key to success and achieving our goals.If we give them to God, He takes care of the rest. … Continue reading

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Fly Higher

October 28, 2022 God’s Word gives me freedom and helps me to fly.Without it I’m drifting and tossed all about.Like a kite needs a string to soar high in the sky,The Lord gives me courage and frees me from doubt. … Continue reading

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How Little We’ve Learned

October 27, 2022 What size is the building for all of the booksIt would take to contain what we think we have learned?But that’s only one section, a small little nook,So much we don’t know, so few pages we’ve turned. … Continue reading

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