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Finding Wisdom
July 20, 2022 The beginning of wisdom is found in God’s word,Then allowing my heart to accept what I’ve heard.His words are still true and won’t lead me astray,If I have the faith to just trust and obey. When I’m … Continue reading
Water of Life
July 18, 2022 My spirit needs water from life giving rain.In the desert a garden is hard to maintain.Why live in a wasteland all dusty and dry,When my soul could bloom freely with water nearby? The life-giving water that flows … Continue reading
Gentle Words
July 14, 2022 I think a kind and gentle wordIs one more likely to be heard.A peaceful word can soothe the soul.We need more folks to fill that role. My soul needs quiet time alone,Not constant chatter from the phone.Some … Continue reading
Faith Tested
July 12, 2022 Sometimes the Lord’s ways are a mystery to me,Reach beyond the horizon my eyes can now see,Far exceeding the realms that extend beyond time.Yet His love in my heart can still blossom in rhyme. Sometimes in life’s … Continue reading
Comforting Memories
July 11, 2022 I remember the days that I spent on the lake,Skis gliding on water outside the boat’s wake.It’s fun to recall, glad I still can enjoy,Remembering days that I spent as a boy. Early mornings of fishing, the … Continue reading
Common Ground
July 9, 2022 We all will find places where we disagree.It is through different lenses we’re given to see.It is through different journeys that we’ve come to be.But also, there’s harmony, shared common ground. If we focus on differences closing … Continue reading
The Proceedure
July 7, 2022 Tomorrow’s the day, but today is the prep.It is carefully planned, I must follow each step.My diet’s controlled, I can’t eat what I please.I think I can do it, I hope I don’t sneeze. I tank up … Continue reading
Reflecting His Word
July 6, 2022 Each day as I ponder, I read, and I write,I pray I’m reflecting God’s love and his light.I pray that the words that I pen, and I shareHelp others know Jesus, His love and His care. I’ve … Continue reading
Melodies
July 5, 2022 Rhythm and lyrics I easily findJust lingering somewhere inside of my mind.I’m lacking a melody, not quite a song,I don’t hear the music, find notes that belong. If one day the melodies start to ariseLike the rhyme … Continue reading
Freedom
July 4, 2022 As we celebrate freedom, the stripes and the stars,Remember our history, we’ve made it so far.Remember the country and people we are.Our country’s much more than we see on the news. I’m weary of rhetoric, constant debate,Those … Continue reading