Waiting on the Lord involves trusting in who he is, in his word, in his many promises, and in his power, sovereignty and grace in our lives to work out all things in our lives according to his plans and his purposes. Life doesn’t always make sense, and sometimes it may even seem unfair and … Continue reading Abide in Him
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A Still Small Voice
I was talking with the Lord about how quiet he was, and then the phrase, “a still small voice” came to mind. I remembered that God had spoken to Elijah in a “still small voice” or in a “gentle whisper.” That was when Elijah was discouraged because of his powerful enemy who was coming against … Continue reading A Still Small Voice
A Believer’s Prayer
Coming to faith in Jesus Christ means so much more than just Jesus forgiving us of our sins so that we can go to heaven one day. When we trust Jesus to be our Lord and Savior, we give our whole heart and devotion to him to obey him, to forsake our former lives of … Continue reading A Believer’s Prayer
Searching, Searching
Searching, searching everywhereHigh and low, without a careWandering hither, to and froLooking for what? What to know? Time is wasting, that do tellHeads are swimming, pride doth swellNothing finished, not completeFlesh is winning, not defeat What’s the purpose? Do you know?What, for your life, have to show?Knowledge plenty, not in needNeed obedience, truth to feed … Continue reading Searching, Searching
On Father’s Day
Ephesians 6:4 ESV “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” In America we have one day a year where we celebrate our Fathers. It is called “Father’s Day.” And for those who had good and not negative experiences with their fathers, it … Continue reading On Father’s Day
Looking Through the Window
Now I am looking through the windowIn the corner of my room.I see people walking here and thereSeemingly without a care. I wonder, “Do they truly know Him?Do they think of Him at all?Do they think of what He’s done for them?Have they given Him a call? “Do they wonder if He’s listeningTo the words … Continue reading Looking Through the Window
Remembering
Remembering those who gave their livesTo share the truth, and not the lies,Who sacrificed their lives so weFrom sin and self, we would be free. They served us well, if truth be told.They spoke the truth, and they were bold.They were not liked, not by the many.They were the few, and not the plenty. They … Continue reading Remembering
They Call Them Old
They call them old.They call them sheltered.They say they’re bold.They say they’re fettered. They say they’re crazy,That they’re insane.But they’re not lazy,The truth explain. For that’s opinion,But not in truth.They’ve no dominion,They are uncouth. They make their judgments,The truth not matters.But they’re redundant,They’re empty chatter. For they’re not followingThe Word of Truth,But they are swallowingA … Continue reading They Call Them Old
God’s Holy Word
The Bible is God’s Holy Word.The saints of God it’s truly served.It’s written down, and so preservedBy those who, of the Word, they heard. The Scriptures are the words of God.To some, they find them truly odd.To others, they are works of gold,They minister to young and old. The gospel is contained within,The teachings about … Continue reading God’s Holy Word
The Color of Roses
Roses are red, we think. Are they? But do they come in pink and yellow? The colors of roses are varied, Just like the hearts of every fellow. We all don’t look alike, do we? We come in all shapes and all sizes. We have varied personalities, And some come in various disguises. But we … Continue reading The Color of Roses
Walking Wounded 