Author Archives: Robert M. Hinnen

“Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!” Psalm 97:11-12 ESV Whoever follows Jesus will not walk in darkness Shout for joy everyone who is upright in heart Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, OContinue reading ““LIGHT IS SOWN””

“My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God.” Psalm 84:2 ESV My heart and my soul pant for You, O Lord Longing for rescue, my hope is the Living Word My spirit faints when I meditate on Your mercy Ever IContinue reading ““SING FOR JOY””

“But he would feed you with the finest of the wheat, and with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.” Psalm 81:16 ESV O Lord, Feed me with Your knowledge and understanding Bless those who hunger now and we shall be satisfied By Your hand You provide the needs of every living thing WeContinue reading ““HONEY FROM THE ROCK””

“Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe,” Hebrews 12:28 ESV The Kingdom of God is an everlasting kingdom His abundant mercy and love will never part Rejoice that your name is written in heaven Give thanksContinue reading “THE EVERLASTING KINGDOM”

“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together inContinue reading ““PUT ON LOVE””

“Blessed are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion.” Psalm 84:5 ESV O Lord, Lead me to Your heavenly throne For this world is not my home Bless the Word that You have sown He who wears the golden crown You sent us Jesus to redeem us LeadContinue reading “HIGHWAY TO ZION”

“Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved!” Psalm 80:7 ESV O Lord, Of all my sins and willful pride, I repent Restore to me the full joy of your salvation Let your face shine upon your servant May hope lead me through every tribulation Behold your greatContinue reading “RESTORE ME, O GOD!”

“and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.” Psalm 50:15 ESV Draw near to God and He will draw even nearer Call upon Him, come and pray, and He will hear Give thanks to the Father through the Son of Man Whenever you cry out,Continue reading ““IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE””

“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8 ESV Where does my help come from, to the hills I lift up my eyes To fulfill His purpose for me, I cry out to GodContinue reading “ALWAYS WITH YOU”

“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” Ephesians 2:13 ESV Draw near to God and He will draw near to you Jesus came that we may know Him who is true Our Redeemer lives to make intercession for us Forgiving us, cleansingContinue reading ““BROUGHT NEAR””

“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV Jesus said “I am the way, and the truth and the life” Walk in the same way all who in the Lord abideContinue reading ““WALK IN LOVE””

“For you are my lamp, O Lord, and my God lightens my darkness.” 2 Samuel 22:29 ESV O Lord, Your Word is a lighted lamp to my path Let Your light search also my innermost parts Remove my pride, anger, bitterness and wrath Renew within me a right spirit, create a new heart Jesus, YouContinue reading ““MY LAMP””

“We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near. We recount your wondrous deeds.” Psalm 75:1 ESV This is the will of God, give thanks in all circumstances All praise and honor to the source of our righteousness Thanks be to God for his steadfast love endures forever AndContinue reading “HIS NAME IS NEAR”

“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” Proverbs 19:21 ESV God wants us to know He has amazing plans for us Plans for our welfare with love, true and steadfast Jesus is our blessed hope and guarantor of the future GrantingContinue reading ““MANY ARE THE PLANS””

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord.” Jeremiah 17:7 ESV Blessed is the believer whose God is the Lord Behold, precious are the promises in His Word Trust in the Lord Jesus with your whole heart In His love and mercy, righteousness He imparts Blessed are all whoContinue reading “TRUST IN JESUS”

“And I will betroth you to me forever. I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love and in mercy. I will betroth you to me in faithfulness. And you shall know the Lord.” Hosea 2:19-20 ESV “Love bears all things” A man shall leave his father and his motherContinue reading ““ABIDE IN LOVE””

“Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other.” Psalm 85:10 O Lord, Your steadfast love for us endures forever Your mercies never end, great is Your faithfulness May Your glory be our ransomed hearts’ only endeavor Always guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus Peace and trust meet only in YourContinue reading ““FOUND ONLY IN YOU””

“Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; listen to my plea for grace.” Psalm 86:6 ESV Everyone who has ears to hear, let him hear To the Cross of the risen Redeemer draw near May every eye be open to the truth that sets us free God hears each voice and every plea for mercyContinue reading ““A PLEA FOR GRACE””

“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 ESV Pursue righteousness and kindness and find life Be sanctified in the Truth and seek the true Light See the goodness of God and His loving kindness For when Jesus Christ appeared, He saved us! Show kindness, loveContinue reading ““FORGIVING ONE ANOTHER””

“Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” Psalm 143:8 ESV O Lord, in the early morning You hear my voice In Your love I am glad all my days and rejoice!Continue reading ““LIFT UP MY SOUL””

“In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame! In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me, and save me! Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come; you have given the command to save me, for you areContinue reading ““ROCK OF REFUGE””

“May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!”” Psalm 70:4 ESV Find Jesus when you seek Him with all your heart Seek the Lord and His strength, His presence continually Believe in Him, repent of sin and He will never depart!Continue reading ““REJOICE AND BE GLAD””

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 ESV My flesh is weak, my heart of stone My only hope, grace at His throne My sins forgiven, my soul set free But why would Jesus die for me The Holy God ofContinue reading ““CALLED TO FREEDOM””

“But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.” 2 Corinthians 2:14 ESV Let us give thanks to God in all circumstances This is the will of our Lord in Christ Jesus Give thanks to Him always andContinue reading ““CHRIST ALWAYS LEADS US!””

“Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for my soul.” Psalm 66:16 ESV Great is the Father’s love toward those who fear Him The true word you hear is from your Heavenly Father He who has ears, let him hear and repent of his sin Come,Continue reading ““COME AND HEAR””

“In that day, “A pleasant vineyard, sing of it! I, the Lord, am its keeper; every moment I water it. Lest anyone punish it, I keep it night and day;” Isaiah 27:2-3 ESV Jesus is the true vine, our Father is the vinedresser The Lord is good, His steadfast love endures forever! The marriage ofContinue reading ““A PLEASANT VINEYARD””

“He turns a desert into pools of water, a parched land into springs of water.” Psalm 107:35 ESV Do you not perceive it, now it springs forth Behold the Lord of all is doing a new thing! Those who are sanctified have one source All praise to Christ Jesus, the King of kings! Our ShepherdContinue reading ““HE TURNS A DESERT””

“Come and see what God has done: he is awesome in his deeds toward the children of man.” Psalm 66:5 ESV God is awesome in His deeds toward His children Come to Him all who labor and are heavy laden Sing and make melody for His heart is steadfast Come to Christ Jesus and HeContinue reading ““COME AND SEE””

“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning.” Psalm 130:5-6 ESV Wait for the Lord, let your heart take courage Our hope is in His steadfast love age to age O’Continue reading ““WATCHMEN FOR THE MORNING””

“He shall judge between many peoples, and shall decide disputes for strong nations far away; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore;”. Micah 4:3 ESV God will judge the world in righteousness And theContinue reading ““A TIME FOR PEACE””

“Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.” Psalm 68:5 The Heavenly Father shows compassion to His children He makes His dwelling among them and walks with them God will ever be our father and we His sons and daughters! He is a father to the fatherless and theContinue reading ““FATHER OF THE FATHERLESS””

“Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands.” Psalm 63:3-4 ESV Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! My refuge, my fortress, my God, in whom I trust With loveContinue reading “IN HIS NAME”

“Thus says the Lord: “Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls.” Jeremiah 6:16 ESV Stand firm by this road, and see A repentant heart and saving faith Exalting the God of grace and peace SeekContinue reading “FIND REST FOR YOUR SOUL”

“from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I,” Psalm 61:2 ESV O Lord, I groan because of the tumult of my heart Break the yoke of sin, burst its bonds apart Though my flesh and my heart mayContinue reading ““LEAD ME TO THE ROCK””

“Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light to me.” Micah 7:8 ESV O Lord God, Please make us strong and courageous Your Light has overcome the darkness We flee to Christ Jesus our saving refuge All praise forContinue reading ““THE LORD WILL BE A LIGHT TO ME””

“So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and outContinue reading ““I Am The Door””

“You have taken account of my wanderings; Put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not in Your book? Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call; This I know, that God is for me. In God, whose word I praise, In the Lord, whose word I praise,” Psalms 56:8-10 NASBContinue reading ““GOD IS FOR US””

“Gather to me my faithful ones, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice!” Psalm 50:5 ESV He who calls you is forever faithful! Acknowledge Christ Jesus before men He will confess your name before angels And before His Holy Father in heaven! You are His most treasured possession Your name inscribed in the bookContinue reading “THE COVENANT BY SACRIFICE”

“I Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”” John 11:25-26 ESV God’s love never ends! Before time and on this lonely night Behold, an angelContinue reading ““Do You Believe This?””

“Walk about Zion, go around her, number her towers, consider well her ramparts, go through her citadels, that you may tell the next generation that this is God, our God forever and ever. He will guide us forever.” Psalm 48:12-14 ESV All praise is due to the Lord, our Holy God, in Zion! Church, shoutContinue reading “OUR STRONG FORTRESS (to Dad)”

“you whom I took from the ends of the earth, and called from its farthest corners, saying to you, “You are my servant, I have chosen you and not cast you off”; fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you,Continue reading “VALIANT AND TRUE”

“Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” Psalm 55:22 ESV Be ever humble under His mighty hand The Lord will exalt you at the proper time Those who trust in God are like Mount Zion Which cannot be moved but always abidesContinue reading ““HE WILL SUSTAIN YOU””

“Deep calls to deep at the roar of your waterfalls; all your breakers and your waves have gone over me. By day the Lord commands his steadfast love, and at night his song is with me, a prayer to the God of my life.” Psalm 42:7-8 ESV O Lord, deliver me from sinking into theContinue reading ““TO THE GOD OF MY LIFE””

“As for you, O Lord, you will not restrain your mercy from me; your steadfast love and your faithfulness will ever preserve me!” Psalm 40:11 ESV Believe in the Light and become children of light Goodness and mercy shall follow you all your life Jesus prepares a place for you, look for His returning InContinue reading ““EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING!””

“And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and within, and day and night they never cease to say, “Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”” Revelation 4:8 ESV Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts!Continue reading ““WHO WAS AND IS AND IS TO COME!””

“But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation say continually, “Great is the Lord!”” Psalm 40:16 Seek the kingdom of God and righteous truth Hope and peace will be added to you Rejoice and be glad in heaven’s treasure The steadfast love of Jesus beyondContinue reading ““GREAT IS THE LORD””

“But for you, O Lord, do I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer.” Psalm 38:15 ESV Wait for the Lord, be strong and courageous Through the Spirit, by faith, our hope of righteousness Ask anything according to His will, He will hear you Every promise He made by the LivingContinue reading “WAITING FOR THE LORD”

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 ESV The God of Jacob is our fortress A stronghold for the oppressed Our refuge in times of trouble Raising us up when we stumble The Lord is our rock and our shield Before Him all darkness must yield Trust HimContinue reading ““OUR REFUGE””

“Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me! Take hold of shield and buckler and rise for my help! Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers! Say to my soul, “I am your salvation!”” Psalm 35:1-3 ESV Believe in Him, confess Jesus Christ is Lord! HeContinue reading ““I AM YOUR SALVATION””

“But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.” Micah 7:7 ESV We look to You Lord our GodFor Your mercy ever falls on usOur souls hope in Your WordWaiting for Your righteousness You are the way, the truth andContinue reading ““LOOK TO THE LORD””

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV When you are in great distress Fall into the hand of the Lord By His great mercy we are blessed Saved by His mighty Sword For the LordContinue reading ““NEW EVERY MORNING””

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 ESV He who commands the morning since the beginning of time His glorious majesty and righteousness are supremely divine The Lord of all commandsContinue reading ““BE STRONG””

“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,” Ephesians 2:4-6Continue reading ““RICH IN MERCY””

“I, I am the Lord, and besides me there is no savior.” Isaiah 43:11 ESV My spirit rejoices in God our Savior!* The risen Son of man is our hope forever When his love appeared, he saved us By his mercy, grace and righteousness To all believers he shows steadfast love Promising citizenship in heavenContinue reading ““MY SPIRIT REJOICES””

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.” Philippians 4:4 ESV Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the heavens and the earth Your matchless love heralds the Truth We who seek You are glad and rejoice Coming into Your courts making a joyful noise We rejoice in hope, give us patience in tribulation ThankContinue reading ““REJOICE IN THE LORD””

“But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is inContinue reading “THE RULER BORN IN BETHLEHEM”

O’ Lord God, my heart rejoices and is steadfast In You alone I find peace, strength and harmony You are my portion and in Your faithfulness I rest Forever Your praises I will sing and make melody Trusting in You O’ God and Your only begotten Son Once more I repent of my sins andContinue reading ““I BELIEVE””

“but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 ESV “The Holy God shows Himself holy in righteousness”* Believe in the steadfast love that He has shown us The good and perfect gift that comes from above Through His only Son He shows usContinue reading ““CHRIST DIED FOR US””

How did this perfectly choreographed dance become an unhappy brawl God’s original design, woman and man, created in His glorious image But deceived by darkness, desiring to be God-like, ever wanting it all We are condemned to toil and pain because of this sin-filled heritage But not only their transgressions, what of our own unrighteousnessContinue reading “THE ABUNDANT DANCE”

“And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:10 ESV Wise wanderers still seek the Christ from afar The root of David and the bright morning star “Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say, rejoice!”*Continue reading ““GREAT JOY””

And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.Genesis 1:31 (ESV) I find you in the promise of a rainbow interrupting a cool morning shower and winter’s quiet stillness chasing fallen snow in the gentle fragrance of a wildflower wading through a field green beneath the late afternoon sun windingContinue reading “ONCE FOUND”

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 ESV In the beginning was His holy Word The bearer of His grace, mercy and love God sent His only Son, our Savior and Lord Every good and perfect gift is from above The words of the Lord are pure, like silver AbideContinue reading “THE SAME”

Who is like You O Lord? Name that is above every name The exalted merciful Living Word Heaven and earth Your majesty proclaim O Lord of hosts, King of glory Awesome are Your glorious deeds Your voice full of love and majesty We worship You on bended knee Who is like You, majestic in holinessContinue reading ““HOW MAJESTIC IS YOUR NAME””

“The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.” Psalm 16:5 ESV O servants of the Lord, praise His holy name! “For many are called but few are chosen” The Lord’s portion is His people forever changed By Christ’s death on the Cross mercy has spoken Hallelujah! Exalt the Lord ourContinue reading “THE LORD IS OUR PORTION”

Darkness surroundsGrace aboundsEvil normalizedRighteousness glorifiedDespondency dismaysHope sustainsFear assaultingJoy exaltingHate increasingLove unceasing Lies appealingTruth revealingJudgment deservingMercy savingChrist risenSins forgivenDeath concedesFaith redeemsDarkness abatesHeaven awaits!Hallelujah! Amen! “The Law came in so that the transgression would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, so that, as sin reigned in death, even so grace would reign throughContinue reading “GRACE ABOUNDS”

Whatever is true Jesus is the truth, and the life, and the way Know the Truth who breaks sin’s cruel chains Whatever is honorable Honor the Father and the Son, Christ Jesus Pursue His righteousness and loving kindness Whatever is just If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us WalkContinue reading ““THINK ABOUT THESE THINGS””

Humble tears flow down my woeful face Kneeling before the blood-stained tree My sins are washed away without a trace Behold the risen King of unmerited mercy! Sing praises of God’s deliverance forevermore! In heaven and earth no greater love than this Exalt the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior! No selfless sacrifice couldContinue reading “INTO HIS HANDS”

“I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.” Job 42:2 ESV Our God is before all things Rejoice! His endless praises sing! In Him all things hold together His steadfast love endures forever! God makes all grace abound to us Exchanging our sins for His righteousnessContinue reading “HE CAN DO ALL THINGS”

“he reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him.” Daniel 2:22 ESV Great are the works of the Lord His thoughts are oceans deep How precious is the Living Word All treasures of wisdom he keeps Hidden in Christ Jesus our Redeemer The Light shiningContinue reading “THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD”

“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” Psalm 27:14 ESV Beloved, wait for him a while longer Trust in his power and be courageous Hold fast and he will make you stronger Wait for the Lord for his righteousness Find rest and peace at the footContinue reading ““WAIT FOR THE LORD””

Be ever encouraged in Christ Jesus Find lasting comfort in his unrelenting love Let the Holy Spirit lead you in righteousness Receive grace and mercy from above Be of one mind and one love, joyful in full accord “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit” Humbly exalt others and proclaim the Living Word Serve asContinue reading “THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST”

“Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name. For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” Psalm 30:4-5 ESV When darkness is all aroundAnd nothing seems the sameHopeContinue reading ““JOY COMES WITH THE MORNING””

“But I call to God, and the Lord will save me. Evening and morning and at noon I utter my complaint and moan, and he hears my voice. He redeems my soul in safety from the battle that I wage, for many are arrayed against me.” Psalm 55:16-18 ESV O’ God, Thank You for hearingContinue reading “MY EVENING AND MORNING AND NOON PRAYER”

“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and hisContinue reading “A JOYFUL NOISE”

In a room filled with Light prepared for us A New Covenant glorifies His righteousness Remembering His blood shed just for you His body lovingly broken for our rescue Sin, doubt, and betrayal cannot abide in this place All is forgiven by the Cross and His Grace God’s merciful gift too great to conceive ToContinue reading “THE UPPER ROOM”

“For who knows what is good for man while he lives the few days of his vain life, which he passes like a shadow? For who can tell man what will be after him under the sun?” Ecclesiastes 6:12 ESV Who knows what is good for me? My life is spent with sorrow God sentContinue reading “LIFE SPENT”

In Adam all will surely die In Christ we are made alive The Cross mercifully gifts us justification The empty tomb leads to sanctification God gave His only Son this cup The Temple destroyed to be raised up Jesus died and rose from the dead Exactly as he had said By a man came theContinue reading “THE RESURRECTED LIFE”

Life unfolds in mostly unpredictable ways No one is guaranteed length of days The only surety is God’s saving grace He sent His only Son to die in our place Jesus is the way, the truth and the life Behold the transformative tree of His sacrifice Search the empty tomb where he was laid ChristContinue reading “LIFE GUARANTEED”

“And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus.” Luke 23:26 ESV Just a sinner trying to find my way through streets of chaos I never thought I would be drawn to His righteousnessContinue reading “SIMON OF CYRENE”

“You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.” James 5:8 ESV When everything is going wrong Wait patiently for the Lord, be strong Let your redeemed heart take courage Rest in Christ, do not be discouraged In the Lord our strength is made new His merciful promisesContinue reading ““THE COMING OF THE LORD””

Let’s celebrate Freedom won Sacrifices made Tyranny overcome Stars and Stripes Honor deserved Bravery recognized Liberty served Consequential lives Grace given But despised Sins forgiven Truth spoken Hope sent Chains broken Curtain rent Death overcome Sacrifice made Freedom won Let’s celebrate! “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36Continue reading “INDEPENDENCE DAY”

The waters have come up to our necks, save us O God! Rescue us once more in your steadfast love For you alone are the mighty one in our midst Blot out the sea of our transgressions like mist You sent your only son to die for the unworthy Remove the scales on our blindedContinue reading ““SAVE, O LORD””

“Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!”Continue reading “TO THE PRAISE OF HIS NAME”

For God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him. John 3:16-17 (ESV) We are createdContinue reading “A (RE-) BIRTHDAY GIFT”

Seek and find encouragement in Christ Jesus alone Fullness of joy, love and mercy at the foot of his throne Relinquish every burden, selfish ambition and pride God sent him for us and for us he suffered and died Rejoice ever in the Cross for the gift of saving grace Exalt the humble servant ofContinue reading “THE ENCOURAGEMENT SENT FROM OUR FATHER”

“It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night,” Psalm 92:1-2 ESV Dear Heavenly Father, Your mercy and grace pour over us Fathomless is your faithfulness There is no affection greater Your steadfastContinue reading ““THE ENDURING LOVE” (for you)”

…for the Lord your God is He who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory. Deuteronomy 20:4 Our lives are no longer our own We seek Your righteousness Through The Cross alone Let Your Truth and Love reign in us For our sins have been washed awayContinue reading “PRAY IN VICTORY”

Rejoice! knowing God’s promises are ever true! For after you have suffered now for a little while The God of all grace will lovingly restore you Faithfully seeing you through each fiery trial Our present sufferings do not compare to his sacrifice Who bore our sins on the Cross, suffered and died Now we areContinue reading “STEADFAST IN OUR SUFFERING”

“Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” In all this Job did notContinue reading ““THE LORD GAVE””

“How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death hasContinue reading “BY HIS BLOOD”

“Behold, when we come into the land, you shall tie this scarlet cord in the window through which you let us down, and you shall gather into your house your father and mother, your brothers, and all your father’s household.” Joshua 2:18 ESV God leads His own to the promised land Two spies sent byContinue reading “THE SCARLET CORD”

…so that the tested genuiness of your faith – more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire – may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.I Peter 1:7 (ESV) Saved only by His amazing grace He allows the testing of our faithContinue reading “BECAUSE OF HIM”

“Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.” Luke 8:40 ESV You left an empty tomb to fill my empty heart Love and mercy flowing from each wound How I wish I had known You from the start Lord Jesus, please return one day soon You bore allContinue reading “ONE DAY SOON”

“For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai, “Go, gather allContinue reading ““FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS””

“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14 ESV See the Cross on Mount Calvary Where the Savior died for me Born for such a time as this Betrayed with an unholy kiss The promise from the beginning Our heavenly Father’s best offeringContinue reading “THE HOPEFUL PRIZE”

O Lord, How can it be you came for me The foremost sinner to pursue By the incarnation of grace and mercy “Kiss the Son”, my hope and refuge How can it be you prayed for me If only the Cross could be stayed Blood droplets of love in agony “Kiss the Son”, now betrayedContinue reading “MEET ME IN GETHSEMANE”

Before the beginning of time The Heavenly Father knew my name Drawing me to His holy Light I would never be the same Knowing the heavy burden of my sin God sent His only Son from above Redeeming my stony heart to Him There can be no greater love Jesus came to suffer and dieContinue reading “WHEN ANGELS CRY”

The Messiah’s message of matchless mercy Exalted excellencies evermore exclaimed! Granted God’s greatest gift of grace Faithful followers forbearing fear Publicly proclaim Providence’s provision Christ crucified on Calvary’s cruel Cross! Singularly suffering severe scourging for our sins Definitively defeating dire darkness and death Resurrection reveals Risen Righteous Royalty reigns! He is risen indeed! “Then IContinue reading “CHRIST CRUCIFIED CRUSHES CURSE (COMPLETELY)!”

“And David said, “The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” And Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you!” 1 Samuel 17:37 ESV Dear God, Rock of my salvation, Deliver me… outContinue reading ““DELIVER ME””

“fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 ESV O’ Lord God, Your right hand spreads out the heavens exalting Your glorious omnipotence gives salvation filled with righteousness mercifullyContinue reading ““HIS RIGHT HAND””

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” John 13:34 ESV Overflowing from the Beloved whom God sent Jesus gave this new commandment Love one another Behold His crucifixion and resurrection With brotherly affection Love one another HisContinue reading ““LOVE ONE ANOTHER””

“So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 ESV Trusting in the truth, the life, the wayChrist Jesus our Lord and SaviorWe are saved by grace through faithThe assurance of things hoped for Plans for our welfare and a futureThe Creator knew us beforeContinue reading “LASTING LOVE”

For they all wanted to frighten us, thinking, “Their hands will drop from the work, and it will not be done.” But now, O God, strengthen my hands. Nehemiah 6:9 ESV Dear Lord, God of my salvation Through every trial and tribulation My hope is in the great I Am O God, strengthen my hands!Continue reading ““STRENGTHEN MY HANDS””

“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 ESV O’ Mighty God, Creator of all things How we long to be in Your presence LetContinue reading ““MIGHTY IN OUR MIDST””

(For Kent) “I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how toContinue reading ““WHO STRENGTHENS ME””

“My lips will shout for joy, when I sing praises to you; my soul also, which you have redeemed.” Psalms 71:23 (ESV) I will sing Your praises as the sun declares the morningI will sing praises exalting Your holiness and Your gloryI will sing praises for the promise of the Gospel story I will singContinue reading “PRAISE WITHOUT CEASING”

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of DavidContinue reading ““HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED””

”But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” Galatians 4:4-5 ESV Rejoice in God’s love for us pouring out endlessly Magnify the Redeemer, the Rock of ourContinue reading ““HOLY IS HIS NAME””

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:13-14 KJV Peace… exceeding our comprehension guards our minds and our hearts the grand gift of our salvation the blood-stained Cross imparts perfectContinue reading ““THE PEACE OF GOD””

“You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.” Psalm 119:114 ESV In God’s free gift of righteousness Proclaiming the truth with love and gentleness That will not be cut off Coming from the Father above Our sure and steadfast anchor God’s plan for our welfare and future Praising Christ Jesus,Continue reading ““OUR HOPE””

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,”. Psalm 103:1-4Continue reading “RECEIVING MERCY”

“Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the GodContinue reading ““REJOICE WITH JOY””

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of Lords, for his steadfast love endures forever”. Psalm 136:1-3 ESV Dear Heavenly Father, All praise to You Maker of heaven andContinue reading ““GIVE THANKS””

For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out of my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, butContinue reading “THIS IS HOW YOU WILL KNOW”

“The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.” 1 Timothy 1:15 ESV Christ Jesus came into the world to save the lost! All sufficient grace overflows to me, of sinners the foremost My Redeemer’s great mercy displays hisContinue reading “FAITHFUL SAYINGS”

Praise the Creator of heaven and earth All things are made new through him Displaying his grace by the virgin birth The life that is the true light of men But we rejected the light for darkness Crucifying The Lamb who bore our sin Yet he freely gifts us his righteousness Made alive in theContinue reading ““THE MYSTERY OF GODLINESS””

One year ago today God brought me through an ordeal with my heart. In answer to many prayers and by His great mercy God showed me so much love and taught me to give all my cares to Him. Two months later my heart was completely healed! I wrote this poem a couple days afterContinue reading “HEART OF FLESH (revised)”

The Gospel is revealed in Scripture alone, accomplished by God’s grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone to the glory of God alone. (from “The Beauty of Divine Grace” by Gabriel Fluhrer) O’ God, Thank You for breathing out Your Word Christ Jesus our Savior and risen Lord! Your promises are trustworthy and trueContinue reading ““TO THE GLORY OF GOD ALONE””

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek meContinue reading “THE HOPE THAT DOES NOT DISAPPOINT”

He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.Isaiah 53:3 (ESV) Because of your sinfulness, I am rejectedBecause of your ignorance, I am rejectedBecause of your indifference, I am rejectedBecause of yourContinue reading “DESPISED AND REJECTED”

“And he divided the 300 men into three companies and put trumpets into the hands of all of them and empty jars, with torches inside the jars. And he said to them, “Look at me, and do likewise. When I come to the outskirts of the camp, do as I do. When I blow theContinue reading ““A SWORD FOR THE LORD””

“But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so thatContinue reading ““THE GOODNESS OF GOD””

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for usContinue reading ““OUR BLESSED HOPE””

“And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.””Continue reading “OF WHOM ANGELS SING”

“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”Psalm 118:24 ESV Rejoice forever in God’s steadfast love!For grace sent from heaven aboveRejoice in suffering for his holy nameThis is the day the Lord has made! Rejoice in the God of our salvation!Carrying us through each tribulationRejoice inContinue reading ““REJOICE AGAIN””

The Son has risen to destroy the darkness To exchange our sins for his righteousness Do you know the one with the power to save Why not accept his free gift of joyous grace Come to the holy Father on bended knee Seek forgiveness and forever be set free Christ Jesus is the way, theContinue reading “MY HALLELUJAH”

“But I, O Lord, cry to you; in the morning my prayer comes before you.” Psalm 88:13 ESV Dear God, I look ever to YouIn hopeful prayerTo discern what is trueMake my heart aware That I may always knowLove’s ultimate offeringJoy that overflowsThe peace You bring Your grace and mercyYour only SonWho rescued meFrom sin’sContinue reading “MY EARLY MORNING PRAYER”

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and willContinue reading “A HOLY PLACE APART”

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV) I wish you could walk in my heartwhen you feel all aloneand you’ve used up all the emotions that you own when youContinue reading “I’M THERE”

Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1Thessalonians 5:23 (ESV) Leaving selfishness and pride behind Justified by Christ Jesus’ grace alone Healed hearts that were once blind Rest in faith upon theContinue reading “SANCTIFICATION’S JOURNEY”

For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.Romans 10:10(ESV) I whispered your name so many times wondering if you would ever hear meI didn’t knowI didn’t know that you heard every word and you loved me soUntil the day you whispered back my name andContinue reading “I DIDN’T KNOW”

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Psalms 100:1-2 (ESV) Towering pines line a winding roadTo a welcoming rock for the young and oldA serene sanctuary beside living waters Providing needed respite from earthly matters As rays of sunlight filter throughContinue reading “A GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN”

And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. 2 Corinthians 3:18 (ESV) Let Your joy fill every corner of my heart so that Your love might proclaim how great You are Banish my sinfulness and my prideContinue reading “A MORNING PRAYER”

“But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me.” —2 Timothy 1:12 (ESV) I know what I believe, give me boldness to say it I used to worry what others might think ofContinue reading “I KNOW WHO I HAVE BELIEVED”

I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you. Isaiah 44:22 There is one debt I can never repayMy sins are forever washed awayBy my Lord Jesus Christ’s loving sacrificeFor by His blood I am completely justified No longer can I beContinue reading “REDEEMED”

He had fished all day So many debts to repay But the catch was lean He had nets to clean The Rabbi on the beach Climbs aboard to teach Then He tells Simon Peter Time to go deeper Let the nets down again Simon answered him We toiled all night Not a fish in sightContinue reading “THE FIRST CALLING”

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness givenContinue reading “COME THE BATTLE”

King Xerxes hosted a great feast displaying his empire’s splendor and majesty But his command was ignored by Queen Vashti attending her own festivity The young and beautiful Esther was chosen when a new queen was sought Her cousin Mordecai saved the king’s life when he overheard a murderous plot The wicked Haman was promotedContinue reading “GOD’S PROVIDENCE”

TO CARE FOR HIM WHO SHALL HAVE BORNE THE BATTLE AND FOR HIS WIDOW, AND HIS ORPHAN. -Abraham Lincoln Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Author of mercy and wisdom Bless the women and men who serve to protect our fragile freedoms Thank you for those who have borne the battleContinue reading ““A MEMORIAL DAY PRAYER””

“As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.” 1 Samuel 18:1 ESV Jonathan, first born son of King Saul A humble soul lovingly knit to another Jesus, God’s only Son, given for us all MyContinue reading ““GOD HAS GIVEN””

“So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us—one of these men must become with us a witness to his resurrection.” Acts 1:21-22 ESV DevotedContinue reading ““MATTHIAS””

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV) In a world barrenContinue reading “THE MISSIONARY”

It would be easy to lament that one’s life may be of no lasting consequence When contemplating the incomprehensible vastness of the universe expanse But know this God gave up His only Son to suffer and to die just for you On that cruel Cross He proved His incredible mercy and His love so trueContinue reading “TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE”

Praise God for his glorious grace! The amazing grace that saves by faith For God’s boundless grace is all you need From his throne grace and mercy intercede Under God’s grace sin has no power over you His only Son the author of grace and truth Grace upon grace the Father ever provides And byContinue reading ““GRACE ABOUNDED ALL THE MORE””

In Him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of His glory. Ephesians 1:11-12 (ESV) Predestined from before time and creationContinue reading “A WILD OLIVE BRANCH”

See God’s wise servant Now lifted up on high Exalt Him and repent O’ children of mankind His appearance astonishes Beaten and bloodstained God’s lowly Lamb admonishes His majesty preordained Open your eyes and see To the Living Word ever cling Bow down on bended knee Worship our Savior and King Our sorrows and sinsContinue reading “WHO HAS BELIEVED”

Spiritual warfare all around The enemy ever closer Time to stand our ground Christ Jesus is our closer! Put on your armor daily Withstand the fiery darts Time for Christians to rally Our Savior guards our hearts Show the world God’s loving spirit Do not compromise His values The Good News is our armament ByContinue reading “STAND FIRM!”

Unworthy and blinded am I no longer My sinfulness and pride He has forgiven By His grace my faith grows ever stronger For I know that my Redeemer lives! See the Cross and the empty grave Jesus died and arose, new life He gives Once chained in darkness, now I am saved! For I knowContinue reading “MY REDEEMER LIVES!”

God sent His only Son to save Our sin overcome by His grace So let forgiveness rule the day True repentance the only way Turning sin like scarlet to snowy white Our penalty paid by His great sacrifice Reconciling us to our heavenly Father The only restoration that truly matters Precious blood shed for justContinue reading “FORGIVEN”

Looking back I can see how far I have come Winding is the rutty road that led me to the Son So many twists and turns to arrive at this place apart Great the sacrifice of Him in Whom grace had its start How is it that He knew each faltering step I would takeContinue reading “THE ROAD TO THE SON”

Grabbing everything and anything this world has offered Instant gratification without consequences preferred Demanding an inheritance without having earned it But nothing fills the vast void meant for the Holy Spirit This free gift of love from the Father is for all who believe His mercy and grace overwhelmingly defeat darkness’ deceit No longer withoutContinue reading “THE FATHER’S LOVE”

This day God given His grace Mercy driven From darkness Into light His righteousness Unblinded sight Faith alone Love wins He atones Our sins On Calvary Empty tomb Rescues me Coming soon Christ Jesus Savior King Redeems us Praises sing! Hallelujah! Amen! “But the free gift is not like the transgression. For if by theContinue reading “FREE GIFT”

Oh Lord, there is a song ever in my heart and on my lips Of Christ Jesus whom You sent to wash away my sins So I praise You for saving me from my idolatry and pride Repenting of the utter darkness inside me for which He died He is the Light who rescued meContinue reading “THROUGH HIS POWER”

According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to beContinue reading “THE LEGACY”

Will you hear the trumpet call The curse demands a sacrifice for the fall Jesus died on the Cross for our sins The empty tomb is where love wins Are you awaiting the trumpet call Have you given Christ Jesus your all There is only one way to be saved God’s free gift of mercyContinue reading “THE TRUMPET CALL”

My world is warm, dark and void of time But my first thought is “I am loved” I feel a heart beating that is not mine A sense of belonging to someone above Providing everything I could possibly need As all my inward and outward parts are defined Intricately and exquisitely, I become “me” LongingContinue reading “MISSED”

Dear Father in heaven, Your goodness and holiness are unfathomableEternally faithful and abundantly merciful are YouYour love is everlasting for You are unchangeableEvery promise found in Your Word is securely true Your majesty is wonderfully displayed in Your creationThere is no greater wisdom but that which flows from YouBefore time was, You were and areContinue reading “ATTRIBUTES OF OUR GOD”

I will rise on that glorious day To meet my Lord and Savior Rescued by His mercy and grace I want for nothing ever more Oh, to behold His majesty and glory Seeing Him finally face to face I will bow on bended knee Worshipping with joyful praise Let this be our heart’s only missionContinue reading “THAT GLORIOUS DAY”

Before one realizes it another year has gone by Did I present my body as a living sacrifice Holy and acceptable to God, so merciful Was my worship even remotely spiritual Have I inadvertently conformed to this world Was I unwilling to be transformed by the living Word Is it too late to ask forContinue reading ““REJOICE IN HOPE””

“And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earthContinue reading “THE GREATEST GIFT”

“And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will findContinue reading “FOR UNTO US…”

This time of year is so busyNot enough hours in the dayToo many distractions Is this how it has to beVisitors on the wayMeal preparations Rooms to get readyHow many will come to staySo much trepidation What of Joseph and MaryWhom I turned awayHere for the taxation I heard she had her babyWhat did thoseContinue reading “NO ROOM”

Languishing between Samaria and Galilee I lift my unworthy voice to the Son of Man Oh Lord, grant me your unmerited mercy Will you not heal me on your way to Zion My appearance betrays the blemishes within Your holiness convicts my unrighteousness The Father sent you to atone for all our sins Scourging andContinue reading “I AM THE TENTH LEPER”

We often passed by each other going opposite ways Sometimes nodding “hello” or feigning a smile But just now I heard that you had passed away They said you had been ill for only a short while I feel a sense of loss that I cannot explain Because of the secret that I dared notContinue reading “THERE ARE NO STRANGERS”

Dear Heavenly Father, We are thankful and praise You for the love of family the fellowship of friends heaven’s certainty grace that never ends Your provision for the lost blessings new each day for the blood-stained Cross an empty grave Christ Jesus our risen Lord! Your right hand that holds us fast the Living WordContinue reading “GIVING THANKS”

Oh joyless captives of Babylon Remember God’s promise The return of His only Son! Light shining in total darkness Abandon your idol worship Only one deserves your praise Let repentance rule your lips Feast on fathomless grace Claim redemption’s power and peace Christ Jesus suffered and died for you! Bow down to Him on bendedContinue reading “THE TREK FROM BABYLON”

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 ESV Dear Heavenly Father, Let this be my heart’s only desireTo love your precious Word above allFor you saved me from sin’s awful mireDefeating the deadly curse of the fall Please fill me with your righteousnessIContinue reading ““ BRING THE BOOK””

Oh my heart How it ached From the start My world quaked Beneath my feet The everlasting rock Rescuing me My hope unlocked By the sin-bearer On Calvary’s tree Answering prayer Redeeming me Grace and mercy Love unmeasured For the unworthy The eternal treasure Risen to claim His very own Never the same My heartContinue reading “HEART OF FLESH”

“But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man’s trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many.” Romans 5:15 ESV I praise God from whom flows every blessing! No more doubts, noContinue reading “OVERWHELMED BY GRACE”

For God so loves you He cares about everything you do Every decision that you make Each and every step you take For God so loves you His Son proclaiming the truth Suffered and died on Calvary To redeem you for all eternity For God so loves you Every promise He makes is true HisContinue reading “STEADFAST LOVE”

Oh Lord, wherever I go, You are there From the mountaintop to the deepest sea How I long to be in Your loving care For nothing compares to Your majesty All creation manifests Your power and glory See the stars placed in the sky by Your hand Yet You care for someone as lowly asContinue reading “FOR GOD’S GLORY”

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.Genesis 1:1 (ESV) Who has ever heard the windalong a forest’s leafy pathwayand not known you,or waves slapping a rocky shoreand the tender melody of a small bird above so much noise Who has ever seen the brilliant splendor of a distant sunsetand not known youorContinue reading “TO LIFE”

Behold nature’s marvelous majesty Cursed by sin’s callous calamity The thief desires only to destroy Stealthily stealing all hope and joy Tribulations producing only tears Is there anyone who truly cares Christ Jesus became man to rescue us Redeemed by His love and righteousness On Calvary He suffered and died for our sins Resurrected thatContinue reading “KNOW HIM”

There is something of a melody arising up within me A song of praise exalting Christ Jesus my Lord and Savior But there are not words sufficient that speak to His glory The One who died to breech my stony heart’s door How can I describe this love flowing from the Cross Extolling the greatContinue reading “THE MELODY OF MY HEART”

Let us pray boldly with one accord For Christ Jesus is our Savior and Lord! Of whom all the angels continually sing Proclaim the Good News and the hope it brings! For only One suffered and died for you and me God’s grace hanging upon that terrible tree All we need do is repent ofContinue reading “EVER REJOICING”

Every day I need a savior Someone to point the way Isn’t there something more To help me through each day I have this other world feeling A sense that I do not belong This life keeps me reeling How did it all go so very wrong Who is this One who came to saveContinue reading “EVERY DAY I HAVE A SAVIOR”

Anchor your faith to the solid Rock of Ages Where the winding road turns straight and narrow Follow the path beside living waters of grace To a place apart that overcomes life’s sorrows Where songs of praise rise up over so much noise And the Good News redeems wandering hearts Making the unworthy worthy ofContinue reading “THE STEADFAST ROCK”

“Rejoice in hope” for we are saved by God’s grace Nothing we have done but faith alone in His only Son Sacrificed on that terrible tree in our deserved place Christ Jesus arose the third day, our redemption won “Be patient in tribulation” for we are not in this alone There is one who lovesContinue reading ““REJOICE IN HOPE””

Oh sister, brother, are you missing someone dear Claim the promise from which the Father’s mercies flow Rejoice in hope that wipes away every lingering tear His risen Son has utterly defeated life’s cursed foe! Redeemed loved ones who have gone before us will rise Returning with our Lord on that glorious day of daysContinue reading ““COME, LORD JESUS””

“By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas”. Psalms 65:5 ESV When things are not going your wayAnd you are feeling blueTurn to the Author of the dayAnd claim His love so true For no oneContinue reading “THE ANSWER”

And he said to all, “If anyone wouldcome after me, let him deny himself and takeup his cross daily and follow me.”Luke 9:23 (ESV) At one end of the cross is darkness and our sin At the other end of the cross is an empty tomb, forgiveness, hope and salvation One can choose to remainContinue reading “AT ONE END OF THE CROSS”

And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to the promise. Galations 3:29 (ESV) Abraham took his only son, Isaac, and headed to a mountain in MoriahWith unwavering obedience he followed God’s commandFor the burnt offering, Isaac carried the wood, Abraham the fireBut what could be sacrificed to possibly justify theContinue reading “THE SACRIFICE”

Born Joseph, a Levite, a son of Cyprus A child of God and minister of peace Saved by faith alone in Christ Jesus He sold his property to help those in need Proclaiming the gospel wherever he went To Tarsus, to Antioch and beyond Jerusalem Sharing with all his gift of encouragement Only by theContinue reading “BARNABAS’ GIFT”

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Psalm 150:6 ESV So often the wrong path has been my predilection The straight and narrow left behind without hesitation Selfishness and pride determining my life’s direction Fear, loneliness and emptiness, sin’s dark deception But there is hope for one seriously seeking redemption TheContinue reading “TRANSFORMATION DECLARATION”

A precious life faced imminent peril In a fallen world inherently evil Can the unrighteous be saved From earthly designs so depraved God’s faithful Son is ever true In Him all things are made new For there is only one holy King Of whom all the angels sing His Providence in Jehosheba’s story Preserved David’sContinue reading “JEHOSHEBA’S COURAGE”

Darkness all around and evil ever before me Daily I claim your mighty sword and shield The Living Word the wellspring of grace and mercy By this Light of truth even the fiercest enemy yields I will rise and go wherever you lead or command Every gospel mission begins on bended knee Our sure hopeContinue reading “ANANIAS’ AFFIRMATION”

“If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.Continue reading “THE SOURCE OF ALL JOY”

As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.John 15:9 (ESV) My love is greater than the darknessMy love is greater than sinMy love is greater than heaven and earthMy love is greater than sorrowMy love is greater than deathMy love is greater than any treasureMy love is greaterContinue reading “MY DEAREST CHILD”

There is a sacrifice made out of love A hope that comes only from above Let this joyous knowledge fill our lives Drawing us ever closer to the one true light God sent Christ Jesus His only Son Offered that our hearts might be won This ransom for sin paid on Calvary Redeeming His brideContinue reading “ONE BODY”

Darkness and famine are everywhere By God’s providence love finds a way But stony hearts are easily laid bare Life changing each moment of the day So how does one move on from here The only place we have ever known Faith in God alone overcomes all fear For the world is no longer ourContinue reading “THE LEGACY OF RUTH”

When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. And he said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and see.” Jesus wept. John 11:33-35 ESV Torrential tears flow in Bethany today A loved oneContinue reading “TEARS IN BETHANY”

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:12-13 ESV Dear Lord, thank you for the brave warriors who fought for us We are blessed because of their great sacrifice for ourContinue reading “MEMORIAL DAY”

When did I grow so old Just yesterday I was young Not always doing what I was told Life’s race had just begun But now I am in a later season The pace not near as fast Perhaps I have more reason Each day closer than the last Looking back with mixed emotions Would IContinue reading “NOT TOO LATE”

I have been wanting to share with you this hope that I have For the longest time I lived only for myself and no one else But then the Holy Spirit opened my eyes to the One who saves God sent us His only Son, Christ Jesus, to lead us to Himself At first IContinue reading “LIGHT OF REDEEMING GRACE”

O’ Lord, my heart exalts in You Holy Author of my salvation Whose promises are ever true The steadfast rock of my redemption You rescue me from an evil enemy By Your wisdom and by Your power Guiding me through every calamity You are my hope in my bleakest hour You make the poor inContinue reading “HANNAH’S PRAYER”

Dear Mom, More than a few years have passed since we were all together last Still I miss you so very much and nothing fills the hole left in my heart And I do not even want to try, but one cannot live long in the past Though my memories have grown dearer since weContinue reading “MOTHER’S DAY”

He left the ninety-nine for this wayward one The Shepherd, The Guardian of my soul Hallelujah! Look what God has done! Grace and mercy, rescuing me to His fold Relentless, ever pursuing His own Never again to be counted among the lost His sacrifice, love unlike any I have ever known! Redeems by His righteousContinue reading “THE SHEPHERD’S STAFF”

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings the good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news ofhappiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” Isaiah 52:7 (ESV) Hear the Good News of Salvation Receive His transformative Power Proclaim His sacrifice to the nations: “Redemption through ChristContinue reading “NO TIME TO WAIT”

In various trials, in strife and in sorrowIn love, in life and the promise of tomorrowIn need, in poverty and tribulationIn hope, faith and in salvationIn darkness, in death and in despairIn light, rebirth and in our prayers In tears, illness and in our weaknessIn happiness, in health and perseveranceIn loneliness, mistakes and facing temptationInContinue reading “CONSIDER JOY”

I cannot do anything without You, O Lord Though I have tried to make it on my own My hope lies entirely in Your Living Word Redeeming forever this heart of stone Repenting of my sins on bended knee I look to the beacon of Your abundant mercy The Cross, that awesome and cruel treeContinue reading “I AM FORGIVEN”

While one denied Him three times, fearing the possible cost The two Marys watched Him suffer and die upon The Cross While most fled doubting the decision He had made The two Marys viewed the place His body was laid While many hid in darkness in the upper room The two Marys came and foundContinue reading “THE WITNESSES”

And I will make you a great nation And I will bless you and make your name great Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham From the line of Judah he will come I will establish his kingdom And he shall be to me a son Conceived by a virgin, they shallContinue reading “THE PROMISE KEEPER”

Oh dear ones, let me tell you of the Lord Jesus Who exchanged my sin for His righteousness My Savior who gave up everything even for me He had to suffer and die on Calvary’s cruel tree But that was not the end of His amazing story His act of love on the Cross forContinue reading “WAITING FOR YOU”

“When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, “Do you understand what I have done to you?—John 13:12 (ESV) Such joy knowing from where you cameMore faith knowing you’re returning to the sameBut what suffering you must soon endureOn a humble cross ourContinue reading “THE DISCIPLES’ FEET”

“Blessed is the King, full of grace, glory in the highest!” The very stones would cry out if the people were silent Tears raining down His face for all Jerusalem Hosanna! Hosanna! Here comes the Son of Man! Driving out unrighteousness from the holy temple The Living Word then returns to preach the gospel AuthorityContinue reading “EASTER’S REWARD”

Oh, how we are like the crucified thief Tormented by our sin and unbelief Locked in denial or hoping for more Until we look to The Lord and Savior Mocking the only One who can save you Or rebuked by those who can’t see the Truth Dying alone with no hope of forgiveness Or pleadingContinue reading “THE CRUCIFIED THIEF”

“Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed.” (Psalms 107:28-29 ESV) When all is seemingly lost And chaos appears to reign Keep your eyes upon the Cross The beacon of His mercy andContinue reading “MASTER OF THE STORM”

“In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:13-14 ESV When we think about the storyContinue reading “CHANGE YOUR STORY”

Oh, to find refuge from despair in the cleft of the rock But a great and mighty wind rends the mountainside God commands His creation His holy plan to unlock From His power and righteousness no one can hide After the wind does not even the earth tremble and quake From the pinnacle of gloryContinue reading “ON MOUNT HOREB”

Jesus loves me Though I am unworthy He is the Living Word My crucified and risen Lord Washing my sins away Grace upon grace A debt beyond measure Mercy’s triumphant treasure Jesus loves me Though I am unworthy Stumbling in total darkness Transformed by righteousness My hardened heart of stone The Holy Spirit made HisContinue reading “THIS I KNOW”

Tell me of the one who loved usBefore the beginning of timeTell me of this love so great, this JesusThat I should make Him mine God’s only Son of virgin birthHow are we worthy of this sacrificeThat caused Him to come to earthThe One who opens blinded eyes Healing the lame to walk with HimWhyContinue reading “TELL ME OF THIS JESUS”

Longing for a new start Pursue God’s holy heart He makes all things new His promises ever true The Beginning and the End The Creator of everything But a dark chasm lies unseen A sin-filled void in between Only One can bridge this gap The sacrifice of the Son of Man Jesus suffered the penaltyContinue reading “PROOF OF LIFE”

Oh what a loathsome sinner am I The reason Jesus was born to die To rescue this lost lamb to His fold Covering me with His righteous robe Seeking to save at tremendous cost God’s love paves the way to the Cross Repenting, I put all my trust in Him Washing away the darkness withinContinue reading “OVERCOMING”

Oh believer have you gone astrayCome again to the foot of The CrossLet redemption have its way Rescued from sin’s tangled mazeCome again to the foot of The CrossDrink fully My cup of unmerited grace Claim the joy that you once knewCome again to the foot of The CrossI am the source of the onlyContinue reading “AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS”

Our years here so very few And there is but one truth Christ Jesus is the only way Holy Deliverer of God’s grace He bore our sins to Calvary Where He died for you and me Our repentance a necessity One decision for all eternity Death defeated when He arose Sanctification through Him alone WhyContinue reading “THIS GREAT LOVE”

Could this be the day When I meet my King You are ultimate grace Of whom the angels sing My crucified Lord And risen Savior! My shield and my sword Now and forevermore My sins washed away I praise You on bended knee Awaiting that glorious day When I with You shall ever be!

For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 (ESV) Grief and joy, tearsContinue reading “REST AND PEACE”

I am a sinner natural-born Once lost and forlorn Jesus loves me still Given to wander aimlessly My tongue speaks carelessly Jesus loves me still Words can be hateful and so cruel My selfishness and pride are wont to rule Jesus loves me still My sins nailed Him to the Cross His death was theContinue reading “IN THIS IS LOVE”

My world is warm, dark and void of timeBut my first thought is “I am loved”I feel a heart beating that is not mineA sense of belonging to someone above Providing everything I could possibly needAs all my inward and outward parts are defined Intricately and exquisitely, I become “me” Longing to know the oneContinue reading “CHOSEN”

How can this love so very great Be meant for one so lowly A holy offering of unending grace To save the most unworthy A sinner from my very first breath Hastening down the darkest road Ransomed by my Savior’s death His resurrection redeemed my soul God’s perfect love and my terrible sins Nailed HimContinue reading “WHERE YOUR HEART IS”

In the busy and quiet moments of each day Worry and anxiety bring their baggage to stay But God’s Word, reliable in every circumstance Whispers with unwavering voice: ” I’ve got this!” “Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leaveContinue reading “WAITING ON HIM”

What of the humble traveler who comes to us from afar Seeking God’s will like the wisemen following the star Bringing their unique gifts of the spirit with us to share So many the stories of God’s grace and answered prayer We all are in search of something to fill the void in our heartContinue reading “TO THE SOJOURNERS”

Our Father above Sent His only Son To save you and me Unworthy are we The virgin-born babe Jesus, no greater name Angels declaring Shepherds sharing The first Noel Our Immanuel The living Word Savior of the world Born to be crucified For our sins he died Our debt repaid He arose the third dayContinue reading “THE ULTIMATE GIFT”

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder , and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 ESV Love is here!Born this dayDo not fearSo much graceGlad tidings He bringsFullness of joyThe angelsContinue reading “ON CHRISTMAS DAY”

I was thinking about the busyness of Christmas How some might feel left out because of their past Others of us missing loved ones no longer here Wondering if there isn’t more or if anyone cares Then I had this thought about Joseph a carpenter by trade A man of God traveling with the loveContinue reading “BEFORE MARY’S ARMS”

Joy has comeA child is bornGod’s only SonThe Living Word The Gift born to dieThat we might liveDefeating the lieOur sins to forgive From a lowly mangerTo a cruel crossThe answer to prayerTo save the lost Risen the third dayJoy has comeThe only wayGod’s only Son Ascended to HeavenHe sits on the throneHe’s coming againToContinue reading ““REPEAT THE SOUNDING JOY””

Often I wonder what the next moment will bring But I am secure in the knowledge of this one thing God loves and cares for me, supplying all I need We are not promised tomorrow but I trust His lead I have tried it every other way relying only on myself Foolishly thinking why shouldContinue reading “THE NEXT MOMENT”

Come to me and hunger no longer “I am the bread of life” In our weakness, you make us stronger Come to the Father by my sacrifice “I am the way, the truth and the life” Son of David, heal our blind eyes Come to me and in you I will abide “I am theContinue reading “I AM WHO I AM”

Dear Father in heaven, How glorious is Your name! Establish soon Your kingdom Everything by Your will and grace In heaven and the earth All we need comes from You Your Sacrifice sealed our worth Let our repentance be ever true Bestow in us a forgiving heart For The Light shines in the darkness YourContinue reading “A CORPORATE PRAYER”

It is the third day Our hearts still very heavy So much yet to say Neither of us ready A seven mile trek To just north of Jerusalem No looking back Emmaus our destination Not my first trip with Cleopus A brother and a friend Followers of the prophet Jesus Why did it have toContinue reading “THE SPRING OF SALVATION”

“and he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place called The Place of a Skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha. There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, and Jesus between them.” John 19:17-18 ESV Calvary is the place Apex of His grace Scene of His sufferingContinue reading “VICTORY AT GOLGOTHA”

Our Father in heaven, Creator of all things, how great Thou art Giving blessed assurance in Christ alone Your love above all changes stony hearts Endless mercy guiding each prodigal home So I come to You again on bended knee For I know Your eye is on the sparrow But, oh, how You have watchedContinue reading “SONGS OF PRAISE(19)”

Hanging on Golgotha’s terrible tree ne’er was a love so true “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” The repentant thief rewarded looking into the Messiah’s eyes “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” To Mary, his mother and the disciple beloved like a brother “Woman,Continue reading “LAST(ING) WORDS”

O’ Lord, Unworthy am I but You love me still Heal me completely if it be Your will This oft neglected broken vessel By Your grace, the Holy Spirit’s temple Wash away the scourge of this malady I come to You again on bended knee To touch the hem of Your righteous robe The powerContinue reading “A PRAYER FOR HEALING”

When thunder and lightning engulf you The cloudburst so heavy you cannot see The Savior is ever our hope and rescue Walking the waves of each tumultuous sea Asking only that we have faith to believe The sacrifice He made on Golgotha’s tree Love and mercy unfathomable to conceive Great the grace forgiving sinners likeContinue reading “THROUGH EVERY STORM”

I thought I was doing what was right Persecuting all who proclaimed his name My stony heart dark as the night Seeking my idea of justice and fame But on the long road to Damascus A heavenly light drove me to my knees And I heard the voice of righteousness Saying “why are you persecutingContinue reading “BLINDED SO THAT I COULD SEE”

Who is this Jesus everyone is talking about I hear he is from Nazareth, a carpenter’s son Still I am skeptical, I have some doubts But what about all the miracles he has done He teaches in the synagogue and heals the blind Could this really be the Messiah we are looking for Full ofContinue reading ““RISE UP””

Oh Lord God I find joyful rest only in You I rejoice in the majesty of Your creation The sun and ocean proclaim Your truth Displaying power beyond comprehension How is it that You love one as lowly as me So small, so insignificant walking this earth Compared to the universe and all eternity IContinue reading “ABOVE ALL”

I often pause and struggle to comprehend The long-suffering love of the Son of Man How so much grace and unmerited mercy Were meant for one so obviously unworthy Behold His holiness, righteousness and majesty Leaving me awestruck, driven ever to my knees To worship Him despite my self-absorbed pride My sin, past, present andContinue reading “SURETY”

O’ Creator of heaven and earth I am a blind beggar from birth Wandering in a cloak of darkness Desperately seeking forgiveness Longing for the redeeming Light Cleanse me and restore my sight Please hear these my humble cries Do not pass me by! Open my eyes! “Son of David, have mercy on me!” YouContinue reading “LEAVING JERICHO”

God, the Father, always has a plan The Good News of the Son of Man! When He closes the road to Bithynia His vision unlocks doors in Macedonia Where He freely redeems Lydia’s heart His abundant righteousness to impart God’s promises can never be thwarted Saving faith not works will be rewarded Do not loseContinue reading “THE ROAD TO BITHYNIA”

From the very start my heart was made of stone Searching for meaning in anything I could own Nothing more important than my earthly needs Worshipping the power of money and all it brings But there was ever an emptiness I could not fill A vast void so very large longing for anything real IContinue reading “BY HIS GRACE”

Oh, what a sinner am I, no claim to anything even remotely righteous My tongue seeks only to hurt, my mind wandering in utter darkness Craving the world’s acceptance and accolades, the fullness of pride No time to meet another’s needs, grabbing all that my heart desires Everywhere I turn there is envy and greed,Continue reading “BEFORE THE NAILS”

In the beginning there was love Flowing from the Creator above And there was the Living Word Christ, our Savior and our Lord God, Jesus and the Spirit as One Holiness and righteousness and love Calling this lowly sinner to repent By the supreme sacrifice Heaven sent My unworthiness redeemed by Mercy At the CrossContinue reading “FROM THE BEGINNING”

Why do I feel this darkness even in the light of day What is this heaviness of spirit that I cannot escape Is there more to life than this overwhelming drudgery Who can I turn to, who can rescue me from this misery and He answered “For all have sinned and fall short of God’sContinue reading “THE LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS”

There is a far island where I long to be A pine cathedral where God speaks to me No longer floundering but held in His hand Pointing the way to the promised land Where the lights of heaven dance on living waters Reflecting God’s love in all that matters The Son of Man is theContinue reading “CATHEDRAL PINES”

How can I not show the way for those who are lost That our sins are forgiven by His death on the Cross His boundless grace shining down like rays of the sun The bleak darkness by this holy Light is overcome In the desolate desert that was my heart Christ Jesus came His loveContinue reading “A Desolate Desert”

(To Dad from Isle Royale) This wilderness path traverses steep inclines and deep descents With rambling roots and stumbling rocks hobbling our journey Oh, but to overcome our sin and pride and willful disobedience See the sacrifice of the supreme Sojourner on Mount Calvary Faith alone in Christ Jesus is the Way, the Truth andContinue reading “Through Every Ascent And Decline”

The work began the day I was born My life full of selfishness and pride But when I heard the Gospel, I was torn My heart laid bare, no place to hide Someone cared for me, He suffered and died To redeem me, one so thoroughly broken Such mercy and grace, for me He wasContinue reading “UNFINISHED”

There is a lot of talk about fathers today Godly men, good role models, abusive or absentee I am thankful for what my dad’s life had to say About the kind of person he wants me to be For his example was his Heavenly Father Full of joy and the wisdom that we seek WhoContinue reading “A Father’s Day Gift”

So now what am I to do with this matchless mercy that freed me I did not even know I was a sinner, so unworthy, without redeemable merit Until the Holy Spirit removed the clouds before my eyes so that I could see The matter of blood, forgiveness and righteousness, the poured-out Gift How canContinue reading “No Longer The Same”

When the Philistines come again to destroy you Call to the Lord for His promises are ever true Christ Jesus died for us, arose and will never leave He will see you through every trial if only you believe When darkness spreads across the Valley of Rephaim Look to the everlasting Light of the SonContinue reading “Marching in the Tops of the Mulberry Trees”

In a world of worry and strife There is only One who gives us life When I am feeling lost  I remember the cost At the Cross I cannot despair But lift up this holy prayer By faith alone I believe  Without any doubt He is the One who died for me His cup pouredContinue reading “His Cup Pours Out”