What a friend we have in JesusAll our sins and griefs to bearWhat a privilege to carryEverything to God in prayer O what peace we often forfeitO what needless pain we bearAll because we do not carryEverything to God in prayer Have we trials and temptations?Is there trouble anywhere?We should never be discouragedTake it to …
Category Archives: Poetry
Wait
By Russell Kelfer, copyright 1995 Desperately, helplessly, longingly, I cried. Quietly, patiently, lovingly, He replied. I pleaded, and I wept for a clue to my fate, And the Master so gently said, “Child, you must wait.” “Wait? You say wait??” my indignant reply. “Lord, I need answers, I need to know why. Is your hand …
* SNOWFLAKES *
Guest post by author Charlene Warren Delicately floating down from the heavens above; Each tiny flake sent from the Creator with love. Perfectly shaped & designed – making it one of a kind. How can it be that no two are alike? Viewed up close – what a beautiful sight. * Tiny little insignificant flakes, …
Summer’s Last Hurrah
August – Summer’s last hurrah! Nature’s rousing crescendo and glorious opus Bidding us to join in heavenly birdsong, To take a deep breath and unwind, As we savor summer’s last tender moments. All too soon decisions will press us And schedules will constrain us. Nature will take its final bow Blazing with amber, scarlet, and …
Interrupt me, Lord
Interrupt me, Lord,
When conceit compromises my character,
When ambition supersedes integrity,
And my kingdom matters more than yours.
Daddy’s Home
Dedicated to my daddy, Pastor ‘Doc’ Robert Vajko, April 27, 1936 – December 20, 2020 Tiny feet patter across the floor As Daddy walks through the door. A squeal of delight as she sees his face Then rushes into his warm embrace. It’s time for a hug and a tickle Maybe even a giggle. Now …
Cares
“I cast my cares on the One who cares, One who hears and answers my prayers.
Ode to Autumn
Autumn arrived last night, lugging its trappings of hot chocolate, soft wooly sweaters, bright orange pumpkins, and bold hues of copper, amber, gold, and candlelight red. Autumn is not timid like the spring but bursts forth with brisk winds, rustling leaves, crisp mornings, and harvest moons. Autumn ushers in a season of closure as we …
Life’s Journey
Many years ago, I boarded a ship The boat was christened Life’s Journey It seemed a fairly worthy vessel A ship custom-built for me. I was headed to a land far way My destination heaven’s shore I knew my Savior waited there And loved-ones I yearned to see once more At times the seas were …
CHORES – A Poem
I asked my sons to clean the house, But all I got were frowns and grouse. When I handed them a list of chores, They ran to their rooms and closed the doors. After much wheedling, they eventually conceded That cleaning the house was truly needed. The list of chores was divided, fair as can …