Meet Me at the Cross

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See the Savior in the garden
Kneeling in prayer
With His Father
Thy will be done

Meet me at the foot of the cross
Feel Jesus’ love
See His blood flow
Cleansing your sins

Go with me to the empty tomb
He has risen
He lives again
New life is yours

Fill the Emptiness

What will satisfy the emptiness I feel?
Where can I go so my heart will heal?
The world calls out constantly to me
If you do this then happy you’ll be.

But then I still feel empty inside
Who can help, who will provide?
Where do I go so I can be whole?
Who will fill the longing in my soul?

God you place a song in my heart
Always be with me, let’s never part.
When I am weak, you make me strong.
You make me feel like I always belong.

When I cry out you always hear
You make the emptiness disappear.
Each day I will walk by your side
Please hold my hand, be my guide.

What Has God Done For You?

I've been challenged by my son, Franklin, to think and
write about what God has done for me.

I look back into my life and see that He's blessed me
abundantly. I had loving parents who brought me up in
the LORD. I have a loving, faithful christian husband
who believes in me and encourages me in the LORD.

God has blessed me with three children, 2 wonderful
daughters-in-law and three grandchildren. Our family
loves one another and wants the best for each other.

God has brought about a lot of change in my life. As
a teenager I was painfully shy. He's given me opportunities
to do things I never thought possible. I used to hate
standing up in class to even give a book report. He's
blessed me with opportunities to teach classes in Africa
to women and I taught grade 10 girls. Now I'm blessed to
be able to teach in the prison.

Because of God's answer to prayer I was able to overcome
fear and go live in Africa for 5 years. I hope I encouraged
people there, but my christian family there gave so
much to me and taught me many lessons.

God gave me opportunities in my work as He placed me at
jobs with other christians who have been amazing examples
to me: Landmark Bookstore with Norma and also Alva Roofing
with T.J., Tom, Oral, Kathryn, Greg, Sharon, Bill, and
Dirk.

I still have things I need to work on in my life, but I
know God will help me overcome.

God has also blessed me with opportunities to work with
many young christian women who have been a blessing in
my life.

Through the women in prison I've learned more about God's
grace. These women really know what grace is and how God
can change lives.

God works amazingly in our lives and has such great
plans for us. He teaches us lots of lessons through the
people He places in our lives. What has He done for you?

Songfilled Sundays

No Other One

Lord, be with me through the valleys
Walk beside me hand in hand
Carry me through the desert
Don’t let me sink in drifting sand

When tears flow like a river
Please wipe them from my face
I need your gentle touch
The feel of your warm embrace

When life seems to keep
Dealing blow after blow
You are my strength
The one who saves from any foe

You lead me directly through
The battles, not around
I look forward to the day
When I will be heavenward bound

No other friend can comfort
Through the darkest night
Or lift me from deep despair
To the most victorious height

What words can I possibly use
To thank you, my God and King
I’ll lay my life at your feet
And forever to your Word I’ll cling

No other Master is worthy
Of my devotion and praise
You alone will I worship
Today, tomorrow and always!

Travel Back to When

I’d like to travel the dusty road to granny and grandpa’s again
Travel back to that time long ago – that time when
I could gather fresh eggs from the chicken pen
Back when I was only nine or ten
Smell ham sizzling in that old frying pan
Go out in the yard and kick around an old tin can
Watch Daddy Pete bring home some fish
See granny make them into a delicious dish
Taste butter churned by granny’s own hand
Walk around again on my family’s land
Let the water bucket down into the well
Sit down in the living room and talk for a spell
On the way home we stop at the old country store
Buy ice cream, or candy with money from an uncle we adore
Yes, I’d like to travel the dusty road to granny and grandpa’s again
Back to that time long ago when – when I was only nine or ten.

Thankful Thursdays

A Woman Like Hannah

I passed an old house with curtains tattered and worn
and couldn't help wondering who in this house had been born.
I decided I must stop my car and go look at this place
As I approached the old house I thought I saw a face.

What was the sound I heard? It couldn't have been crying.
My imagination was taking over, maybe it was the wind sighing.
Weren't homes a place with the voices of happy children singing,
but I could tell no children had been here to a mother's skirt clinging.

All of a sudden a woman appeared with lots of children around.
The crying I'd heard had changed to laughter what a joyous sound.
She had her Bible open, marked at I Samuel, how strange!
Then I remembered the old story and I knew why such a change.

At first the woman was childless with lots of crying and prayer,
But God had given her laughter and children over which to care.
I pondered over my faith as I drove down that old country road
Did I spend lots of time in prayer sharing with God my own load?

Oh to be like Hannah, when blessed she lifted her voice in praise.
She adored the God she served and devoted her son to him all his days.
I need to humble myself before God and lay something before His feet.
I'll use what He's entrusted into my hand all my days until we meet.

I want my life to shine His light and to give Him all the glory.
He's blessed me abundantly so I'll share with others the old story.
To live my life like Hannah did and be devoted to my King
With my voice His praises throughout all eternity I'll sing.

Treasured Tuesdays

Moment by Moment

Moment by moment I live each day
Trusting God as I walk the narrow way
Living by faith and not by sight
Following as He leads me by His light

Wondering how He could love me so
Thankful for the Savior I've come to know
Why did He choose to die for a sinner like me
Praise God for the blood that sets me free

We talk together each day as friends do
I read His words that are precious and true
He declares that He loves me o'er and o'er
He's my King, my master, the one I adore

Moment by moment I walk with my King
Throughout eternity His praises I'll sing
I can hardly wait to see Him face to face
When at last I have won my lifelong race

Splendid Saturdays

Lord, Remove the Weeds

This morning I walked past a field
where colorful weeds thrived and grew.
Thoughts about weeds God revealed.
Were there weeds in my own life, too?

Weeds choke out other things that grow.
They thrive without any tender care.
Are there weeds that are my foe?
Help me recognize these is my prayer.

LORD, please remove these from my life,
activities that keep me from you.
Weeds only cause me heartache and strife.
A relationship with you I'll pursue.

Songfilled Sundays

Be a Teacher

First Sunday with 4's and 5's.
I did it, a great surprise.
Two students: Caleb J and Claire
What fun with this delightful pair.

Mr. Fred enjoyed each song
as the children sang along.
Claire and Caleb are very sweet
The memory verse they did repeat.

Precious Children need a teacher to care.
They'll steal your heart, so beware!
If I can do it, so can you.
Come on now, make your big debut.

Marvelous Monday

Little Children Ask Why

Little children may be shy,
but still they like to ask why.
Why's the sky so blue
and little kittens mew.

Why do fireflies have a light
and the sun shines so bright?
Why do the stars twinkle
and old people's skin wrinkle?

Why did God make tiny fleas
and sharks to swim in the seas?
Why did God make eyes to sea?
Why, oh why, does Jesus love me?

Magnificent Monday

Strolling Through the Book of James

When you're going through a trial
Remember God walks with you each mile
Through life's many trials that you endure
Your faith in God will grow and mature

How do you live out your faith today?
Does it show in the way you pray?
Are you confident God will hear
and take away all of your fear?

Do you constantly sing His praise,
tell all about His merciful ways.
Do you speak kindly of others;
those who are your sisters and brothers?

Do you pray God's will be done;
Ask for help Satan's temptations to shun.
Draw closer to God day by day
Read His word and joyfully obey

If in trouble do you pray,
When happy praise without delay
Go to others in Christ who care
Know the power available in prayer.

Fantastic Friday

When I’m Still I Find Him

Father, I have so much to do,
But first I need time with you.
I hurry, scurry and run around
When what I need in only you is found.

I need you at the beginning of my day
For how else can I find my way.
You give me the strength I need.
I must follow wherever you lead.

At the end of the day when my eyes close,
I remember my precious Savior arose.
He won the victory over sin.
With Him a new life can begin.

I will find you when I am still.
My life with contentment you fill.
My lips will sing and praise
And tell of your loving ways.

Treasured Tuesdays

Amazing Savior, Amazing Grace
A great tree can arise from a very tiny seed
May my faith grow like that as I follow your lead
Help me say not my will but yours be done
And not drop out of this race I have to run.
How can I look upon my Savior’s precious face
When I’m so unworthy of His amazing grace
He continues to forgive me o’er and o’er
And generously His love for me outpour

I know today that I must take a leap
Trusting in the one who never does sleep
He’s always ready to help me when I fall
Or listen to me no matter when I call

Treasured Tuesdays

Joy Through Trials

From this trial, how can I grow?
Joy during pain help me know.
What lesson can I learn?
Grant me wisdom to discern.

After it's over it's easier to see,
how a trial has strengthened me.
Father, as I'm comforted by you
Please give me a spiritual view.

Help me never grumble or complain
but look to you to always sustain.
When at last my life is o'er
I'll be with the Savior I adore.

Songfilled Sundays

I went for a walk this morning. I looked down
and saw a dime. I started focusing on the ground
and looking for change. I ended up finding 2
pennies, too.

After walking and focusing on the ground for
awhile a thought came to me. By focusing on the
ground and searching for lost change I was missing
out on more important things. I focused so hard on
looking at the ground I couldn't hear the birds
singing or feel the gentle breeze blowing. I didn't
see the beautiful flowers and trees.

Sometimes we lose the focus we should have. We
forget to focus on God, on reading His Word, on
praying to Him and listening to the Spirit. We
get too focused on our busy schedules.

It's amazing how God can use things that happen
everyday to teach a lesson. What kind of lesson
has He taught you today? I'd be glad for you to
share.

Marvelous Monday

David's Prayer Life

David came boldly before His Father:

Falling on his face
Begging for grace
Pleading his case

Asking God to hear
Expressing his fear
Drawing so near

Taking the blame
Praising God's name
Proclaiming His fame

Thankful Thursdays

There were so many beautiful flowers in
the garden. The smell filled the air.
Butterflies, bees and hummingbirds enjoyed
this delightful place. Birds sang lovely
songs. Other animals were also seen.

Adam and Eve lived in a wonderful garden.
This was where they met with God. Why
weren't they content?

We can still feel close to God when we
see His lovely creation.

Let's praise God today because He sent
His Son so that we can have the forgiveness
of sins and be in His presence forever.

We can still meet with Him through His
Word and through communion in prayer.
Meet with Him "in the garden" everyday.

Thankful Thursdays

Without You

Father, I can’t make it alone
My heart feels as heavy as stone.
Are you near or far away?
Please answer when I pray.

Satan whispers lies in my ear,
Filling my heart with so much fear.
He tells me you don’t really care.
My sorrow you don’t want to bear.

I choose to not believe his lies.
One day he’ll meet his demise.
Instead I’ll trust you God Most High.
You are the one on whom I’ll rely.

Now my heart feels so much lighter,
My days are suddenly brighter.
You take care of me each day,
With your help I’ve found my way.

You’re the friend who is always there.
I love to sit with you and share.
Fellowship with you is so sweet.
I can’t wait until once again we meet.

Splendid Saturday

Sunrise begins a new day.
Birds choral anthems raise
then glide on silent wing
in praise of their creator.

Flowers gently nod their head
while a refreshing breeze blows.
Trees adorned in emerald gowns
regally salute their king.

With sunset comes a starry host
like tiny fireflies flickering.
Lights reflect on crystal water
all honoring Almighty God.

Fantastic Friday

Walking with the King


Walking a dusty road with the King:
Listen to His story
Receive His strength
Feel His agony
Bear His cross
Witness His obedience
Observe His faith
Know His peace
Experience His love