He Counts the Stars

My Father paints with lovely hues
of pink and blues
across the skies,
a golden prize.

His nature scenes are so sublime
that even time
and winds that blew
won’t change the view.

He counts the stars at end of day
and makes them play
a lover’s tune
neath smiling moon.

You Ran With Me

You Ran With Me



The race of life you ran with me.

You kept your steps in tune.

If e’er I stumbled you were there

To help me reach the goal.



Your love gave me courage,

when any trial came my way.

I knew you’d cheer me on.

A loyal friend you’ve been.



You’ve been my constant helper

A shining star to light my path.

We’ll cross the finish line because

The race of life you ran with me.

Tangerine Sky

His message in the sky said, “I love you”.
A tender written love note for my eyes
He painted with tangerine and yellow hue.
A splendid sunrise of divine surprise.
His presence made known in the sparkling dew
and the bounty of blessings He supplies.
My Savior died for me, He took the nails.
His fragrant off’ring showed how love prevails.

Forgiveness is the Key

To be forgiven, you must forgive.
Christ shows us, this is how we must live.
There will be bumps on the road of life,
when relationships are filled with strife.

Maybe someone has offended you.
They may not even have a clue.
Do you become bitter and hold a grudge
or the intentions of their heart judge?

Forgiveness in relationships the key
to restore peace which sets you free.
Free from a bitter and weary heart,
grace to another soul to impart.

Christ is our example to follow.
In self-pity don't ever wallow.
Pass on the precious gift of grace
as forgiveness and love you embrace.

New Life

Lacey blossoms of pure snow white
bring abundant joy and delight.
In this white against leaves of green,
God's handwork is clearly seen.

Season of Spring, a refreshing time,
when my spirits begin to soar and climb.
God shows me His amazing love
by the beauty around me and above.

I love the bright, bold colors of Spring.
My heart wants to praise God and sing.
I'm thankful for this season of year.
It helps make His message crystal clear.

Jesus died, then He arose from the tomb.
Flowers remind me of this when they bloom.
I have new life because of God's Son.
The victory over sin has been won.

Thank Him Today

What do you think of the weather today?
Do you grumble and complain?
If the day is hot and sunny
do you say, "Why doesn't it rain?"

If you're eating cornbread and beans,
do you whine, "I wish I had steak."
Are you being so ungrateful your
thoughtless words make God's heart break?

Don't dare be a grumbler today!
Lift up your eyes and look around.
Do you see what God has done for you?
Look how your life with blessings abound.

Get on your knees right this minute.
Name all the gifts He's given you.
Tell Him thank you for every one,
even the rising sun and the morning dew.

Praise Him for the gift of abundant life,
for the sacrifice of His Son, His one and only,
for the people He's surrounded you with.
With God by your side you'll never be lonely.

Now you're finally getting the true picture.
Watch for those blessings every day.
You'll see how rich your life really is.
Praise and thank Him by the words you say.

Valleys and Mountaintops

My LORD and Savior is with me
each and every day.
Through all of life's seasons,
He hears me when I pray.

He's with me in the valley of weeping
when I'm in the depths of despair.
He's with me on the mountaintop of joy.
I can always see His tender care.

He knows just how to comfort me
through times of sorrow and grief,
bringing peace to my heavy heart,
granting me gracious relief.

During difficult times He never leaves.
He will always be right by my side
loving me and holding me close.
With Him I always will reside.

A Longing for Home

Thinking of home makes
my heart beat joyously.
The very word on my lips
tastes deliciously sweet.

A picture is created
of a magnificent place
where love and devotion
are evident on each face.

There's a longing in my heart
to return to that special abode
where cares and troubles
shared make an easier load.

We all love our families
and our home here on earth,
but what about heaven
with its joy and mirth.

Heaven is on my mind now,
I'll see my Savior before long.
He'll welcome me home saying,
"This is where you belong".

Waiting

Waiting is never easy for us. Remember when
you were a kid waiting for Christmas. That
time between Thanksgiving and Christmas
seems to go soooo slow. It's hard waiting
for that special gift, but remember how
wonderful it was when you finally did
receive it.

We wait all our lives for good gifts:
birthdays, graduations, that special person
to marry, our children to be born, a house
to buy, grandchildren. Wait, wait, wait,
but oh what blessings come when we wait.

God has many gifts for us, but sometimes He
asks us to wait. When you finally receive
that special gift, how very sweet it is.

Giver of All Good Gifts

I enjoy giving those I love a treat of
some kind or taking them special places.
I want them to know how very much they
mean to me.

God enjoys giving me special blessings
because He loves me and because He can.
He showered my life with: loving parents,
a faithful husband, 3 fantastic children,
2 amazing daughter-in-laws, 5 darling
grandchildren, special friends everywhere
we have lived, a precious church family,
and my treasured work family.

God loves to bless my life, to give me
those sweet and precious gifts that make
each day memorable. He doesn't have to,
but He wants to.

My life consists of many special people
and memories that I cherish. Every
person God has placed in my life has
left an imprint on my heart.

I don't deserve all these marvelous gifts
from His hand, but I'm so thankful He has
given them to me and it thrills Him to
give me what He knows I need. How about
you? What's He given you? Take joy in
His amazing gifts today!!!

Open the Door of Your Heart

God sees you, His child, as you stand far away.
He cries as He knows you have wandered astray.
Where is His sweet and precious little lamb,
Wonders the marvelous awesome I Am?

For you He continues to shed many a tear,
Wanting to hold you close and draw you near.
Gone are the days when you called on His name.
Whatever happened and who is to blame.

He sheds blessings on you every day.
Remember how your debt He did pay.
He loves you beyond all measure.
Why won’t you make Him your treasure?

He gently whispers in your ear o’er and o’er.
You turn your back on the one you should adore.
Don’t you realize how much He loves you?
Won’t you come back to Him and your love renew?

He’s still standing there knocking at the door.
He wants you to live with Him forevermore.
Open the door of your heart while you still can.
You’ll see for your life He has a wonderful plan.

Who's Following You?

What kind of example will you be?
Someone is watching, what will they see?
They see what you do and hear what you say.
Where will you lead them on the pathway today?

Is it your children who see every step you take;
or maybe it's the friends in life that you make.
Do they hear you talk of Jesus, God's son,
but in your actions you mistreat everyone?

What kind of example do you want to be?
Someone is watching you, what will they see?
Show by example from God never to roam.
Lead and welcome them to a heavenly home.

Silver Thread of Love

Love binds us together like a silver thread,
Weaving a message by thoughtful words now said.
It gives off a golden luminescent light,
Joyously transcending us to a new height.

Love is more valuable than any gem on earth.
Who can measure the abundance of its worth.
Its fragrance more potent than any flower,
Transforming our very lives by its power.

Love, like a key opens treasures of the heart,
Freeing the soul to share as it imparts
Kindly actions to its cherished ones so dear;
Whispering the words a loved one wants to hear.

Tell Them, Don't Wait!

Tell them how you love them before
It is too late.
Do it right this very minute,
Don’t you dare wait!

Tell when they were little and sick
You held them tight.
You rocked and sang sweet songs to them,
Couldn’t sleep that night.

Tell them about their first day of school,
The tears you shed.
How that night when you tucked them in,
You kissed their head.

Tell them of all the times you prayed
Down on your knees,
When they were out with friends.
“Keep them safe, please!”

Tell them when they married you were
Proud as could be.
Then how a precious grandchild filled
Your heart with glee.

Tell how each achievement is
Stored in your heart,
Of the deep sadness which you feel
When you’re apart.

Go ahead, tell them you love them,
Before it’s too late.
Do it right this very minute,
Don’t you dare wait!

Nuggets of Blessings

I will carry my treasures
with me into the new year.
The ones God blessed me with
I will always hold these near.

My treasure chest isn't filled with gold
but with memories, some long ago.
Faces line the treasure chest:
family and friends, but no foe.

The heartaches of this year I'll forget
as I bid them all adieu,
but the treasure of your sweet smile
will be kept forever in my view.

The Messiah

On a dark and lonely night
A Savior came to bring us light.
A bright star was showing the way
to where the tiny baby lay.

Animals in the barn where he stayed
were amazed by the babe that laid
wrapped in cloths in the manger.
This tiny babe's life was in danger.

King Herod was very afraid
and a proclamation was made.
The boys two and under you must kill,
but prophesy had to be fulfilled.

On the wonderful night long ago,
a Savior came so we would know
the love of our Father and His grace.
Some sweet day we'll see Him face to face.

Remember the Messiah every day.
Believe in Him now, without delay.
Sing praises as angels did at His birth,
when He came to live and die on earth.

All through the ages God had a plan,
from sin's grasp He must save every man.
It began with the babe in the hay.
Take this Savior to be yours today.

Lydia, The Woman Who Said Yes to God

She went to the river to pray.
Oh, what joy filled her heart that day!
An expert with cloth and purple dyes,
God heard and answered her heart's cries.

The Spirit sent Paul to Philipi.
He never questioned or asked why.
Paul went to find the place of prayer
so the gospel message he could share.

Lydia's response was from her heart.
Her faith in God grew from the start.
She invited Paul to her home.
From the God of grace she'd never roam.

Paul and Silas were thrown in jail.
They sang hymns, they didn't wail.
They went to visit Lydia again;
to encourage the women and men.

Woman at the Well, Thirsty Soul

Arriving at a town in Samaria
By Jacob's well,
Christ asked a woman for a
Drink of water.
Eyeing Him with distrust
Following years of being shunned,
Grudgingly she spoke to Him.
Hated because of her race and
Ignored by other women.
Jesus
Knew how this woman needed
Living water that He as the
Messiah could freely offer.
No one else seemed to care.
Only He could
Provide her with hope.
Questioning where her husband was, he
Revealed he knew about her life
Story and still loved her.
Thirsty soul considered
Unclean by the Jews, yet
Valued by Jesus.
Woman transformed from
Xenophobia and a sinful past,
Yearning for more out of life.
Zenith of her life happened at the well.

The Choice She Made

Sadly she is remembered for

the choice she made.

Not satisfied she wanted more,

she disobeyed.

A lovely garden was her home,

now from it she was made to roam.

If only she had thought and weighed,

the choice she made.

Her husband blamed her for his sin.

He was afraid.

Eve quickly passed the blame again.

Their shame displayed,

they sewed clothing out of fig leaves.

Because they sinned everyone grieves.

Now we know why the debt was paid.

The choice she made.

You're My Treasure

 

I treasure each of your smiles and hugs

you're the ones I yearn to be with

my heart aches when you're away

wish you were here to stay

memories linger

here in my heart

forever

you'll be

mine