In Balance

You calm me down when I’m upset;
You cheer me up when I’m downcast.
You keep me, Lord, in perfect balance.
When You are all and I am nil;
When I obey Your every wish,
Then, Lord, am I in perfect balance.

from Conversations With God, page 91

Your Church

May we, Your church,
Be a light into the darkness,
Be encouragement to others,
Be a guide into the Word.
But we, Your church,
Have become at one with darkness,
Need encouragement ourselves,
Need to delve into Your Word.
Lord, help Your church,
And renew in us our purpose;
In community to serve You,
To acknowledge You as Lord!

f\rom The Promise, page 164

WOW!

WOW!!

I now have TWO new books out!

First, Conversations with God came out a couple of weeks ago ... available at Christian Faith Publishing, and on Amazon (for $16.95). I am very pleased indeed with this one!

Yesterday, The Promise, From Advent to Today came in the mail. This one will soon be available at Tate Publishing (for $14.95). It will also be on Amazon. I am indeed very pleased with this one as well!

BOTH books look great. I don't think I could be more pleased with either one!  

Please, check them out!

A New Story

Let’s tell a brand new story.
I’m all too familiar with the old,
The one where I betrayed you!
I recall the times I turned away,
Times I refused to listen.

Let’s shape a brand new story,
In which I’ll refuse to betray you!
With your help, I know we can,
For you, O Lord, can do anything--
If only I would listen!

Forgiving

Forgiving from the heart
Is often hard to do.
It may be easy
To say, “I’m sorry,”
But, do you mean it?

When you mean to forgive,
The heart responds with love,
Which brightens faces,
Releases burdens,
Brings smiles to the world

Forgiveness impacts you.
You own heart is lighter.
The ulcer of hate
No longer remains
You’re set free to love.

At the End of the Road

At the end of the road stood the cross,
Yet Jesus continued His journey.
He would not be deterred,
Nor was He disheartened.
With courage, in love, He walked onward.

Through a storm, Jesus walked on water;
Grasped Peter when he cried out, “Save me!”
When we keep our focus
On Jesus as Savior,
Then He’ll willingly save each of us.

Don’t let any doubt or false prophets
Ever come between you and Jesus.
Neither sin nor your guilt
Can bring you redemption.
At the end of your road is His grace.

Accept

It was an absolute gift
When You made me right with You.
Am I humble enough
To accept Your grace?
Or, do I complain
That I want even more?

When I see fears stalking me,
I know they’ll not really harm
If I cling to Your hand;
Keep my eyes on You.
Accepting Your ways,
Your Presence is promised.

I must control my own life,
Relinquishing all control.
In handing, freely, to God
False thoughts of control.
He offers guidance,
If I’ll but accept Him.