Saturday, August 3, 2013

Early Morning

Gray clouds impatiently rush across the sky, rumbling and grumbling as they pass overhead. The trees clap their leaves as the wind hurries through them. Then the rustling leaves quiets down, giving way to the noise of commuting traffic buzzing along the highway. Most of the residential community is still asleep. Cars rest, undisturbed, in driveways. Doors and windows are shut tight and locked. The carefully mowed lawns glow with a beautiful shade of healthy green, satisfied from the overnight rain. And God continues to paint the ever-changing sky, while watching over the sleepy earth below. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, who is and who is to come. He is our All-in-All. He watches over the world and draws people closer to His Heart to give them hope and a future.

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Saturday, July 20, 2013

Sparkling in His Light

The pine tree outside my window sparkles in the early morning sun. Dew clinging to its branches makes the tree sparkle in the rays of light. Water droplets hanging at the bottom of the young, green pine cones shine like diamonds. The Lord is lighting up the tree in magnificent splendor.

Shine, people, shine in the light of God the Father. Dance in the grace of His Holy Spirit. Sing with the joy of Jesus. For God is shining His Light upon His people and enabling us to sparkle like diamonds in His mighty Love as we fix our eyes on Christ, the Author and Perfector of our faith.
 
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Friday, May 31, 2013

His Holy Presence

The Lord is with me, I shall not fear,
His Holy presence will help me hear,
That God is faithful, good and true,
And in Jesus Christ, I am brand new.
I need not worry, fret or make haste,
‘cause in God’s goodness, I rest in His grace.
Christ is my Provider. He will show me the way,
As I celebrate Jesus and rejoice in Him today.
 
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Ode to Moore, Oklahoma

The rain has left, the wind is gone,
The thunder ceased its roar,
The lightening fled, the dark clouds passed,
Tornadoes are no more.


We are aghast at just how fast,
Destruction hit the town,
Every home, and every school,
Is lying on the ground.


Hearts are crying, people are sighing,
Where did the children go?
When the tornado struck, some got stuck,
Will parents ever know?


There is a sound, some have been found,
Rescuers set them free…
A sign of hope, bring out more rope,
Pull rubble away to see…


That man must rise above the lies,
And know there is a plan.
That God does care, He’s everywhere,
And He’ll restore the land.


For earth does groan, and sets a tone,
With destruction in its veins,
Waiting for man to inherit the land,
To walk in authority to reign.


“Peace to the earth,” we need to shout.
“Peace to our thoughts and our words,
Peace to our neighbors, ourselves, our friends,
Harmony in one accord.”


Rise above the perilous earth,
Be seated with Christ the King,
Receive His love and bring it back,
So all the earth can sing.


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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Huge Rainbow Poem

A huge rainbow graced the sky,
Why is it there? I don’t know why!
We had no rain, no thunder, no storm,
But outside it’s humid, and the air is warm.
So where did it come from? Why did it form?
What caused it to appear? Where was it born?
It must be a gift for all of us to see,
That Christ sends His blessings! Let us shout with glee!


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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

From Chaos to His Voice

Your Voice, O Lord God, is like the songbirds singing outside my window – soft, soothing, melodious, and beautiful. I want to tune into your Voice, but the far-away traffic zooming down the highway keeps drowning out the sweet music. I strain my ears to hear better. A helicopter flies overhead. It’s droning noise overpowers the melody of the birds.

Stop, O man-made noises. Stop taking precedence over the music of God’s creation. I want to hear nature sing HIS praises. I want to join in. I want to hear the songs of Heaven and Christ’s Voice singing into my heart.

Lord Jesus, let the sounds of Your Kingdom overpower what my ears hear. May the songs that You sing be heard in my heart. May the sounds that flows out of my mouth, be a blessing to Your Ears.

The helicopter flies away. One bird moves closer to my window. Nature’s music breaks through the chaos of the rushing world of commuters heading off to work. I listen to the bird’s loud, cheerful music. Joy fills my heart. When the bird finishes its song, I close the window and listen for Gods’ Voice.

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Saturday, April 6, 2013

Paul, the Author


There is a great man, who is so tall,
He is a Lloyd and his name is Paul.
He works with words, and he makes them sing,
So as people read them, much delight they bring.


He writes a story; he writes a poem.
He strings his words, to make them come home,
Through witty novels, both great and small,
Reflecting thoughts that are very, very tall.


Hearts are touched; minds are opened.
When his stories are shared, people receive tokens,
That takes them places,
On adventurous trains,
Beyond imagination, through the wild wind and rain.


He scares them with drama; he soothes their curious souls,
As they follows his characters, pursuing their goals.
He shows them great hope, then he lets them fall down,
As he twists the plot, and turned things around.


He makes readers wonder; he helps them to be wise,
He shows them a trail to follow, that helps them realize,
That stories can be strengthening, and also entertain,
That journeys should be joyful, and life a marvelous game.


Take time to bless the good people that the Lord places in your life, and remember to pray for those who cause stress.

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Monday, March 11, 2013

Winter Snow Poem


The winter snow is almost gone.
It didn’t hang around very long.
It glazed like icing on a cake,
Over trees, cars, and the giant lake.
Adults sighed, but children smiled,
They wanted to play outside for a while.
To toss snowflakes into the air,
And build snowmen with hats to wear.

Footprints trailed across the ground,
That showed where children ran around.
New clouds move in with warmer weather,
The snowmen melted to the size of a feather.
Puddles formed upon the street,
Where snowflakes melted beneath our feet.
Songbirds cheered and flocked to trees,
Chasing each other in the breeze.
Fog rolled in and raindrops drizzled,
While the snow around us continued to fizzle.
And tomorrow starts a brand new day.
Let’s awaken with a smile and take time to play.


May the joy of Jesus, the blessing of each new day, and the warmer weather brighten up your way.

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Friday, March 1, 2013

Early Morning Poem

In the dim light of the morning,
When the specks of light appear,
I will look beyond the shadows,
‘Cause I know you’re always here,
Breaking through the darkness,
Bringing forth your light,
Awakening me with gladness,
After watching through the night.
Thank you for the blessings
You send to me each day,
O precious Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ – You are the way.

May the joy of Jesus, the blessings of His Kingdom, and the glory of His name bring peace to your hear.

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Friday, February 15, 2013

Favorite Foods

Thank you, Lord Jesus,
for my favorite foods,
For dark, green salads

and tomatoes, too.
For shredded carrots

with vitamin A,
And chopped up parsley

to strengthen my day.
Thank you for perogies

that are stuffed so well
With potatoes and

cheese that tastes just swell,
And fried with onions

in butter so yummy,
I smile and laugh

and say, “Mmm good!” in my tummy.

May the joy of Jesus, the wonders of His ways, and the miracles of God's love bring delight to you.

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

The Softness of God's Love


On a cold, winter morning, snow silently covered the trees, the ground and the roof of my house. Inside, the grace of God gently wrapped me in a warm, protective blanket of compassion. I did not deserve this. But Christ’s eagerness to comfort, counsel, and commune with His creation enveloped me in a tender warmth, an unexplainable contentment, and an all-encompassing peace.

As I continued to sit quietly before the Lord, yesterday’s problems and today’s challenges faded into the background. A reminder of Jesus’ promise to be with us always, deepened. Time stood still. That which was created became keenly aware of the Creator. I wanted to linger in this satisfying taste of eternity. Too quickly, my mind returned to sounds around me, and the awareness of the Almighty diminished. But the peace remained. And as I went into the challenges of the day, peace came with me.

May the wonder working miracles of God's power establish you in HIS amazing love that streches far beyond the universe.

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Thursday, January 24, 2013

The Miracle of Understanding through Prophetic Art

The Lord can speak to our hearts through the art we create. And that is what happened with a doll I made out of tissue paper, at a transition art class. It was a fun project and I came home happy. But when I climbed into bed, worry and fear about a recent problem, invaded my thoughts. It was a restless night and I woke up feeling terrible. I knew that the only place to find refuge was in the Lord. As I sought His comfort and advice, Jesus brought my thoughts back to the tissue paper doll. He showed me that I was fragile, like the paper doll, and that was OK. I may be lacking, but He is more than sufficient for all my needs. And growth in Him, represented by the green cloak, comes as a result of the joy of Jesus that springs up from within – represented by the happy, yellow color of the doll’s dress that is hidden under the green cloak. The tissue paper doll is also carrying a golden Christmas poinsettia, showing that the Lord uses fragile containers to carry His glory.

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for your wisdom and understanding. Thank you, for Your assurance that You are with us and that we can face any problem together, with You leading the way. You are more capable and more powerful than any obstacle before us. And thank you for turning this doll art into a piece of prophetic art – something that You used to speak to my heart.

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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Living in Peace with Nature

When we wash our hands with soap, the germs become slippery. And when we rinse them off, the dirt and germs slide away with the bubbles. When we use anti-bacterial soaps or disinfectants, they kill the germs, but a few survive. These can become super germs. Whatever we try to subdue by killing, instead of peacefully ruling over it, will rise up against us. But, whatever we try to subdue by the wisdom, power and grace of God, will submit. For we are called to live in peace with one another, and that includes nature, too.

Friday, January 4, 2013

From Misfit to Accepted

We are all misfits in a broken world. We wander here and there, trying to find where we fit in. We search and search but do not find. We cannot find. It is beyond our capabilities. But HE who knows where we belong, finds us. HE stretches HIS Hand towards us and beckons us to come into the strong tower of HIS safety and protection. And in HIS tower we find comfort, nourishment and healing. In HIS tower we find that we are no longer rejected but accepted. We find that we fit. We fit into God’s perfect love and HIS perfect plan. For the Lord has made a way for us to be whole again. Through HIS Son, Jesus Christ, we are made complete.

May the wonder working miracles of God's power establish you in HIS amazing love that streches far beyond the universe.

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