“The Rose” A splendid rose stood all alone, Surrounded by a wall of stone. Around the wall were roses, too, Still neither knew the other...

When you and I come to the end of our earthly journey or the the end of a season in our lives, what will we leave undone? There is no way...

Look Upward! Oh, My Soul! Place familiar, Perspective new, Look Upward! Oh, my soul, Your Maker sees you. Though winter brings brown, The...

"January Red" January Red, January Blue, Look at things lovely, Think on things true. A bright, cheery red, A background of blue, A new...

Some Minutes in the Morning Some minutes in the morning, Ere the cares of life begin, Ere the heart’s wide door is open For the world to...

Behind the Gray Behind the Gray, there is surely blue. Your grieving heart is deep and true. Though clouds of trial for long extend, In...

LORD, send rain from Heaven Into the garden of my heart By gentle shower or heavy flood, Water every dry, scorched part. Decrease my...

Rain. Clouds. Storms. Thunder. Lightning. Floods. No sunshine. No park trips. No backyard playing. For days and days. The spirit is...

“Lord, who am I to teach the way To little children day by day, So prone myself to go astray? I teach them knowledge, but I know How...

LOOK UP! How can I do it? I have too much to do, I’m overwhelmed and feeling real blue, I’m stuck in this house like super glue. Don’t...

Dear Lord, Teach me to love with love unfeigned Teach me to keep my heart unstained. Teach me to share the gifts You've given to me....

As the school year approaches at roaring speed, Planning for the new year is my current need. Everywhere I think, all my calculations...

Fill my cup with gratitude deep For all blessings come from Thee. Every good and perfect gift, And even trials Thou hast for me....

God sends little comforts along with some pain, Like a redbird in flight or a gentle, steady rain. Just little things bring unexpected...