I kept the following poem taped to my desk or filing cabinet throughout my days in the classroom. It was my reminder that the children needed much more than me in order to thrive, and …
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No Words
Sometimes the words don’t come. Sometimes I bow my head and confusion clutters, sorrows shadow, and problems persist. Burdens press down on my heart. I try to pray, but there.are.no.words. No words to convey my …
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Perspective in Prayer
My prayers usually focus on what I need God to do for me. Things like rain, health and healing for a friend, grace to deal with the frustrations of the day. I pray for my …
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Like David
I love the David of the Bible. I think this is because I identify so fully with his words. He was not a perfect man, but he was an honest man in his relationship to …
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Chosen
You could have left the cross. You could have saved Yourself. You could have punished us all for Your pain. You could have called on Your power To take Your rightful place; You could have …
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Renovation
Turn on your television, and you will find a home improvement or makeover show. Renovation is the going thing. People are updating, creating, repairing, and they are telling everyone else about it. Even our bluebirds …
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Gloaming
Gloaming is an old word that is seldom used today. I love its sound, though, and I love the time of day that is describes – after the sun has set but before the last …
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I Trust My God!
Though this life may press and pull on my soul, Though I may fail as I seek the Lord, Though sorrow may toss me as a leaf in the wind, and my eyes pour out …
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The Statue of Liberty
In 1974, a member of the Gospel singing group, The Couriers, wrote a song that still resonates today. Neil Enloe, after viewing the Statue of Liberty for the first time at age 36, worked to …
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Gentle Shepherd
On a recent trip, we enjoyed listening to Gospel music as we drove. One song that came on was “Gentle Shepherd” by Bill and Gloria Gaither. What a great prayer for today! Gentle Shepherd, come …
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