Today as I mix and chop and stir and bake, I am reminded of other years and other times. Times when my mom was up at four in the morning basting the ham to make …
-
-
Thanksgiving
-
Autumn Morning
Fingers of freshening breeze tease under the translucent blue sky as sun rays, softer than before, filter through branches stripped of summer’s finery. Strewn like pebbles in a riverbed, acorns litter the lawn - autumn …
-
Sheltered
The words in Psalm 61 always grip my heart. I am thankful that God is my Rock, that He is so much more than I am, that He is my Shelter and my Strong Tower. …
-
The Teacher
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 …
-
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 …
-
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 …
-
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 …
-
Resurrection
On this brightest morn,On this day of grace,Notes of song burst forth,Words of purest praise!For the Lord of all Conquered hell and death,And the grave no longer threatens me! 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the …
-
Spring
Spring flowed in on crests of showers accompanied by thunder crashes. Tired leaves shook from their tenuous grasp on the arms of oaks and joined the cascade into driveways and ponds, gutters and ditches. Night …
-
Refuge
God, my refuge – God, my strength, help me as I face this day. I know Your presence is with me, Guide my feet to walk Your way. When they enemy assails, let me lean …
GraceSpeak 