Monthly Archives: June 2011

Shadowed in Silk – 1918 India – Love – Intrigue – Suspense

Shadowed in Silk is a delightful novel that compelled me to turn the pages when I should have been sleeping. I wholeheartedly recommend it for anyone that enjoys historical fiction; but not only for readers of historical writing, but for anyone … Continue reading

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There’s No God Like JEHOVAH

There’s no God like JEHOVAH Among the gods there’s none like YOU – It’s true – Jesus – King of Kings – You gave Your life blood On a cross for us   I’ll praise You in the morning sunshine … Continue reading

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Great Is Your Faithfulness

Day went by Night falls in quiet shifts Dusk – then moonlight – Changes – too – in shifts Have come   Challenge comes in Different shapes and many sizes Making life A match of strategy At times   Two … Continue reading

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I Know the Plans I Have for You – Declares the LORD

Jeremiah 29:11-13 – The Bible (NIV) “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me … Continue reading

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I Don’t Know What Lies Ahead

Father – thank You for Jesus – Thank You for unfailing love – For the truth You’ve shown me – And mysteries I don’t understand – Father – thank You for my husband – In the name of Jesus – … Continue reading

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Sometimes I Forget My Flesh Is There

LORD – I struggled with her yesterday – I was cranky for no good reason – Sometimes I forget my flesh is there – But You reveal my adversary to me – Oft she may assert herself – Though I … Continue reading

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Thank You – LORD – For Who You Are

Another day has gone its way Weariness slows my mind Nothing sounds better than Resting on my pillow   Moonlight glows – the shades I close – All is right in one respect – You are with me as ever … Continue reading

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Father – Make Me Strong

Father- make me strong – Teach me spiritual warfare – Make my spirit supple – Let it bend – not break – Show me how to fight The fight of faith – make My light shine brightly – Make the … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day to a Special Dad

For you – Dad – who gave me Dark brown hair and eyes And the best grandmother And grandfather – ever – They were such a prize – Thank you – Dad   For the beaming smile I Wear – … Continue reading

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Jesus – You Never Let Go

Baby birds rest in their nest – They don’t fret or worry – Yet a predator may make Them orphans   A fawn stands by his mother’s side Nourished – He follows her – But if she dies – the … Continue reading

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When I Wake Up You Are Still With Me

Psalm 139:1-18 – The Bible (New Living Translation) – O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You … Continue reading

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LORD – You Mended Me – You Taught Me

Born into your kingdom as a child – Not a preacher’s kid – not A deacon’s kid – but a Child belonging to a Family – one not Attending church – One not knowing The Bible and Not interested In … Continue reading

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I Look Back – You Were There

I look back – You were there – I look forward – I expect You – LORD, my God – You will show Yourself mighty – You will be Present with me – You will never Leave me alone   … Continue reading

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Jewels Wrapped in Pain

Blessings sometimes come our way Wrapped in scarlet ribbon Tucked inside the pain Of somber circumstance Enveloping our jewels In grief – casting A forward step In the shadow Of death   LORD – what should be our perspective – … Continue reading

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Was There Ever a Time I Didn’t Know

Was there ever a time I didn’t know That I was Yours and You were mine – Oh yes – as a child – I must have heard Something about God and I was looking For You in the carpet … Continue reading

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Let the Light of Your Face Shine On Us

Psalm 4:5-8 – The Bible (NIV) – Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD. Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us. Fill my heart with joy when … Continue reading

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The Household of Faith

I thank you LORD for the Household of faith – Believers – my brothers – My sisters – My fellows – My friends – My encouragers – My supporters – My family In Christ   How unanticipated the rejection – … Continue reading

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Love Never Gives Up – Love Endures

1 Corinthians 13:1-7 – The Bible (New Living Translation) –  If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift … Continue reading

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There is None Like You – Almighty God

The ones I love have fallen – There’s no one to rescue But You – Oh LORD my God – Turn their hearts to You – Cause them to see – To hate lies – Open eyes – Show them … Continue reading

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Wield the Word of God – We Win

It matters not what’s on the news Or happens in my backyard – I know the hand of Almighty God Holds me safe and sound – His plan for me Is good – Somehow – I wait To see it … Continue reading

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