Inviting
Each generation
Into God’s story
From bondage to freedom
Faithfulness
Overcoming
Daily trials
Recalling Bible’s truth
Pilgrimage with our Savior
Faithfulness
Surrounding
Life’s rhythm
Knowing and trusting
Word of our Lord
Faithfulness
The only way to know the strength of God is to take the yoke of Jesus upon us and learn of Him.
From Matthew 11:29: “Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Central Ohio’s Walnut Woods Metro Park is located a short drive from my home. I frequently walk the park, and a recent one inspires this poem. Enjoy these photos taken back in April, 2019.
Alarm clock spurring
Nature park invites
Sweet song birds stirring
This morning’s delight
Sunrise opens sky
Clouds sliding away
Welcomes this Buckeye
Creation’s ballet
Quiet moments smile
Spirit walks each trail
Partner with each mile
Fresh air to inhale
Life’s cherished highlights
Blessed start to day
Nature’s revered sights
Moments filled with play
Joyful heart, rejoice
Walk comes to its end
Creation’s brisk voice
Morning’s steady friend
Never ignore someone who loves you and cares about you. ‘Cause one day you may realize you lost the moon while counting stars.
Starting right now, attempt to live as if you have no regrets.
From Lamentations 3:22-23 : “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Spiritual sunrise
Grief stricken for three days
Tomb open and empty
God fulfills Word, ablaze
All of creation sings
Rejoice in faith’s Good News
Risen Christ conquers death
God rejects evil’s ruse
Morning’s promise brings truth
Resurrection affirms
Prophetic Scripture scenes
God shares love, grace confirms
From darkness, world bends knees
Redemption offers peace
Savior pays debts in full
God ensures life’s new lease
From Psalm 105:4-5: “Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually. Remember the wonderful works He has done, His miracles, and the judgments He has uttered.”
The evidence of God’s great power is all over your life. Live confidently, knowing our loving, omnipotent God dwells within you.
From Psalm 16:11: You show Me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
Wrong hat, no service
Walking into McDonalds—
Crown from Burger King
To the moon and back
NASA’s Apollo missions—
Best carpool ever
Mexican foodfest
Robot-created tacos—
Savor high-tech food
Always give without remembering and always receive without forgetting.
Avoid negative people at all costs. They are the greatest destroyers of self-confidence and self-esteem.
From Proverbs 16:31: “Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.”
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Watching television, what is so wrong?
Proclaiming vitality, glowing youth
Idolizing outward beauty and more
Turning down the chatter, looking for truth
Savoring this life’s fertile, golden years
Knocking at the door, God’s Word always clear
Finding our inner beauty, filled with love
Embracing the later years, without fear
Assuring us of our Lord’s divine plan
Receiving far more than we can afford
Propelling us forward, with Jesus near
Guiding our daily walk, by His accord
Gaining beauty from our relationships
Discovering family love each day
Restoring our energy with these gifts
Growing closer to our Lord as we pray
Sharing our wisdom and experience
Bringing opportunities, we also grow
Living as role models in God’s spirit
Opening new pages, as blessings flow
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From American pastor, Harry Emerson Fosdick: “It is magnificent to grow old, if one keeps young.”
Mount Rushmore National Monument is located in South Dakota’s Black Hills. The sculptured figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln stand watch.
Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than the externals in the world.
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
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