To be humble in heart . . . is to be submissive to the core. It involves being more interested in serving the needs of others than in having one’s own needs met.
From Philippians 2:3-4: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others.”
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As often happens in life, today’s challenges will bear tomorrow’s fruits.
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(Updated November 21)
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Beautiful melodies
Cellos and violins
Stirring memories
New lives, set to begin
Father with daughters
Growing up with each one
Precious treasures to bless
Through Father, Holy Son
Music playing, forevermore
Images of each step
Laughter filling their rooms
Love knocks at our doorstep
Afternoon tea parties
Playing games, singing songs
Favorite storybooks
Life perfect, never wrong
Seeing their eager eyes
Savoring school’s first day
Playing in autumn’s leaves
Days never seem too gray
Watching each girl mature
Life’s incredible ride
Graduation moments
Wedding days at their side
Playing in the background
Peaceful serenity
Past, special moments
Father’s identity
My life has been blessed with a splendid and loving trio of daughters who have made fatherhood a true blessing. I was listening to a rendition of Johann Pachelbel’s “Canon in D Major” as I wrote this poem. I especially enjoy strings or piano (all three of my daughters are accomplished piano players). Here is a sample of the music. Enjoy!
Originally published May, 2020.
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A lifetime of memories is wrapped up in our experiences with family.
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(Updated November 20)
From Psalm 105:3-4: “Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.”
Quiet morning minutes
Sharing from His heart
Rendezvous with Father
Blessing day’s fresh start
Reading from God’s own Word
Peace fills from His heart
Replacing all darkness
Light’s mercy imparts
Master’s most tender touch
Moving from His heart
Blessed hymns freely praise
Singing every part
Painting nature’s landscape
Visions from His heart
Offering perfection
Creator’s fine art
Father’s trusted wisdom
Speaking from His heart
Righteousness leads faith’s path
Guiding light’s head start
From Psalm 51:10-12: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your holy spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit.”
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There will be days when we grow weary of digging through life’s questions all alone. Then we realize that Jesus has uncovered His path to share answers through our deepest faith.
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(Updated November 19)
How often has this happened to you? You go about your life, but a restlessness seems to hang over you. In such moments, ask, “Lord, what is it You want to tell me?”
From Psalm 121:1-2: “I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”
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Each of nature’s timeless discoveries is worth the patient waiting.
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(Updated November 18)
Experiencing
Timeless pages
Creator’s infinite nature
Colors of autumn’s faithfulness
Transformation
Discovering
Divine messages
Autumn’s leafy narrative
Searching deeper into faith
Treasures
Witnessing
Autumn’s colors
Another painted scene
God’s faithful hand creates
Harmony
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
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In God’s eyes, everything in His creation shares a connection with His glory.
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(Updated November 17)
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