Every Day
Sunrise sends greeting
Creator’s hand wakens day—
Glorious morning

Echoing Cadence
Soul-filled percussion
Pulsating afternoon sky–
Thunder’s rhythmic beat

Still Here
Hot days continue
Waiting for autumn colors—
Summer must insist

Sunrise sends greeting
Creator’s hand wakens day—
Glorious morning

Soul-filled percussion
Pulsating afternoon sky–
Thunder’s rhythmic beat

Hot days continue
Waiting for autumn colors—
Summer must insist

Curious and ask
Just what is a Messiah?
Calvary’s cross speaks

Searching endless roads
Lord offering righteous route—
Built on trusted rock

Days fill with trials
Life’s journey walks with Jesus—
Promised Land ahead

Dreaming of fresh dough
To grocery store for yeast—
Bread shall rise again

Eighty-two years young
Earning high school diploma—
Ageless dreams blossom

Golden harvest waits
Farmer’s efforts rewarded—
Blessed field of dreams

Seeking lasting peace
Reverent morning prayer—
Kinship with our Lord

Take each perfect gift
Coming from our Creator—
Transformed by His grace

Respond to His call
Loving hearts serving neighbors—
God of Mercy leads

Blue jeans meet green grass
Young boys wrestling in backyard—
Washing grass-stained knees

Incompatible
Dentists and manicurists—
Fighting tooth and nail

Lifetime of knowledge
Encyclopedia facts—
Sidelined by Google

Holy Father guides
Lives grow in maturity—
Walk in His wisdom

Tempting distractions
Persevere, lasting faith built—
Upon Bread of Life

Honor blessed God
Heavenly music singing—
In tune with His will

Glorious sunrise
Serenity awakens—
Morning’s peace dawning

Morning feeding time
Nature’s chaotic rhythm—
Bird feeder invites

Dog days of summer
Mercury ready to burst—
Appetite heats up

Beware of idols
Turning away, seeking truth—
Placing faith in God

Love abides in God
Seeking lost and wayward sheep—
Welcoming each home

Father, be gracious
Faithful promises leading—
Hearing each prayer

Christ’s own humble acts
Open eyes to witness God—
Awash with wonder

Life’s jigsaw puzzle
Searching through God’s Holy Word—
Find our missing peace

Asleep in our boat
Approaching dark, stormy clouds—
Christ fully aware

Father of the bride
Totaling up wedding bills—
Empty bank account

BLT for lunch
Scratch lettuce and tomato—
Lovin’ my bacon!

Seeing plant’s beauty
Wading into lush ivy
Poisons today’s plans
