Monday, June 8, 2009
The Joy of Being
When I sit beneath the shade of the olive tree, O Lord, in the peaceful quiet of the late morning or in the early evening, how can I not remember the times that you spent "...'neath the old olive trees..." in the Garden of Gethsemane. When all is quiet but the singing of the birds and the buzzing of...
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Saturday, June 6, 2009
My Reality
When things seem a bit unreal, O God, You bring reality to my life. When my life gets out of proportion with problems outweighing blessings I speak your name and you bring back the balance. When it seems that I am walking on shaky ground, I look to you, beseechingly and I am steadied by your strong...
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Between Here And There
[God speaking to Israel] "... I Am the One. I got things started and, yes, I'll wrap them up. Earth is my work, handmade. And the skies—I made them, too, horizon to horizon. When I speak, they're on their feet, at attention..." ~ Isaiah 48:12-13, The Message Ah, Lord God, what a "mighty gulf [You]...
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Saturday, May 30, 2009
A Great Place To Tarry
Walking with you in the morning, when sunshine lights up the treetops, and sparkles upon the dewy grass, and light patches spread across the yard as if searching me out for appreciation of their uniqueness, while the myriads of birds sing out their joy.... That's my favorite time of day, O Lord. I...
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Like A Rock
Like rocks planted in the rushing flow of life, good friends add the stability we so often need. Wonderful is your name, Dear Father God; and Everlasting is your promise for all who believe. How can I be sad today that Elmer died last night? It is with joy I picture him, once again being with...
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