Mar
11
2013
Posted in Daily Living, Poetry 2 Comments
There is a chair that calls to me.
From behind me with a tap.
A cozy, comfy, “get lost in” chair,
Where I often take a nap.
Who doesn’t like a respite,
From all the worldly cares?
A place to put your feet up,
A place that’s always there.
Mar
4
2013
Posted in Faith, Poetry Leave a comment
Do you ever just feel weary,
And you really don’t know why?
Can’t put your finger on it.
Wouldn’t even try.
Can’t explain the emptiness,
That’s way down in your soul.
Can’t understand the outlook,
You feel buried in a hole.
Feb
27
2013
Posted in Discipleship, Poetry 4 Comments
My kitchen table has stories to tell.
Conversations to share.
The laughing, crying, games that were played.
All the love that has happened there.
My kitchen table saw many a meal.
The benches around it all filled.
Birthdays, holidays, no special reason,
The clean-ups, the milk that was spilled.
Feb
22
2013
Posted in Evangelism, Poetry Leave a comment
So many possible videos,
Which ones shall we see?
Star Wars kid? Talking twins?
Again…Charlie bit me?
People from all over,
Watch others they don’t know.
Do silly things, or tender things.
See places they might go.
Feb
18
2013
Posted in Daily Living, Poetry 6 Comments
I want to see You clearly, Lord.
But I really must confess,
That often things get in the way,
Even things called best.
I know I have a job to do,
A calling on my life,
Things block the view of what I’m to do.
They cause a lot of strife.
Jan
28
2013
Posted in Poetry, Worship Leave a comment
Today, I sat in my little church,
In the pew I always do.
Preparing my heart for worship,
The cross always in my view.
A simple cross, that’s made of brass.
Yet, meaning so much more.
When I looked at the cross today, I sensed,
I had never seen it before.
Jan
14
2013
Posted in Daily Living, Poetry 2 Comments
Do we have the courage, Lord, to freely speak our mind?
Or are we made to feel afraid, wondering who’s behind?
Help us have the strength, Lord, to stand for what is right.
We often think the battle is just not worth the fight.
How do we even know, Lord, what You’re calling us to do?
Those out in the marketplace will question what is true.
Jan
9
2013
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So many things to rest on.
So many things beneath.
Things that I can tuck away.
Things I can bequeath.
Things that make me who I am.
Define my every move.
Things that I can count on.
Things to help my life run smooth.
Dec
31
2012
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The year is drawing to a close.
The New Year’s right behind.
What did we do…what have we learned?
What treasure’s left to mine?
Did we travel places to and fro?
Did we learn a new found skill?
Did we meet new friends…and cherish old?
Did we always pay our bills?
Dec
22
2012
Posted in Christmas, Poetry 2 Comments
Are you done your shopping?
Did you send your cards?
Did you wrap the presents?
Finding boxes was hard.
Did you hang your stockings?
Did you trim the tree?
Did you bake some cookies?
Are there any for me?