Happy birthday to this land
From mountain peaks to coastal sand,
From pilgrims brave to astronauts
The joy of freedom fills our thoughts.
With pride we claim this land of ours.
But then our eyes turn to the stars.
The hand of God has brought us here
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Window Watching 1
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but don’t ever forget, it is the quiet time alone with God that feeds the soul. If you must skip one, skip breakfast.
It has been my custom to get up early each morning and stand before a window to enjoy the sunrise with my Father. The day brightens slowly, then comes the highlight of my morning. The sun Continue reading Window Watching 1
You Are My World!
Quote:
“A true king always has his queen’s back!”
Quip:
The man and woman were madly in love. It was their anniversary.
While eating a romantic dinner at an expensive restaurant, the Continue reading You Are My World!
If Chickens Could Talk
It was a beautiful spring day! The front door was left open to enjoy the breeze. I was in my office at one end of the house while Gabriel and his grandmother were mixing up homemade bread in the kitchen at the other end. The sun was shining brightly, the enticing aroma wafted on the breeze, and all things seemed right with the world.
Then it happened!
All of a sudden, the distant squawking of a panicked chicken grew rapidly in volume until, in just a matter of seconds, it seemed like I Continue reading If Chickens Could Talk
Father’s Day
That’s My Dad!
He’s Superman
He’s iron clad
He’s bulletproof
Yeah, that’s my dad!
When stress from life
Makes some folks mad
He presses on
My stubborn dad!
His smile brings hope
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The Flower
As the little seed began to sprout, she found herself surrounded in darkness. Only a very thin slit of light broke through the barrier above her head. Whispers filled the darkness. “She doesn’t belong here!” “Who does she think she is?!” “We are the weeds and this is our soil!” “The flower must not survive!”
Every day the fragile plant endured the harsh comments. She was determined. She was persistent. Even when the weeds stole the Continue reading The Flower
Convincing?
Quote:
” When the devil reminds you of your past, you remind him of his future!”
Quip:
Before being fired, the man asked why he was being blamed for the company tragedy. “For months I have been warning you that this might happen. I’ve reported the findings to my supervisor and when he didn’t act, I reported them to his supervisor. I just don’t Continue reading Convincing?
Window Watching 2
I stood before my window. The early spring sunrise was blindingly bright.
I listened to the sounds of the morning. Only two were prominent, the whir of the freezer motor behind me and the constant rhythm of the living room clock.
I considered the human experience and I thought about the impact we have had on God’s serene creation. From the constant noise of Continue reading Window Watching 2
Seedless Watermelon
Fresh fruit! The best! Recently, I stopped at a local fruit stand to get some peaches. Off to the side, I noticed several watermelons laying in a wagon of hay. I asked the man if he had any that were seedless. He pointed to the small, dark green ones and I picked out the largest.
Later, at home, my anticipation of the sweet, convenient thrill of SEEDLESS watermelon drew me to the counter. I reached for a large knife and the initial cut made that wonderful popping sound as the Continue reading Seedless Watermelon
Heavenly Hardships
Without Pressure from the wind,
a kite never flies.
Without straining for the goal,
runners get no prize.
Without sand to irritate,
a pearl could not grow.
Without effort from the hand,
Continue reading Heavenly Hardships