In The Light of Eternity

Things that mattered so much to us then Things held tightly and dear Those everyday things will not matter at all In the light of eternity’s dawn People we voted for – taxes and death Things we bought and worshipped Feelings of hope that faded to pain Will just be a memory on history’s dark page Time will be past These “things” will be gone Shackles all left by the way For all that we “own” is this thing... 

Hungering and Thirsting After

LUKEVI Contest Winner Come Lord, rescue me from evil’s greedy talons. Plant my feet on plum-robed mountains safe from the death angel’s charm. When you are close beside me I will never be afraid. You enfold me under Your mammoth wings You are my shelter from the storm. Come Lord, Surprise me with a gift of Your silvery wings that I may fly away with You and live forever free. You have seized my heart with Your... 

How to Become a Christian

A spot for Him, a place to keep an opened door for love to sweep. Let Him in. He may not be found in some churches for their doors are often closed. He may not be found in the hearts of men their callous hearts are often froze. He may not be found on a mountain top, or in the deep, blue sea. He’s only found within the one who’s longing to be free. But you must open up your heart, decide on a new life’s direction. Throw... 

The T-Shirt

We dreamed in kaleidoscope colors once painted memorable vocations in pastel oils tiptoed through delicious, sacred gardens of hope flew haphazardly on a wing and a prayer and always seemed to land on our feet. We succeeded, achieved, believed in variegated dreams. Then I spotted the t-shirt on the back of a young man written in bold, white letters across his back: “Dreams aren’t what they used to be” I cried knowing... 

God Calling

Come here My beloved one Don’t walk away from Me I am calling you by your name You will know the truth and the truth sets free Truth is found in my Son, Jesus Just call upon His Name He hears your prayers Come here Don’t leave Forgiven one You are my precious child Freedom is found in my Son’s Name He knows you by your name; you are His now Do not put faith in another I am a jealous God Love only Me Don’t leave Look...