Category Archives: Poems, Prayers, Ramblings

Quiet Moments on a Sunday Afternoon

  A swan and chirping birds lily pads on still waters buzzing dragon flies surround me   yes, a beautiful white swan I see walking gracefully over the water what a sight to see   warm, cool air blowing here … Continue reading

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Prayer in the Morning Helps the Day

  Sometimes, like today, things don’t start out so well. Headaches, burdens, deadlines, all take their toll. But got to get to work early.   I usually do some Bible reading, some prayer and some writing. Today I cut the … Continue reading

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How We Make Light of Sin – from Ephesians 5:3-14

  Impurity Filthiness Silly talk Coarse jesting   These words suggest to me that there is a relaxed attitude about sin, that sin is not taken seriously. Yes, too often, I think, even among Christians sin is made light of … Continue reading

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Oh God, Show Me the Riches of Your Glory! — from Ephesians 3:16

    That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man.   Lord, dig down into Your storehouse of splendor and grant to me, according … Continue reading

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Oh God, Grant Me Your Strength! – from Ephesians 3:16-19

    That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man; 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, … Continue reading

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Where Does Faith Come From?

 I’ve been thinking about faith.  Where does it come from?  And Abraham believed God.  How did his belief start?  Did he just conjure it up from his mind?  How does a person get faith?  Does it come to me if … Continue reading

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A Prayer for God’s Presence and Leading – Psalms 32:8

Lord, be next to me always today.  When I don’t feel well, when sadness and depression comes near me You be their to help me.  Give me the strength to make it through those times.  Would you please give me … Continue reading

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Prayer from Genesis 45:7-28

God required them to go to Egypt, a foreign land full of idols, where they would be safe—kept alive. What do you want me to do Lord?  Show me your will.  I may do things not knowing really why, and … Continue reading

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Praying Prayers from the Psalms – Psalm 13:1-6

  I went for a walk the other day (down the path you see in the picture above)—and took my verse cards with me.  I’ve been trying to memorize Psalm 13.  It’s a short prayer of David, a prayer that … Continue reading

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Memories of a Vietnam Vet

I was over there from 1970 to 1971.  It wasn’t that bad, but wasn’t a picnic either.  It was better than boot camp.  Looking back on it, I think I was too young to be over there fighting.  I really … Continue reading

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