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"Dedicated to God and to those who Believe""Believe"The house of God I worship in is very old,
and has had many preachers and pastors,
who have tended to God's people in his fold.
And so, a new life for me has begun,
to enjoy another morning sun. Healers
heal the body, and preachers for the
soul salvation of every one.
He who is righteous and upright shall
receive the greatest gift of all, God's eternal love.
With his love and grace abiding in me, All
my faith and hope in Him, must come from above.
How else can I explain that which I receive
from the Father and His only begotten son Jesus,
only that by faith and grace do I truly believe.
December 25, 2010"From the Heart"The Lord has blest us throughout
Another year, give thanks and praise, and be
Of good cheer.
Let not gloom surround us, nor be in dismay,
for Christ our Savior is born this blessed day.
Let us share with all, the fruits of our labors,
with those less fortunate children, friends and neighbors.
For when given from the heart, and not reward,
it comes back tenfold from Christ the Lord.
December 1990"A Christmas Poem"It's that time to wish good cheer,
to friends and neighbors we hold so dear
Families and friends will gather round,
to proclaim a most joyous sound.
The son of God is born this blessed day,
on a bed of straw, in a manger far away.
I wish I could have been there,
to kneel before this exalted child,
and pray to him my own special prayer.
To worship this newborn baby boy,
who would bring to us good will, peace and joy.
December 1990"By Grace Alone"Into this world I came with naught
but the grace of God.
And so I shall leave when I'm
Lain beneath the sod.
The Lord giveth, and the Lord
taketh away, so let us be thankful
For all the blessings we have today.
July 31, 1992"Don't Just Keep the Faith—Pass it on"(Easter Poem)It has been said that everyone at some
time in their life, a cross they must bear.
Can we ever know real suffering, when God's
son was crucified, and died for man's sins everywhere?
As mortals we're made in God's image like his
only begotten son, but that's where it ends, for
no one would give his life for other's sins.
No Not One!
When our personal adversities are heavy
laden with burden and despair, meditate on
Jesus on the cross, after all, who are we
to say what is fair.
Through the ages our faith was passed on
by generations of old. Can we count the stars
Or grains of sand, or doubt the faith of
those so bold?
There is a good and joyous ending
to this story,
For Christ was risen by His heavenly
Father in all his glory.
The next time you feel despair, look
For the light that's always there.
Look to the heavens and know He does care.
1992"GRACE"Heavenly Father we are truly blest,
and grateful for the abundance you
provide us, and we are thankful
for the friends who share this table.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
December 1995"Faith"When trouble and sorrow prevail,
whom do I hail?
My Lord Jesus, for prayers to Him
do not fail.
He breaks down that wall, and
gives me strength through it all.
I'm lifted in faith, grace, and...