Sky View

when life gets overwhelming
God is able to provide
for unseen things and others
with which our soul longs to abide

understanding Gods message
as we travel life's highway
that opens up new meaning
as new horizons we seek

in the beauty of the sky
bright and blue
the sunset
red and yellow
in our sight
the moonlight
subtle sometimes
silver lining
in the sky
all everlasting lights

in the Lord we find
encouragement
hope and life abundant
in the beauty of the sky

MOM'S LAST CHRISTMAS GIFT

     Christmas was my mom's favorite time of year. She gave to each family member: Aunts, Uncles, nieces, (no nephews exist) sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, she even gave to friends and their family who couldn't give back.

     Her last days on earth, she was given a Christmas gift she didn't wear. My aunt had given her a nice, pink robe because mom was ill. She had not worn it three days after Christmas when she died December 28, 1969.

     I remember my aunt asked to return the robe.  I remember it was a curious request, but did not jump to judgment. Years later I realized the two women's viewpoint. They were from the "Great Depression" era. They were frugal. "Waste not, want not," was evident in their decisions.

     Mom knew the thought behind the gift was genuine love. She loved back through a last gesture of frugality.

     I see this same quality in her grandchildren as they have grown. They love to shop. They love to give, even when the recipients can't return the favor. Praise The Lord for a giving family.

 …."It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts 20:35) NIV

God Will Provide

Whatever comes your way

God is able to provide

For unseen things and others

our soul longs to abide

We see Him in the beauty of the sky bright and blue

We see Him in the sunset, magnificent though it be

We see Him in the moonlight, subtle it may be.

We see Him everywhere in our lives.

Understand His mercy we must see

as we travel life's highway

that opens up new meaning as

new horizons we like to seek

Your life is a mystery

for you to perceive great humanity

In the Lord we find no discouragement

But hope and love and life abundantly.

Games We Play

     We all enjoy playing games with each other. It is challenging to see how strong we are on certain information that can be entertaining or serious.

     Recently, well actually about a year ago. We went to a retreat with the family. We played “Scategories”. It told us a lot about each other. The men were better than the women choosing more words when it was about cars. The women were stronger with words about history.

     However, when it came to “Pictionary” the women could guess quicker than the men. However, the roll of the dice the men were better, therefore made their game piece go at a quicker pace to end the game. So they won that one.

      Playing games can give us insight to people by their actions or reactions. Some people are silent and others noisy. Some people are passive and others passionate.

We can approach life like that some time. At times we are passive and other times we become very passionate.

      However, often times in life our actions or reactions revolve around the gospel.  We live what we learn, and when we learn the word of God we react better to situations in life. When we meditate on the Word, we can be better players in the game of life. We can be passive or passionate about the word.

     Sometimes we are very passionate about God and Jesus. Sometimes we can be passive. We can be silent or noisy about Jesus. But we always act or react to the Word.

     I pray we will be active with other people, yet when we react it will be with kindness toward them.

“And be ye kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32 KJV)

LIFTING

Lifting a load of a ton of clothes

I wonder if a life will unfold

From a paralytic life I'll hold 

God was good you might say

My luck will hold

 A life well staid

To live in God's kingdom 

And foresee the need 

To tell others of God's great love for thee

ANIMAL CRACKERS

Animal crackers

Wouldn't you know 

A healthy snack 

For young and old

Babies teethe on them

Toddlers too

Enjoy the heck 

Out of three or two 

On the go

Or in the know

Animal crackers

Healthy

For young and old

Neighborhood Growing Up

Baseball, kickball, football

Well played in the vacant lot

By neighborhood kids

Of all ages

From eight to teen years 

Back in the '50’s lean years

In the neighborhood 

Growing up

Back when kids went barefoot

Catching fireflies at dusk

Before kids were not scared

Of "catching bugs" of a different kind

Where butterflies flew freely

For all to see and admire

In the neighborhood

Growing up