Shepherd Psalm
(Psalm 23) Oh Lord, how can I tell You Just what You mean to me? In every vale I go through, Your shepherd’s love I see. When I am lost and helpless, And stumbling in despair, You come and gently lift...
View ArticlePride Comes Knocking
Pride comes knocking at my door, “Let me in,” smooth voice implores. Relentlessly he knocks and pounds; His noise throughout my house resounds. I stand at peephole and debate, Should I let him in my...
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(Psalm 91) In the mountain of His majesty My God has carved a cleft– A secret place where I might hide When soul is lost, bereft. Dwelling in this Most High place I find a refuge sure; Abiding in His...
View ArticlePraying When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
by Pat Baker We buried my Uncle Dan last summer. A World War II veteran, he was buried with full military honor in a solemn yet beautiful ceremony. One of the defining events of his life was his...
View ArticleThe Servant
Above the swell of angels’ praise He hears my feeblest prayer; Not on His glory lies His gaze, But on my every care. Though angels to His will attend And mountains bow in fear, This awesome God will...
View ArticleFind Rest, My Soul
(Psalm 62) FIND rest, my soul, in God alone, The REST that comes to those who wait; For You, O Lord, are a fortress strong— Mere breath MY humble, low estate. My heart and SOUL pour out to God While...
View ArticleBe Still
(Psalm 46) BE still my child, come dwell with Me— I STILL both heart and stormy sea. Tho’ earth AND mountain fall away My children KNOW and on Me stay. I am the One THAT gives them peace; Tho’...
View ArticleTaking a Sabbath Rest
Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Today’s Verse: But the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work…Deuteronomy 5:14 (NIV) My car crawled slowly northward in...
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THE CHALICE Those who would follow their Shepherd of love must learn to drink of the cup from above. Whether bitter or sweet, to sip of His wine is to drink with a King from a chalice divine. The...
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