The Love of God

The incredible love of God, Who can truly comprehend? For this love has incredible breadth (Ephesians 3:18). To all mankind this love He did send (John 3:16). His love has great length (Ephesians 3:18), Throughout all eternity it has spanned (Ephesians 1:4). God’s love is one of awesome height (Ephesians 3:18), Allowing lowly people to…

The Name of Jesus

Jesus–Oh what a name! There is none other who has such fame. This is more than just a title we speak. His name is the epitome of the word, unique. Throughout history, no one so wonderful can we find. He is truly one-of-a-kind. Because of Him God’s beautiful love was revealed (Acts 2:38). In His…

The God of All Comfort

We have all stood in those old worn down, depressing shoes, After the world chose us to bruise and abuse. We began looking for the source of comfort and relief, But it’s often as hidden and evasive as a thief. Many try to fill the void with fun, friends, and food, But more emptiness is…

Less

Throughout time, the goal has been to have less. We like our fruit to be seedless, And our grass to be weedless. We strive for our bodies to be fatless, And for our diets to be calorieless. We like our technology to be wireless, And for its usage to be effortless. We like our possessions…

Peace, Perfect Peace

I gaze out at the soft and stillness before me. A pure white blanket stretches as far as I can see. I am comforted by the crackling of the fire, And the melodic tunes of Mozart delight my ears. New snowflakes come to rest upon the others, Each unique on their own and breathtaking together.…

Open Our Eyes

Please open our eyes, Lord, Because closing you out we cannot afford. Open our eyes to what is true, To the inspired words that have come from You. Open our eyes to what is honorable, Never supporting what You find intolerable. Open our eyes to what is right, So that we can stand up for…

Overwhelmed

Life at times heaps a pile of issues on the plate, And its timing is never all that great. Trials are piled high like a stacking contest, Ensuring a person’s immediate unrest.   Health, houses, cars, people, and work All seem to labor together to bring out the murk. Some issues are inflicted by self,…

The Hero

Who is a hero in this life? It’s one who delivers others from strife. It’s a person who may not have a strong physique, But uses what he has to defend the weak. A hero is one who is selfless, And whose compassion for others is endless. A hero stands up for what is right,…