When born, we came out crying, while others smiled wide. The atmosphere was joyous. Hearts were filled with pride. Consider now the atmosphere of feelings when we die. We’ll be the one who’s smiling, while friends and family cry. And heaven too will smile if we’ve...
Encouragement Poems
A Letter To Myself
I feel that it’s important I write these words to me. Prompted by my conscience. I must read them carefully. Be wiser with the time that God has given you. Life is measured by the good and worthy things we do. Be kinder and more caring as you journey...
Seize The Moment
Ball Mitt It’s Saturday morning and grass needs a mowing. The weeds in the garden keep growing and growing. The garage is a mess, and a broom’s waiting there. The bathroom needs painting, but he doesn’t care. The garbage is full and needs put in its...
Cancer
You have no friends among us. You’re an enemy to all. You cause suffering and pain each time you come to call. You attack at your discretion, no matter young or old. You have respect for no one. You are cruel, mean and cold. As you invade my body, you...
With Courage
There has never been a time when I have quit or ran away from a challenge or a battle, and I won’t begin today. With dignity and courage I will face this enemy; And God be willing, beat the cancer that’s inside of me. But if my God is calling me...
Gods Arrows
For an arrow to move forward, it must go backwards first It cannot hit it’s target ‘till direction is reversed. We’re as arrows in God’s quiver and He is as the bow. He pulls us back to give us strength before He lets us go.
The Gardener
(Inspired by a Talk from Hugh B. Brown) The gardener walked among the rows along his garden wall, and noticed a large current bush sanding proud, and tall. With shears in hand he went to work, this gardener, oh so wise, and pruned the current bush down to...
Whatcha’ Got
Whatcha’ got doesn’t matter a lot. It’s whatcha’ do with whatcha’ got!
Counting Blessings
How I longed for sleep as I lie there in my bed, but the weight of all my worries kept me wide awake instead. I tossed and then I turned, but sleep was not to be, and when I tried counting sheep they ran away from me. But then a sudden...
His Child Too
When your child struggles in life and gets lost along life’s way; Have faith in Heavenly Father for this child who’s gone astray. His plan is for our agency in a world where Satan’s strong. It’s easy for one to stumble and have their lives go wrong....