Suicide Awareness Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US. Suicide rates increased in nearly every state from 1999 through 2016. Mental health conditions are often seen as the cause of suicide, but suicide is rarely caused by any single factor. In fact, many people who die by suicide are not known to have a diagnosed mental health […]
Late one night I knelt to pray I cried out to the Lord “Father I’ve had a trying day!” I thought perhaps He had not heard For the very next day Was worse than the first I cried out louder (Just in case) “Please Lord, bring me better days!” Then I closed my eyes to sleep And I heard Him! […]
For the love of one He sacrificed more than we could bear Sending His Son into a world Of sin and despair For the love of one He watched His Son grow From child to man Already knowing what His future would hold For the love of one He looked on with pride As His Son was tempted And Satan […]
“United we stand” One Godless nation Amidst the rubble and ruin Of our own devastation “In God we trust” Is our nation’s creed Freedom of religion Is what we preach But one man’s right Would be our fall For he had the right Never to hear God at all He had the right To no prayer in school I suppose […]
Enchanted evening Stars above Twinkling bright Gentle breeze Soft moonlight Enchanted evening I feel the kiss of autumn Dancing all around Hear the rustle of the leaves As they fall In hues of color Softly to the ground Enchanted evening If I listen hard enough Beyond the hooting of an owl Past the cricket’s chirping melody And a dog’s distant […]
When I close my eyes I see A place where children Laugh and play without fear For they live in a world full of peace In my dreams I watch As the old and wise Gather the young To tell stories of their lives As the night takes me deeper Into blissful sleep I smile and listen ‘neath the […]
I go daily To the Temple of the Lord I go hungrily Desiring His Word Where? You ask Is the Temple to which I daily return How? You ask May you find His Word For which your soul does yearn I tell you now For All That Will Hear… Close your eyes Bow your […]
A wondrous life awaits meIn a place that’s truly grandA life of peace and serenityWhen God decides the time is at hand Perhaps there will be streets of goldOr grassy fields galoreIt matters not what I will seeFor I shall know only joy forevermore There will be no sorrowWhen I reach this paradiseNever again will my tears fallCan anyone find […]
Tribute to those who lost their lives in the World Trade Center bombings
I want to thank you Lord,For the gift bestowed upon me.I shall never know a greater joy,My children are all that I need. Although I can’t be perfect,I will surely do my best,I brought them into this world,Now, please help me with the rest. God give me the patience,To gently, guide their way.When they come to me with questions,Please tell […]