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This book is a collection of the writings, mostly in
free verse, done over the last 40 years.
The writings are from those printed in the Lutheran Standard,
the American Lutheran Church Women Scope, the Lutheran Ambassador,
the Sioux Valley News column Country Style and for various church,
family, or community events. Her
family encouraged her to compile all her writings into one book. It is divided into six sections: Country Days, Nature Entertains, Family
. . . and Other People, Special Days, Unto Thee, O Lord, Do I Lift Up My
Voice, Conversations With Eve.
The pictures at the beginning of each chapter and
on the cover are of Doris' grandchildren and great grandchild when they were
children.
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Excerpts from: Country Days
IN A
STABLE
Oh,
lowly barn,
Tonight
you softly beckon me
to
pause in your abode.
No
decorated palace this...
No
dainty nursery here.
I
probe the Christmas mysteries;
My
voice breaks through the dusk....
"Why
would He leave a heavenly throne
to come to earth for this?"
Then
a soft sound answers me,
a
pigeon's kindly coo.
It
so clearly enunciates....
"For you! For you!"
And
cows and kittens join the song....
"For you! For you!"
"For you
know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though
he was rich, yet for your sake he became
poor, so that by his
poverty you might become rich." II Corinthians 8:9
Doris
Stensland
Special Days -
IS YOUR HEART
READY FOR CHRISTMAS?
Is your heart ready for Christmas?
Is it full of excitement and
joy?
Now's the time to get things in order
As we wait to celebrate His birth.
Clean out the sin-webby corners;
Open yourself up to His Light.
Let Him funnel in love, warm and caring,
And make your heart sparkle with Hope.
It's time to get ready for Christmas;
Get prepared to receive your King.
For when you let your heart be His home
You'll discover the enjoyment
that Christmas can bring.
Doris
Stensland
For more examples from On The Back Step, see Excerpts. To purchase the book, see Buy the Book or you may purchase from amazon.com
