Unpublished Writings

This was written many years ago. . . from a farmer’s wife To My Valentine You are rugged and strong as the denim you wear,     but we have seen you brush away a tear     at an unexpected gesture of love          …or a prayer. Your keen eyes keep […]

This writing “Golden Days” seems to fit this time of year:          GOLDEN DAYS Here they come tumbling to the ground,     golden leaves kissed by summer breezes     and soaked with melodies of bird songs. Was it the rays of the autumn sun     that gave them their bright colorings? […]

As birds are starting to head south, this reminds us of a 2013 writing by Doris: “Bird Talk”.         BIRD TALK “I belong to the sky;  God gave me wings. Although I understand neither the mystery of flight      nor the fact of gravity,      I travel the highways in […]

We hope you are having a good summer.  Doris just wrote a new writing that we would like to share with you titled “Praising God“:            PRAISING GOD Little bird, did you know God has His eye on you     as you dart through the air     sailing high […]

With a towel and a basin of water, Jesus taught LOVE, using an everyday task, a servant’s chore. With tender emotions, He washed His disciples’ feet. He gave us an example that we should do for others as He did for His disciples. Sometimes a towel and a basin of water, with humility, caring and […]

Have you ever denied the Lord? Denied Him with your silence? Denied Him with your behavior? If you have denied Jesus , and surely all of us have in some way, then you know something of Peter’s shame and humiliation at his denial.  We may be guilty too, and may have felt like Peter, but we […]

I need You, Lord! I am so weak. I yearn for Your loving arm to carry me through my wilderness day. I lack encouragement and strength. PLEASE CARRY ME! When You are here everything will be alright. “In all their distress, He too was distressed; … He lifted them up and carried them”. -Isaiah 63:9

Good News!  Someone paid your bill! God took your sin off of you And put it on His Son! And declared you “Not Guilty!” And there is more Good News! Now God has His arms wide open to you And wants to make you His child. “To Him who loved us and washed us from our […]

A lump of soft pliable clay! It can be molded into anything you wish – such as a vase or a plate. But soon it will harden and then nothing will have any effect on it So I must work quickly while it is workable. A young tender heart! It too is impressionable.  The good and […]

God is the Father everyone longs for.  Jesus tells us, “I came so you could have a relationship with DAD.” When we meet HIM day by day, we learn how deeply we are treasured by Him.  Like a father talking with his kids, He wants us to tell Him about our day and ask Him for what we need.  We […]

Remember the heartwarming story of the lad with his lunch of loaves and fishes?   I wonder what happened when the little boy came home and told his mom.  How amazed she must have been when she realized that the little lunch she had prepared that morning fed over 5000 people. HEAVENLY CATERING My son felt blessed as […]

Faith is like a muscle; it can be weak, or it can be strong, depending on how much you use it. You can strengthen your trust-muscles by filling your mind and heart with God’s Word. Trust that Jesus is with you, regardless of what problems you are experiencing. Pour out your heart to God in […]

O CHILDREN OF  God, Prayer is a privilege. David saw prayer as a fragrant incense. The incense for the tabernacle was mixed carefully; therefore  let us mix our prayers carefully to contain. . . . adoration. confession, petitions, thanksgiving and submission. Our prayers should be a good mix, rather than just a series of petitions. When we pray […]

Candles. Cards.  Carols  and Cookies. It’s Christmas! Here  I sit midst beautiful wrappings and ribbons, preparing Gifts and thinking. . . . . Dear God This Christmas I want to give You me. I read  that this was on Your wish list. Therefore, I will write on the name tag of my heart “To God with love”. “Present your […]

Dear God. It was You who dreamed me up. Right from the beginning of time I was Your idea. You planned my days as You designed me. And when the right time came, You created me. You have a distinct purpose for each of us. You see our potential and always give us assurance of […]

Winning a relay race depends on the speed of the runner but also on transferring the baton skillfully to the next runner. When running in life’s race we also carry a baton which we are to pass on.  This baton is the truth of God’s great love for the world which has been handed to us.  Now […]

There is a Gate . . . . . .    through which we can find security, joy, peace and Truth. Jesus  is this Gate. Some people would like us to believe you don’t need this gate.    and that heaven is open to all. But this is not true. Only in knowing Jesus, can a […]

Almighty God, You’ve been creating again! The bare brown branches of the tree outside our window    are now dressed in millions of bright green leaves. Here and there we see colorful patches of tulips, peonies and  lilacs. The apple tree is covered with beautiful blossoms, And the lawn is a deep green. You’ve been creating […]

“In My Father’s house are many mansions” – room enough for everyone who chooses to be a member of God’s family!  Heaven is a big place and all are invited . . . so feel free to invite your entire family — your children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, in-laws, and other relatives, friends and neighbors. There’s plenty of […]

“Oh, that I had someone to hear me,” was Job’s cry long ago.  When a person has a heavy heart, he appreciates a listener.  Listening is an effective way of helping others.  It says, “I want to understand and know you.” Listening is a way of loving others.  We can win more friends with our ears than with our […]

Consider the lilies of the field How they grow. In the Springtime, rising out of the dark earth, green spears appear. After some waiting, lily buds show up. And then behold the lovely blossoms! God has been working. Consider you and me How we grow. God is working with us also. Growing spiritually is a […]

Hear the Psalmist’s words: “When trouble comes, He is the place to go.” – Psalms 9:10 How foolish for me to go running    from friend to friend    from place to place    from neighbor to kinfolk when You have promised to deliver me. Trouble that drives me to You    is a priceless […]

“To declare Your loving kindness in the morning And Your faithfulness every night.”  PSALM 92:2 My Lord, this morning as I read the words of the Psalmist, you refreshed my heart and  reminded me that You would be with me and guide me through this day.            So many moments in the ordinary events of today may be clues […]

Oh Lord, Maker of this heart of mine, today my love tank needs refilling; and my soul needs a good cleansing. I ask You to apply Your holy oil of contentment on this day, You know what’s best for me, so be my guide today, Thou lover of my heart and soul. AMEN

O, mysterious New Year, I will unwrap you one day at a time. You hold both surprises and disappointments. But God has full knowledge of you Just as He has of me. You are powerless to do anything to me That God does not permit. His love for me is everlasting. In the end I […]

“Where is God, my Maker, who gives songs in the night?” – Job 35:10 It is easy to whistle a tune under sunny skies, but trouble chases sleep away. We seldom suffer from insomnia when all is well. When we’re troubled, we must tell it to Jesus. He gives comforting songs in the night, Plus […]

Dear Jesus. I wish I were a cheerleader running and waving pom poms in tribute to Your majesty.  Even my heart is clapping and applauding with joy.   Gloria! May others join me with cheers.  May they raise their arms in worship of Your great power and love. We will all rejoice and be glad in You for You […]

When Jesus came to earth the first time, only Mary and Joseph were looking for His arrival and welcoming Him. But when Jesus returns to earth next time, there will be many of us waiting for Him and anxious to see His face. Have you considered what Jesus will be looking at that day?  His eyes […]

God didn’t create sheep to carry heavy burdens  –    like the donkeys    and camels do. And the Good Shepherd didn’t plan for us, His sheep, to carry burdens either. When we become anxious, worried, discouraged and fear the future, He tells us “Cast your care upon Me and I will sustain you.    Give […]