Make the world a better place
with every day with which you're graced.
Do acts of kindness here and there.
Make your days a lifelong prayer.
Through your acts and through your deeds
become a servant meeting needs,
and be assured the Lord will be pleased -
for it is better to give than to receive.
Always esteem your brother more highly than yourself,
by doing so you will keep your soul in excellent health.
Is not Jesus our humble servant king?
Are we not to emulate Him in all things?

Yes....
I saw that shooting star
that You sent from afar
You had to start it on it's journey
long before I came to be
Just proving once again
the wonderful love You have for me...

And...
I smelled that flower You put in my path -
knowing long before just where I'd be at
That wild flower began to grow
long before You came to know
me...
just proving once again
how faithful is Your love's flow  

My precious God - taking notice of me,
walking with me, talking with me,
under the cool of my heart's garden's trees,
our fellowship together is sweet indeed!

Our communion, our very union
is better than all other pleasures
this life has to offer combined.
I treasure Your love and presence
as much as You do mine....

Oh Lord, so many are trying to
deal with the pain
of not knowing You...
The pain in everyone's heart,
the place where it starts
is the place that's empty of
Your Divine Love.

If only every soul
would come to know
You are the One
who makes us whole.
We'll turn to most anything
except the one thing
we need the most -
The Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Drugs, sex and rock and roll,
alcohol, all take their toll
yet never fully satisfy -
ever wonder why?
You were designed by God for Him alone.
Nothing and no one else can ever atone
for the fact you need Him.
To turn away is sin....

Small delights

Small delights -
They're what make life             right.
Pistachio nuts.                 A
balloon falling     up.
A particularly spectacular sunset.
A friend you haven't met                 yet.
A song.     Or two.         Or three.
The fruit of an apple tree.
My daughter's wit.
A candle lit.
A swim in a cool creek.
The joy of knowing the meek.
Hearing a song-bird sing.
Seeing the flowers bloom each Spring.
A well-cooked meal.
An orange freshly peeled.
My wife's smile.
After hard work - resting awhile.
A BLT.       Knowing we're free
to be who God meant us to be.
A Jimmy Buffet tune.
The whole month of June.
A magical night with you.
Holding your hand while staring at the moon.
A shampoo and a hair cut.
Tuna fish casserole with chips on top.
Watching "It's a wonderful life"
because it truly is a wonderful life!
An ice-cream sundae.
Simply watching children play.
The power and majesty of a thunder storm.
Hugs and kisses to keep our hearts warm.
Yes, it's the simple delights
that make life right.                   Right?

PS Here in Korea, all hair cuts include a free shampoo and THEY ARE TRULY WONDERFUL. Sometimes I want to go in to a shop and ask for just a shampoo....which they will do, by the way.

To my dear daughters -

You're probably lacking in so many things,
in fact, I'm sure there's so much more you should be
receiving from me.
I've failed you in so many ways.
Please know I love you each and every day.
Though I'm weak, though I'm frail,
though I'm often prone to fail,
God's amazing grace can cover my mistakes
because in spite of it all, you're turning out great!
I'm sure your mom has something to do with it
but God should get the lion's share of the credit.
He's taken a personal interest in you.
He loves you as much as He's ever loved me
(and that's a lot) yes, He loves you so tenderly,
for He's looked forward to knowing you since the dawn of creation
with joy and elation.
When He created Adam, when He created Eve,
He was thinking of you too - Karianna and Tiffany,
for the delight and joy that you both bring Him
He gladly gave His life and died of your sin.
So when I fail you, when I let you down -
please forgive me for forgiveness will keep you Heavenbound.
Look at Jesus (your heavenly Father), not me -
keep your eyes on Him for He is your true daddy.....