January 2007

Prayers for the Homeless

I have often thought of the homeless and maybe to some degree said prayers and at times even given a blanket or a little food. But, recently I have read and seen so many new homeless situations in our nation that I was once again awaken to a need. Living in the Nation’s Capital orContinue reading “Prayers for the Homeless”

Thought for our Week

“Language is a city to the building of which every human being brought a stone.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Because it’s just Destiny

Here is a poem I wrote. It helps me remember God and Jesus are in charge of my destiny. Only God and Jesus know. My song is called ‘Because it’s just Destiny.’ I still believe in destiny Right there hand and hand With the Master I worship And his Son that I love Will IContinue reading “Because it’s just Destiny”

I Bent Low to The Lord

While going through some old journals recently I found this poem, which I wrote in 2003. This poem from my heart was inspired by Sara’s teachings, workshops and retreats from her writings on the ‘Dance of Healing.’ Even after this experience in 2003, I again went through her retreat in 2006 on ‘The Dance ofContinue reading “I Bent Low to The Lord”

Mrs. Davis

I thought of Debi’s song (“Does your Boxwood grow like Mrs. Davis Garden”) as I was writing this special letter for Mrs.Davis. Can you see the influence of this amazing song? (see Gardening Therapy on this site and order one of Debi’s CD’s for yourself and a gift). I believe you will be encouraged, inspiredContinue reading “Mrs. Davis”

Blessings on Blessings

Mrs. Arabie, my former principal, came by to ask me to present a lesson to be filmed by Chanel 13 (Educational Station here) on HOLES. I have to give the introduction to the lesson and then they will come back and film the end of the lesson. I’m glad to have about six weeks toContinue reading “Blessings on Blessings”

Uganda Update Trip

Lindsey and I would like to give all of you an update on the ministry this summer to Uganda! We came to The Daily Lily and many others as well along with churches of our community. (see Lindsey on The Daily Lily under Talking Points dated Nov. 13,06). In November ’06, Lindsey extended the invitationContinue reading “Uganda Update Trip”

Prayer: You Call Us From Our Settled Ways

O God, you call us from our settled ways, out of old habits and rutted traditions. You call us into the land of promise, to new life and new possibilities. Make us strong to travel the road ahead. Deliver us from false security and comfort, desire for ease and uninvolved days. Let your Word andContinue reading “Prayer: You Call Us From Our Settled Ways”

The Ballerina

Dedicated: in memory of my mother, Hettie Ruby Raynor On a tiny shelf sat the most beautiful ballerina. She had every hair swept up high and in place. She had a flawless complexion and the perfect ballerina pose. She was high on her toes, and the dance floor was hers to command. Her costume gaveContinue reading “The Ballerina”

A New Life

Here is a picture of Eliza, my cousin that I told all of you about at Christmas! Isn’t she so cute! A darling gift from God. In America you see so many Chinese babies. But why do you mostly see girls? You wonder this question when you see a beautiful Asian little baby with aContinue reading “A New Life”