This is the cover of my newest book, Beyond Easter: Ascension and Pentecost. It is a collection of original poems, stories, reflections, psalms, and prose regarding the fifty days after Easter. It is available now atAmazon.com
and all proceeds will go to the Global Missions ministry at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Palm Bay, Florida.
One of the pieces is called “You Are There” based on a television…..
Wrote a book yesterday for children, using illustrations found on line. Title “The Story of Pentecost.” Here’s the text: “Many followers of Jesus were gathered in a room, praying. This was soon after Jesus was crucified.They were amazed that He had risen from the dead. They knew it was true. They had seen him and eaten with him, and he had taught them many things. They were missing him. But they had a job to do. He told them to…..
You Are There
A long time ago, when I was a child and television was very new, I watched and learned from Walter Cronkite’s show, You Are There. He and his staff chose significant historical events and made the viewer part of the scene. With period costumes, settings, dialogue, and usually accurate details, the show took events like the signing of the Magna Carta, the arrival of Columbus to the New World, and the first flights of airplanes out of…..
From my newest book on Ascension and Pentecost:
Attitude of Gratitude: You Love Even Me
Almighty Lord, Creator, Sustainer,
You govern the Universe, things seen and unseen
You count, name each star, and connect every sinew,
Spin planets, make atoms, yet call me by name,
The rocks, hills, the mountains, the rivers, the flowers
Bring praise, adoration, and worship You, Lord
Each bird song is part of the harmony of spheres
I also praise Your Great Name singing hymns…..
All praise to the King of Kings
Lord of Lord, who comes in the name of The Almighty
Hosanna!
He rides on the back of a donkey
To praises and cheers from the crowd.
He enters Jerusalem,
Proclaimed as King of Kings
The very Son of God.
Lift high the gates, lift high the ancient doors,
Lift up your heads,
The King of Glory is coming in
Ascended from earth
Where He proclaims salvation
Through His perfect sacrifice.
Bow…..
My Psalm 165 Great are You, Lord And greatly to be praised. Hallelujah! For Your ways are omniscient, omnipotent, And utterly amazing. The whole universe moves as one Under Your direction. The sun rises and sets at Your command, And we are assured of Your Presence, Confident in Your judgments.
We ask forgiveness for following Our own paths rather than Your direction. We are so apt to wander, To live as if we are in control. Forgive our arrogance.
Today…..
My Psalm 167
O Lord, Healer of our bodies and souls,
We come to You this day in prayer
For Your saints who suffer illness in this life.
You have called on us to lift others in prayer
And we have seen evidence of Your healing Presence.
Today we lift up our brother Dan to You
And our brother Leon, and our brother Jay,
And our brother Fred, Your servants all,
Who are suffering illnesses only You can heal.
We…..
My Psalm 166
O Lord, Our Lord
Great are Your mighty works
Great are You in compassion
Great are You in justice and mercy:
With thanksgiving I come to You
This new day, with an attitude of gratitude
For prayers answered and assurances of Your loving care.
I thank You for Your hedge of protection,
For Your right hand of mercy,
For provision of life, health, safety, and goodness
For me and those I love.
Each day I rise to…..
My Psalm 165
Let the name of the Lord be praised
Now and forevermore, here on earth,
And in the heavenly realms.
He heals our diseases,
He strengthens our relationships,
He guides our footsteps,
He nourishes our souls through His Word,
He builds His church to spread His message,
He encourages His saints to love our neighbors,
He enriches our souls by His Presence,
He brings others alongside in Godincidences
Surprising us by His guidance and provision.
Let us rejoice…..
My Psalm 163 On the death of a saint and mentor, Betty Dykema
When my heart is burdened, O Lord,
You remind me through Your Spirit
That You are in control,
That I need not fear,
That I cannot long mourn,
That I have all that I need,
That I can trust You
To raise the sun this morning,
Provide for our daily needs,
Erect tall hedges of protection,
Protect my soul from the evil one,
Bring joy out of…..