Joy is to behold God in everything.Julian of NorwichOut of Darkness By Elece HollisOut of the brown and sodden earth springs spring To surprise us againThough we knew she was coming We knew and we waited and we thought ourselvesWatching! Spring came one morning—sprouted upSurprised us yet againWith purple crocus and yellow daffodils dancingHow from brown come such joyful... Continue Reading →

And the night shall be filled with music,And the cares that infest the day, Shall fold their tents like the Arabs, And as silently steal away.Henry Wadsworth LongfellowWinter SongsWhen winter days are cold and drear,Listen to me, Friend so dear,Listen well and you will hearThe winter's sweet sweet music.Winter's cold sings spring's bright taleA song of the... Continue Reading →

Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in thy sight O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14This is my resolve for the New Year and certainly my resolve for the rest of my days here in this earth. If my words can be pleasing  to God,... Continue Reading →