Today is share your heart Tuesday, and my heart is so full I can’t seem to sort out the correct words or make it all make sense. God is doing amazing things, but then, he always does! In honor of my Grandfather, who is a silly and also amazing poet, here is what my heart […]
My Willow Tree
My Willow Tree is planted By a stream called loneliness; And even while I’m weeping I’m aware that God doth bless. My Willow Tree is planted By a river God calls Wait; But the currents there remind me That His will is never late. My Willow Tree is planted In a green and quiet […]
Worth the Wait
Worth the Wait by Katie “Daddy?” I asked when I was eight, “When may I date?” Laughingly he answered, “Well, my Kate, You’ve still got much time to wait, You’ve still got much time to wait.” “Daddy?” I asked again at thirteen, “Just what exactly does “wait” mean?” “Kate”, he said more seriously, “it means […]
The Value of the Valley
There is value in the valleys Where the trees grow twice as tall; For they have all the benefits Of the mountains’ waterfalls. There is value in the valleys Where the sun shines not so bright; For the honey bees and hummingbirds On morning glories light. There is value in the valleys Where the winds […]
My Heart’s Hash Chorus
Ever have one of those days where one line from several songs or choruses keep running through your head? I finally had to stop and put mine down on paper, along with my heart’s responses. My Jesus I love Thee. I know Thou art mine. So why does my heart after worldliness pine? I am […]
Waiting
Waiting by Katie I imagine Martha had quite the time waiting for the Lord to work. I often do as well. Here is what I imagine their conversation could have looked like: Lord, if you had been here My brother had not died. Lord, if you had been here I would be at his side. […]
Honor Him
Meditating today on how to honour my husband by my words: Lord, its important that I love him In word as well as deed. Its important that my written words Also fulfill his needs. Please open to my mind and tongue A language with love filled That loving thoughts from loving wife Would lovely phrases […]
Words
You once read WORDS in flight. You now write WORDS to live. WORDS that you were given Compel you now to give. Your WORDS well read in flight Will influence and sway. Your WORDS will make a dif’rence. Well choose what WORDS you say. – Katie H.
Pruning Season
Pruning Season – by Katie H. “Master, it hurts!” “Yes, I know.” “But Master, why?” “You must grow.” “No! No Master! Not that! Please! Anything but the Shears!” “My child, you must trust in me. Come, I’ll wipe away your tears. Being pruned is painful; But better fruit you’ll grow; And there’s a purpose […]
I am the Life
I am the Life – by Katie H. I am the Life – risen from the dead. I am the Bread – by which you’re fed. I am the Truth – by which you’re led. I am the Way – before you spread. I am the Light – that illumines your way. I am […]