A Hand Along the Journey: Poems for the King from One Pilgrim to Another

“…the glory of children are their fathers.” – Proverbs 17:6 A mirror of my daddy’s face Is in my soul; time can’t erase All that he means, or his embrace; He’ll always hold an honored place. I think of my dad every day, And often wish he could have stayed. I’d give a lot to hear what he’d say To grown-up questions I’d send his way. I’d give a lot if he could know The man I married, who’s like him so, And watch his grandchildren as they grow; But God’s answer to those hopes was “no.” When I was young, I never knew How great my daddy really was; I grew Up not quite knowing just how true An unsung hero he was, how great his honor due. But he knew we loved him, and he gave His love to his family, who bear his name. He lives today beyond the grave, Because of Jesus, Whose power does save. So, Daddy, know I still love you, And will until this life is through; And then in Heaven with life anew I’ll sing His ...

John 14:23 - Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love Me, he will keep My words: and My Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make Our abode with him. Dear Christ, when You were here on earth, And traveling dusty roads, There was a place You loved to be – A home in the town of Bethany. There Your weary feet could rest, Your spirit be encouraged, For Bethany betokened love, A reminder of Your home above. A place to go, forever welcome, To fellowship with friends; To eat a meal, or just be still,   To love, and to be loved. Lord Jesus, we kneel before You know, Just starting our own home; We consecrate it all to Thee –   Oh, make it like Bethany! May You always be welcome within our doors, Just as You were by those friends; Help us always to treasure and worship You With all that we are and do. Help us also daily to love one another, Living Your sacred design. Ma...

“Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is: Hear, O Israel, the LORD our God, the LORD is one. And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first commandment.” Mark 12:29-30 "To love the LORD my God," This is the great command. It is the highest call that my Allegiance can demand. “To love the LORD my God With all my heart and soul, With all my mind and strength,” This is my foremost goal. I love You with my heart! Feelings, desires bend their knee To You, for You gave up Your own In dark Gethsemane. I love You with my soul! My spirit yearns for You, Creator and Completer Who Alone breathes life and truth. I love You with my mind! Thoughts, questions, reasonings Do kneel in faith and choose to dwell On You the Answer, wisdom’s well. I love You with my strength! All that within me is Uni...