Jackie's Blog (7)

See the goodness of our Father in the Autumn season fair, In the colors that delight us When there's beauty everywhere. In the gold and crimson hillsides, In each maple tree ablaze, In bright goldenrod and asters Lining rustic country ways. See the goodness of our Father In the sky of sapphire-blue, In the Autumn sun enhancing Every lovely thing in view. See the goodness of our Father In the beauty of the land, In the lavish yield we gather, All provided by His hand. See the goodness of… Continue

It was a rainy night in New Orleans At a bus station in the town, I watched a young girl weeping As her baggage was taken down. It seems she'd lost her ticket Changing buses in the night. She begged them not to leave her there With no sign of help in sight. The bus driver had a face of stone And his heart was surely the same. "Losing your ticket's like losing cash money" he said, And left her in the rain. Then an old Indian man stood up And blocked the driver's way And would not let him pass… Continue

There's work to do, deadlines to meet; You've got no time to spare, But as you hurry and scurry- A.S.A.P. - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER In the midst of family chaos, "Quality time" is rare. Do your best; let God do the rest- A.S.A.P. - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER It may seem like your worries Are more than you can bear. Slow down and take a breather- A.S.A.P. - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER God knows how stressful life is; He wants to ease our cares, And He'll respond to all your needs A.S.A.P. - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER Continue

Sometimes life seems hard to bear, Full of sorrow, trouble and woe It's then I have to remember That it's in the valleys I grow. If I always stayed on the mountain top And never experienced pain, I would never appreciate God's love And would be living in vain. I have so much to learn And my growth is very slow, Sometimes I need the mountain tops, But it's in the valleys I grow. I do not always understand Why things happen as they do, But I am very sure of one thing. My Lord will see me throug… Continue

I was walking down life's highway, a long time ago I saw a sign that read "Heaven's Grocery Store." As I got a little closer, the door came open wide and when I came to myself, I was standing inside. I saw a host of angels, they were standing everywhere. One handed me a basket and said, "My child, shop with care, everything a Christian needs is in this store". First I got some PATIENCE, and LOVE was in the same row, Further down was UNDERSTANDING, you need that everywhere you go. I got a bo… Continue

Have you ever been just sitting there and all of a sudden you feel like doing something nice for someone you care for? THAT'S GOD! He talks to you through the Holy Spirit. Have you ever been down and out and nobody seems to be around for you to talk to? THAT'S GOD! He wants you to talk to Him. Have you ever received something wonderful that you didn't even ask for? THAT'S GOD! He knows the desires of your heart. Have you ever been in a situation and you had no clue how it is going… Continue

When I say, "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting, "I’ve been saved!" I'm whispering, "I get lost! That's why I chose this way" When I say, "I am a Christian" I don't speak with human pride I'm confessing that I stumble— Needing God to be my guide When I say, "I am a Christian" I'm not trying to be strong I'm professing that I'm weak And pray for strength to carry on When I say, "I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success I'm admitting that I've failed And cannot ever pay the debt When I sa… Continue