When I moved into Sunset Village, I had to part with so many “goodies” that I no longer would have room for in my small room. That included many memories like the things you are asking for, but I’ll give you a few things that I recall. My earliest position with Beacon Lights was Assistant […]
We live in a country whose beauty is great; The mountains, lakes, rivers, with grandeur abound; The flowers, trees, grasses, which God did create, And the deserts and fields us with splendor surround. We are thankful that we who inhabit this land May have freedom to worship, to speak, and to write, And we pray […]
Come to God’s house to worship Him With reverence and with awe: For great and holy is His name And righteous is His law. Our earthly cares are put aside That in His love we may abide. Since we such sinful creatures are, It’s not an easy task To rid our minds of mundane things […]
The Bible is an awesome book, Its pages tell a story; The “new-born babes” may have a look To see Jehovah’s glory. The simple milk of Father’s word The weak may understand, And children young, or young-in-faith, When guided by His hand Are nourished and find pleasure great In learning of His love. They gain […]
Day 1 In the beginning the Triune God Created earth and the heavenly height. He formed the light, He formed the darkness, And divided them into day and night. Day 2 On the earth He divided the waters above From the waters that were below; Between them He set forth the firmament Away from the […]
“I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread” (Psalm 37:25). David reflects on the care of the Lord – How He always is blessing His own; Since the days of his youth the shepherd boy saw That God’s children were never alone. […]
The trials of life are not easy to bear— The illnesses, poverty, snares, Disappointments, failures, the death of a friend, And feeling that nobody cares. But friend, don’t despair, you don’t suffer alone; Your heavenly Father is near; He answers our prayers, sends grace unsurpassed Allaying our heartaches and fear. Just looking around us may […]
My journey through the Scriptures led me through the end of time; The book of Revelation has an ending most sublime. I gazed at the pomp and pageantry recorded there by John And felt a thrill of wonder at the view I looked upon. How could a sinner such as I fit into God’s great […]
The Bible is an awesome book. Its pages tell a story; The “new-born babes” may have a look To see Jehovah’s glory. The simple milk of Father’s word The weak may understand. And children young, or young-in-faith, When guided by His hand Are nourished and find pleasure great In learning of His love. They gain […]
Imagine you’re a shepherd tending sheep in darkest night; Suddenly the skies around you burst, and blaze with intense light. You’re aroused from lethargy, brightness penetrates your soul: Then you view a glorious angel where the heavens did unroll. You shepherds are sore frightened and begin to shake with fear; But the words the angel […]