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2024 October

  Early in the Morning                                   Jeffrey B. Childs 10/4/2024   Early in the morning I rise, To sunrise at the shore. God's glory’s there, before my eyes, Praise God for evermore.   As time passes throughout the day, The sun moves through the sky. At times I pause. To God I pray. Praise God as time goes by.   When the workday is done, Late in the afternoon, Again, I praise the Holy One, The day will be past soon.   At nightfall darkness descends, Before I go to bed, One last prayer up to God ascends, As I lay down my head.   What Is Your One Thing                                   Jeffrey B. Childs 10/9/2024   Contemplate with God here, What are you thinking? What stops you where you are? What is your one thing?   For one it was his wealth. It was overwhelming, Of his spiritual health. What is your one thing?   Then Martha rants and fumes, Things not of her liking, Something’s wrong
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2024 September

  Listen and Hear, O Israel                                   Jeffrey B. Childs 9/2/2024   Listen and hear, O Israel, The Lord our God is one. To us what does this scripture tell? What word is to be done?   Love God with our heart, soul and strength, Likewise love our neighbor. This is the height and breadth and length, Of our holy labor.   This is the law above all laws, The one we must obey. No matter other’s sins or flaws, Love everyone today.   Forgive and love yourself also, For God has so loved you. God sent Jesus that you might know, As Christ loved, you can too.   When I Have Nothing to Say                                   Jeffrey B. Childs 9/4/2024   When I have nothing to say, And find no words to speak, Still to the Lord I can pray, The Lord's will, I will seek.   When I can't speak, I can hear, God's word I can perceive. Deep down in my inner ear, God's guidance I receive.   Down by t
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