salvation

God’s Good Path

March 28, 2025

The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth. Exodus 34:6

I am just sitting here contemplating God’s goodness. I cannot get my mind to reach the totality of it, but I am so glad I cannot, for there is NO end to how good He is! We all have done some “good” things we are proud of, but you know what? Only God is truly good. And…He uses His goodness on us! No judgement, please, as this is off the top of my mind and heart, lol.

God’s Goodness

Compassion’s good gait, His natural way

Loving and leading, lest we go astray

Never a time will His eyes wand’ring go

For that’s just how much our Lord loves us so

The way of the cross He begs us to take

All on the line for eternity’s sake

Will we agree and follow Him home

Or will we say “No”, the world as our throne

The glimmering world just cannot compare

To glories of God and the grace we can share

The good news is this, no matter our past

It’s never too late to choose what will last

God’s asking today and hopes we decide

To run to His arms as they’re open wide

With love from the Father to you, have a wonderful rest of your day!

Tina

I Vote for God

January 5, 2025

1 John 5:20 says…And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.

The following poem started in my head very early this morning. I jumped out of bed to write it down before church. This poem is based on our decision of who to vote for, to be the ruler of our hearts. There are only two candidates, God or satan. We vote for and follow whoever’s agenda we like best. Only problem with that is… the enemy does not make his agenda clear. He’s a very tricky liar, unlike God who loves us dearly and tells the whole truth. So, who do YOU choose?

We must make our selection

a personal election

our president

heart’s resident

Each voter must decide.

God is a great campaigner

to win our soul’s retainer

He’s needed there

I do declare

our sin needs a maintainer.

The enemy’s employing

sins we find enjoying

we must beware

he does not care

our souls he loves destroying.

The cure for our condition-

to give our Lord permission

to come on in

remove our sin

There’s peace in this submission.

The better choice, our Savior

to live within His favor

we’ll not regret

the friend we get

He’ll never ever waver.

Dear God, I choose You to rule over my life. I am imperfect, as You know, and often try to rule myself and end up making wrong decisions. Please forgive me for trying to do Your job. Preside in my heart and be King of my heart for all my days. I desire nothing more than to be Your servant and do Your will. I love You. Amen.

With love from the Father to you, have a great day! Vote wisely. vote often for God!

Happiness is the Lord

March 25, 2024

Songs you learn as a child can stick with you forever. “Happiness is the Lord” is one of those songs for me. Today, I am remembering one of the songs I fell in love with in my early years of falling in love with Jesus.

Ira Stanphill wrote this song in 1967. My friends and I learned it at Nazarene camp, in Dilwyn,Va when I was nine. (1972) Daily chapel services were in an open air tabernacle. What a beautiful place and time.

Oh, the sweet memories of my first love, Jesus. Children do remember what you teach them about Jesus. People who work with children are like ministering angels to me:)

Anyway, I was saved that summer at camp in an evening music time with an altar call. I remember every word of the songs we sang that night, as they led me to my Savior. Here’s one of them…

Happiness is the Lord

Happiness is to know the Saviour,
Living a life within His favour,
Having a change in my behaviour,
Happiness is the Lord.
Happiness is a new creation,
Jesus and me in close relation,
Having a part in His salvation,
Happiness is the Lord.

Real joy is mine,
No matter if the teardrops start,
I’ve found a secret,
It’s Jesus in my heart

Happiness is to be forgiven,
Living a life that’s worth the livin’,
Taking a trip that leads to Heaven,
Happiness is the Lord.

Real joy is mine,
No matter if the teardrops start,
I’ve found a secret,
It’s Jesus in my heart,
Jesus in my heart.

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.Deut 6:5

We love because he first loved us.1 John 4:19

I pray you all have a blessed day in the Lord. Love to all!

Just me. Just His.

Tina

Seeking Souls

December 7, 2023

Good morning! This is a poem I wrote, about maturing in faith to care for others’ souls. It’s a natural part of seeking God and learning what truly matters.

Seeking Souls

The more we seek, the more we know,

the more God gives to help us grow.

The more we grow, the more we care,

that souls are lost and sorrows bear.

The more we care, the more we strive,

not for ourselves, but others’ lives.

The more the world lives just for self,

the more they need the Lord Himself.

Let’s tell anew, so souls will live,

that only God, true joy can give.

The world is such a scary place.

Let’s brave the tide, reach souls with grace.

With love from the Father to you, Have a great day! …Tina

Monday Mindset – Get Your Eyes Fixed

December 4, 2023

That may sound like a strange title but that is what we, as followers of Jesus, are called to do, fix our eyes! If we are followers of Him, we must look at things HE looks at. We must look at things how HE looks at them. Our life is not just about THIS life and what it looks like to us, but what it looks like to God and for God. How does God see this life? As temporary, until we see him:)

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:1-3

The apostle Paul says to look ABOVE where we are. Ok, Paul. I will get my eyes fixed:) I want to focus on the eternal! You?

Here’s another verse for a good mindset for this week:

He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward. Hebrews 11:26

Our homes and treasures in whatever city, state or country, are not enduring. Our heavenly ‘forever home’ awaits! Thats where our treasure is, Jesus! For the sake of Christ, let’s be looking for THAT city and that reward.

Dear Father, Please fix our eyes. We want to focus more on our heavenly treasure and home and not our earthly home. Give us the nudge and confidence and strong desire to tell others about You, so they can have the treasure of You also. We love You! Amen

With love from the Father to you, have a great day!

Tina

The Dragonfly Chose Me

November 7, 2022

Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
According to Your lovingkindness remember me,
For Your goodness’ sake, O Lord. Good and upright is the Lord;
Therefore He instructs sinners in the way. Psalm 25:7-8

Here’s a poem I wrote ages ago, about my salvation experience. It’s wonderful to remember when I first realized I needed Jesus, and that even a dragonfly on my shoulder could not distract me from going to the altar to ask Jesus to forgive my sins.

The Dragonfly Chose Me

A dragonfly chose me, at children’s camp, you see.
It was music time and all was fine, until he landed on me.
The kids behind me had a scream attack!
It was on my back. I turned around and said,
“Guys, I don’t want to be mean, but I want to sing.”

On stage, the teacher held a large picture book. I took a good long listen and look.
She then explained, “Our hearts have a stain called sin.
That makes our hearts black within.” Then she started, soon, singing a beautiful tune:
“If you want a heart of white, ask Jesus in your heart tonight.”

So, though the Dragonfly was now in my hair, and
My friends were making a fuss,
I just didn’t care because Jesus was there. It was just the two of us. I started thinking, “What should I do?”
My heart, so heavy and black, not the color I wanted, but Jesus could make me new!

So with no looking back, Dragonfly still on me,
I left my chair and went to the altar, Jesus to see! I asked Him into my heart that day.
And when I did, the bug flew away.
Sometimes I think it was a sign
Of how Jesus is with me all the time.

So that’s the story I will never forget,
When that Dragonfly and I briefly met.
But, oh, even better, what happened that night! Jesus changed my heart and made it white!

Friends, I hope you have a wonderful day. It is good and pleasing to thank the Lord for how He works in our lives. He’s just so good, isn’t He? I bet you have some great stories, too!

Christina

Light Came to Earth

December 21, 2021

Today is a poetry day! I was thinking of the Christmas story when I wrote this. Jesus’ birthday is coming up and I just want to marvel in the purpose of His life. He had one purpose…to do God’s will. Isn’t that amazing? He did not come to accomplish one thing for Himself. It was all for us. I hope you know Jesus and also still marvel at His light that changed our world and hearts forever.

Light Came to Earth

Light came to earth by virgin birth, salvation to fulfill.

He took His place. Our Jesus graced a cross, died on a hill.

Death could not stand against God’s plan, so breath and life returned.

God’s success was Jesus’ best, the dark of death was spurned!

Now Jesus lives and longs to give, says, “Please abide in me.”

His birthday’s near, good cause to cheer for all eternity!!

Dear Jesus,

Thank You for loving me and saving me. Never let me forget all that You did for me, because God wanted You to. Thank You for obeying our Father and help me to do that, too. I love You so much! Amen

With love from our Father to you,

Have a beautiful day and make someone else’s day beautiful, too!

TIna

I Will Praise Him. He is Worthy.

August 6, 2021

I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. Psalm 145:1-3 NIV

I just woke up with these words on my mind, to the tune of “Hallelujah what a Savior.” You may not be old enough to remember that song, but it is a great hymn of praise! Our God, our King, is worthy!!

I Will Praise Him. He is Worthy

Jesus died upon the tree. Bringing life for you and me. We can live eternally.

I will praise Him. He is worthy!

Though He sinned not, no not He. Dying was His destiny. God had planned eternity.

I will praise Him. He is worthy!

Others made a mockery. Then our King died dutifully. Our God raised Him on day three.

I will praise Him! He is worthy!

When we seek Him earnestly. Then confess our sins, you see. He will give forgiveness free.

I will praise Him. He is worthy!

Sinner used to be my name. Then, inside my heart He came. Now His child, I will proclaim.

I will praise Him. He is worthy!

Do you know Him as your King? Have you confessed everything? Ask Him now. Your heart will sing.

You will praise Him. He is worthy!

Now for all our days and years, Jesus calms our doubts and fears. Heaven comes when He appears.

We will praise Him! He is worthy!

Thank you for reading. Jesus is the best thing that ever happened to me and I hope to you, too! Let’s praise Him!

Love and prayers always,

Christina

*** Hallelujah, what a Savior was written by Philip Bliss, composed by Ira Sankey and published in 1875.

Foggy Future

March 31, 2021

It’s a poetry day:) This poem is about how uncertain our future is. Only God knows what He has in store for us. We can guess, but we will not know for sure, so faith, not fear should be our “weapon” of choice.

The
future,
a foggy
distance that
beckons meager
mortals to explore.
murky fate that curtains
off whatever lies beyond,
whether potential joy or sure
danger. Hey dreamers, Hey, you
dooms-dayers, So what do you say?
Choose your weapon, faith or fear, and
put an end to your prophecies and begin
your victorious freedom. The key to the future
is opportunity; it turns to the present.
Now, you mortals, be free and walk.
Beyond fog and more
time lies your future ,
but remember…
Your future is
God’s to plan,
yours to desire,
yours to request,
but God’s to grant.

Have a great Wednesday! Love from our Father to you,

Christina

But for the Grace of God

January 19, 2021

My Momma used to say, when she came across the poor or those in desperate circumstances, “But for the grace of God, there go I.” I didn’t understand as a young girl until she explained to me that it is by God’s grace that any of us have what we have. Without God’s grace to be healthy enough to work and God’s grace to bless our effort, we would attain nothing. Everything we have is an expression of God’s grace. He gives us His grace, not because we deserve it, but because He cares and understands.

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:15-16 ESV

The greatest gift we received, due to God’s grace, is salvation. Out of His love and grace, He sent His sinless Son so we could attain forgiveness of sins. There is no law of man that could ever produce a sin-free heart. It makes sense! Our actions in following laws or being good, for example, do not abolish our sin. Jesus’ actions do! Paul says that if we could attain our own righteousness through the law, then grace would not have had a purpose.

I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose. Galatians 2: -21

Giving glory where glory is due… Dear Jesus, Thank You for showing us that the only way to live righteously is to have YOU, the Righteous One, living and working through us. We cannot save ourselves by just being good or following laws. Your grace forgives and changes us! It is our desire to always and fully appreciate what You did on the cross. With Your righteousness in us, help us to give grace to others and love and forgive them. We love You so much! Amen

Love and prayers to all of you,

Just me. Just His

Tina