My Mother…

This is a poem written back in the late 90s for my Mom as a gift on Mother’s Day.  I can think of no greater calling that that of being a Mother.  Mom, I love you more than I can ever express and I know that you love me, too.  In spite of my warts, you are my...

My Father’s Hand

Most of our dreams, we cannot remember beyond just that few moments between being fully asleep and fully awake. Nighmares, however, can leave a lasting impression and can remain in our memories for a very long time. This nightmare I spoke about in this poem is just...

His Greatest Loss

I am posting another poem I wrote back in 1999. While on the cross, Jesus uttered the words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Just a short while before, He said, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but...

My Dad’s Knees

A while back, I noticed something about my Dad.  His knees had HUGE callouses on them.    Because I know him, I was instantly aware of where these callouses came from.  As I thought about that, this poem began to form in my mind.  I can think of no greater way to...

Hearing is believing!

It is often said that “Seeing is believing.”  I want to show you a truth in God’s word where we find that it is not seeing that is believing, but hearing.  In the 4th chapter of John, we find a story that is quite familiar to many of us. This chapter...