There is a common and comical aspect regarding American beauty pageant contestants. When they are asked to explain what impact they would like to make on the world, many of the women reply, “I believe
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Author: Tom Toya
Tom lives in the Chicagoland area. His wife recently passed away and has transitioned into heaven. He has published articles in several magazines, e-zines and newspapers. He authored Ancient Songs for Today: Discovering Life Changing Truths from the Psalms. Tom owns a caregiving agency and enjoys writing songs and playing the guitar.
Hands of Mine
Hands Strong and muscular Or weak and wanting They can make many things They can build a castle in the sand But waves will wash it out They can erect a sky scraper But time
Read moreHe First Loved Us
We love Him because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19 KJV In our relationship with God, Jesus is the initiator. Not only did He first die for us when we were sinners, He desires
Read moreThe Lord Leads His Own
He has made everything beautiful and appropriate in its time. He has also planted eternity [a sense of divine purpose] in the human heart [a mysterious longing which nothing under the sun can satisfy, except God]—yet man
Read moreHumble Mary
Humble Mary The angel Gabriel appeared to her Virgin she was How could it be? That she would give birth to Messiah Before she knew a man This one who she would deliver Would save
Read moreWe Won’t Bow Down
An Underground Choice When I was a young teenager, Jesus was not at the center of my life. I wasn’t born again. However, I believe He still tried to guide me and, at times, I
Read moreThe Focal Point
The archer draws the bowstring Aims and releases the arrow The marksman holds his breath Focuses on the bullseye and gently squeezes the trigger In life, we must hit the mark The focal point But
Read morePerils into Pearls
It lay unobtrusive in the belly of the oyster Under the cold blue waters A single grain of sand An irritant The beginning of a blessing Trouble twists and turns us Along the path But
Read moreLet’s Make Our Father Smile
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7 NIV Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must
Read moreUpon the Tablet of our Hearts
You write Your words upon the tablet of our hearts and minds Like footprints in the sand, You leave Your mark. Like an artist who paints a masterpiece, Your presence leaves an indelible impression. We
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