A Tribute to My Father

This is a belated tribute for Father’s Day. Last week I posted a poem prompted by my father-in-law. This week, I want to share a poem I wrote about my father. I have the privilege of having two men to look up to. Both are men with incredible strength, neither will quit, and both have [...]

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Cowboy Poetry

This one was prompted by my father-in-law. Every time I helped with branding, I heard him say this simple phrase that became the title to this poem.
That’ll Bring ‘Em Home
The day was hot, the ground was parched; the dust rose in the air,
As we pushed the herd toward the corral and the work that was [...]

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The Grace of God

Amazing words about the Grace of God from an amazing woman. She also wrote ” He Giveth More Grace” and God Hath Not Promised”, and many other poems. Knowing her life story, I understand why she wrote so much about grace. Each stanza elaborates on each word of the statement by our Lord, “My Grace [...]

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Separation

“Be ye holy, as I am holy” The doctrine of separation is rooted and founded in the nature of a holy God. Specifically, personal separation from the world is referenced in I Peter 1:15-16. In studying out separation again, I am brought back to God’s character and nature and my response to Him. A [...]

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