Posted by Roberta Grimes • July 16, 2022 • 55 Comments
A week later His disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” Then He said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • July 09, 2022 • 45 Comments
Day by day, Day by day, Oh, Dear Lord, three things I pray. To see thee more clearly, Love thee more dearly, Follow thee more nearly, Day by day. – John-Michael Tebelak (1949-1985) & Stephen Schwartz, from “Day by day” (1971) On April 6th I met Jesus in person. And He turns out to be... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • June 18, 2022 • 74 Comments
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord! He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored. He has loosed the fateful lightening of His terrible swift sword. His truth is marching on! Glory, glory Hallelujah! Glory, glory Hallelujah! Glory, glory Hallelujah! His truth is marching on!... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • June 11, 2022 • 40 Comments
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. – from The Christian Bible’s Old Testament (Ecclesiastes 3:1) For most of my life I was one of the most ardent Christians you know. I have read the Bible from cover to cover more than a dozen times. I... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • June 04, 2022 • 38 Comments
All hail the power of Jesus’s Name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown Him Lord of all! Ye chosen seed of Israel’s race, ye ransomed from the fall, Hail Him Who saves you by His grace, and crown Him Lord of all! – Edward Perronet (1726-1792), from “All Hail the... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • May 14, 2022 • 32 Comments
Climb every mountain, Search high and low, Follow every byway, Every path you know. Climb every mountain, Ford every stream, Follow every rainbow, ‘Til you find your dream. A dream that will need All the love you can give, Every day of your life, For as long as you live. – Richard Rodgers (1902-1979), from... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • April 23, 2022 • 57 Comments
Oh Lord, my God, When I, in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made. I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder. Thy power throughout the universe displayed. Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee, How great Thou art! How great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • April 16, 2022 • 42 Comments
I come to the garden alone, While the dew is still on the roses. And the voice I hear, falling on my ear, The Son of God discloses. And He walks with me. And He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own. And the joy we share as we tarry there... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • April 09, 2022 • 31 Comments
Christ the Lord is ris’n today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heav’ns, and earth, reply, Alleluia! Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Once He died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave?... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • March 26, 2022 • 43 Comments
The road is long, with many a winding turn That leads us to who knows where, who knows when. But I’m strong. Strong enough to carry him. He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother. So on we go. His welfare is of my concern. No burden is he to bear. We’ll get there. For I know... Read More
