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
Posted by Roberta Grimes • March 19, 2022 • 45 Comments
I will follow Him, follow Him wherever He may go. And near Him, I always will be, for nothing can keep me away. He is my destiny. I will follow Him. Ever since He touched my heart, I knew. There isn’t an ocean too deep, A mountain so high it can keep me away from... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • March 12, 2022 • 42 Comments
He touched me. He put his hand near mine and then He touched me. I felt a sudden tingle when He touched me. A sparkle. A glow. He knew it. It wasn’t accidental, no, He knew it. He smiled and seemed to tell me so, all through it. He knew it, I know He’s real,... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • March 05, 2022 • 33 Comments
Under a spreading chestnut-tree the village smithy stands. The smith, a mighty man is he, with large and sinewy hands, And the muscles of his brawny arms are strong as iron bands. His hair is crisp, and black, and long; his face is like the tan; His brow is wet with honest sweat, he earns... Read More
