Posted by Roberta Grimes • November 05, 2022 • 29 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... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • October 29, 2022 • 20 Comments
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • October 22, 2022 • 30 Comments
God hath not promised skies always blue, Flower strewn pathways all our lives through; God hath not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, peace without pain. But God hath promised strength for the day, Rest for the labor, light for the way; Grace for the trials, help from above, Unfailing sympathy, undying love. –... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • October 15, 2022 • 16 Comments
People who need people Are the luckiest people in the world. We’re children, needing other children, And yet letting a grown-up pride Hide all the need inside, Acting more like children than children. Lovers are very special people. They’re the luckiest people in the world. – Henry Robert Merrill Levan (1921-1998), from “People” (1964) I... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • October 08, 2022 • 16 Comments
When the moon is in the seventh house, And Jupiter aligns with Mars, Then peace will guide the planets, And love will steer the stars. This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, Age of Aquarius, Aquarius! Aquarius! Harmony and understanding, Sympathy and trust abounding. Golden living dreams of visions, Mystic crystal revelation, And... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • October 01, 2022 • 35 Comments
Imagine there’s no heaven. It’s easy if you try. No hell below us. Above us, only sky. Imagine all the people Livin’ for today. Imagine there’s no countries. It isn’t hard to do. Nothing to kill or die for. And no religion, too. Imagine all the people, Livin’ life in peace. You may say I’m... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • September 24, 2022 • 52 Comments
“Pray, then, in this way: ‘Father, who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • September 17, 2022 • 61 Comments
People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • September 10, 2022 • 91 Comments
The long and winding road That leads to Your door Will never disappear. I’ve seen that road before. It always leads me here. Lead me to Your door! The wild and windy night That the rain washed away Has left a pool of tears, Crying for the day. Why leave me standing here? Let me... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • September 03, 2022 • 92 Comments
When morning gilds the skies, My heart awaking cries: May Jesus Christ be praised! Alike at work and prayer, To Jesus I repair; May Jesus Christ be praised! Does sadness fill my mind? A solace here I find, May Jesus Christ be praised! Or fades my earthly bliss? My comfort still is this, May Jesus... Read More
