Author Archives: Sue Ikerd
For the Love of God
For the Love of God Some phrases can have completely different meaning depending on how they are said. This is one such phrase. Too many people dishonor God’s name Curse it, abuse it, take it in vain Two thousand years ago an innocent man Was sentenced to death as part of God’s plan Enduring the … Continue reading
A Servant of God
We’ve lost a true Servant of God. RIP Rev. Jack Day. This is a tribute to him. A Servant of God He played the bass and fiddle and the mandolin But he found his calling was preaching against sin In a little country church set beneath old oaks For generations he has preached to common … Continue reading
Come Next Spring
Come Next Spring I wrote this after listening to a sermon by our dear pastor, Rev. Larry Daily I guess that all my life I’ve been a procrastinator When things really needed done I’d say, “I’ll do that later” But I had priorities; to make money was my aim Other things could wait for now, … Continue reading
A Morning Psalm
A Morning Psalm Psalm 118: 24 This is the day the Lord has made The sunrise is painting the hills With a rare beauty that is hard to convey A message from God it instills The glory of sunlight, the sparkle of rain The soft white carpet of snow A song of a bird; the … Continue reading
THE FIRST NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
THE FIRST NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS ‘Twas the night before Christmas but I couldn’t sleep I was out in the fields guarding the sheep When what to my weary eyes should appear But an angel in white, saying, “Don’t fear.” “I have a message to bring you, a message of joy Tomorrow God’s sending a wee … Continue reading