natalie’s blog

…listening to the delightful sound
of a house full of children at play;
…cherishing moments that speak of God’s beauty
wrapped up in an ordinary day;
…enjoying still moments in early morning hours
to watch the sun rise and to pray;
…learning to walk in the power of the Spirit
who produces His fruit in what I do and say;
…thinking each moment […]

In the busy pace of life
it’s easy to forget
that quiet time alone with God
will leave my soul content.
Content to face the tasks at hand
and not feel overwhelmed,
For God is ordering each day
and holds time in His hand.
Content to dwell in peacefulness
and not give anger place,
For God is watching o’er my tongue
and fills my speech with […]

Blowing, drifting,
       leaves are falling;
Glistening, brightening,
       sun is shining;
Swaying, whistling,
       wind is blowing;
Telling, whispering,
       fall is coming.
Whirling, swirling,
       snow is descending;
Crackling, burning,
       fire is going;
Wafting, caroling,
       voice is singing;
Telling, whispering,
       winter is coming.
Blooming, growing,
       bud is opening;
Smelling, […]

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about politics and its role in the life of the Christian. Today I was reading over the words of the well-known hymn, The Solid Rock, and thanking God for the truth penned by their author, William Bradbury. Yet, the more I’ve become involved in party politics, the more […]

Christmas is here.
Fresh snow has fallen.
Sunshine breaks forth.
God’s blessings abound.
Gifts under trees.
Food in the oven.
Laughter and mirth.
Good friends all around.
Music in ears.
True hope is given.
Baby is born.
A glorious sound.
God is now near.
Mystery from heaven.
Light to dark earth.
Wise words that astound.
Insight appears.
Joy in small children.
Gift of great worth.
When Jesus is found.

Mere words cannot convey
the beatings of my heart,
for there is naught that I could say
to tell thee of the treasure
that to me thou art.
I was lonely and forlorn
’till captured by your love;
Now filled with light of brightest morn
my eyes see only you
and yet you are enough.
‘Tis all around a counterfeit
that promises to be
my hope, my […]

Memories, memories
flitting through my mind,
racing, reminding, compelling
transporting me to other times.
So much to remember,
so much to recall,
the images grow fainter
’til I can hardly see them at all.
But oh the joy to sit with friends
and jointly to reflect
on times gone by and memories made
so that I shall not forget.
Pen and paper have their place
but cannot […]

a heartfelt word upon my lips
a prayer within my heart
I offer to the Lord on this Thanksgiving Day.
for all the blessings
he bestows
Far more than I could ever say.
for bright sunshine
and cloudless skies
For all creation that ceases not of God in heaven to proclaim.
for parents dear
who by word and deed
Impart to me God’s eternal way.
for sisters […]

What things will matter
on the day I behold
the Face of the One
Who planned my life from of old?
 
Will the endless tasks
and all the plans that I make,
the many duties of each day,
be all for vanity’s sake?
 
I pondered and I worried
and tried without rest
to fill up every day
with the things I thought best.
 
But still, the nagging […]