Faithful, ever. In changing times, unchanging.   In sorrowful times, revealing grace upon grace upon grace, lovingkindness that endures forever, changeless.   In lonely times, manifesting love, deep, great, unwavering, true.   In restless times, inviting rest providing hope for new things, making ways, directing steps ordering days, proving Your Word deep, great, faithful, true unwavering.   In needy times, in weakened times, a very present Help and helping a strong arm fortifying and strengthening.   In all times—Potentate— in time itself—Creator.   All this You are You...

a poem   tonight so thankful for You whose lashes healed me whose nakedness clothed me with salvation whose innocence removed my guilt You unchanging Rock midst my tumultuous emotions Shelter that graces me with peace and security the broad path that keeps my feet from slipping so thankful for the family You gave me for Dad whose character is like diamonds in the coal of night for sisters who understand, talk, laugh, grieve with me for 37 years with beautiful Mom for her parents— lights, love, warmth for friends from all seasons of life so thankful for Your abundance, extravagant in forgiveness,...