Trying to Get to Sleep?

Ever have a night when you don’t seem to slip off to slumber?  As you’re snuggled in bed try some of these ABCs.  And, invent some categories of your own. 

1. Edibles

A = apple pie    B = banana bread   C = cabbage  (Can you make it to Z?)

2.  Girl’s Names

A = Ann            B = Betty             C = Christine     (You’re on your own!)

3.  Things you’re glad you DON’T have

A = arthritis  B = broken bones C = claustrophobia      D =  etc.

4.  Subjects you took in high school

A = algebra B = biology C = chemistry             D =  etc.  

5. Names of cities in the USA

A = Atlanta     B = Bismarck C = Carson City          D =  etc.  

(There are 7 more creative categories on the next page.  Take a look here: 

Good News Today, Tomorrow and Afterwards, Too

Jesus is with me here and now

and everywhere I go;

I read God’s Word to be assured

I’m glad He loves me so!

What a comfort it is to know.

So, friends, open your mind and heart;

I want to share the good news.

Your eternal future

You decide how to choose;

Jesus’ love do not refuse. 

Amazing love for each of us,

Every person, child, woman, man.

Read the Gospel of John;

it won’t take long — do it —you can.

It’s God’s wonderful plan! 

***This is what it says in 1 Peter 1:3-5 ***

"All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

It is by His mercy that we have been born again, 

because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead.

Now we live with great expectation,

and we have a priceless inheritance —

an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you,

pure and undefiled,

beyond the reach of change and decay.

And through your faith, God is protecting you by His power

until you receive this salvation,

which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see."

You Are a Special Person

        Our new 16 page booklet is completed.  "You Are a Special Person" is #87 in our list of booklets, compiling some articles, stories, and poems to encourage, challenge, and bless each reader.  Look down the list on right hand side on this home page and find "Booklets Published" info. 

83 Words to Read

This is what you need — so take heed:

“Strong, courageous —not afraid, not dismayed.

Your way will be prosperous — you will have good success.” 

Read it, speak it — meditate on God’s Word;

Remind yourself:  this is what you heard.

“God’s laws you are to obey,

remember this every day.”

This is what he said, take a look; 

read the first chapter of Joshua’s book. 

“Do not be discouraged; God is with you wherever you go.”

Believe it for His Word tells you so.  

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by Elaine Hardt ©2016

Testing, Trials, Tribulation

Situations are becoming more serious!

These are tests to determine the faith of you and me.

Assess, acknowledge, appreciate God’s help,

Doing what He says, obediently. 

Wars and rumors of wars are increasing,

More threats and lies and dastardly deeds;

People more wicked than we can imagine,

It’s not more empty promises anyone needs. 

Bad weather, terrible storms are increasing!

Believers, let’s get this message clear; 

God warns us to repent, so let’s do it now,

The Bible tells about it, the end times are here.

His judgments are surely coming upon the world,

Sinfulness grows worse, people’s hearts growing cold;

The LORD enables believers to stand strong,

Thankfully, He continues to make us bold. 

Our example, our words to everyone

must point them to Jesus, Savior of all;

The Judgment Day brings the final word,

so now heed and obey our LORD’s call. 

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by Elaine Hardt ©2016

I Changed My Mind

I’m in such a hurry now —

Such a stressful day!

Too busy to read God’s Word,

Too busy to pray.

Later . . . I will meditate,

Close my eyes, then snooze;

Meanwhile, my computer calls,

I must read the news.

But . . . I do remember . . .

How Really Important Are YOU?

Did you talk to the President, the Pope, the Prime Minister today?

Or, did you personally speak to the Creator in Heaven when you pray?

Did the Governor, the Mayor, the Head of the FBI invite you to chat?

Did anyone "special" look forward to hearing from you about this or that?

Why did Jesus invite YOU to pray

and tell you how and show you what to say?

To some people you may not rank high on their list as a friend,

but Jesus invites you to a love relationship that will not end!

Not only that, but you can talk to Him any hour of night or day,

And best of all, the Bible says He listens to what you say.

Of course, the key to expressing yourself to the LORD is honesty,

And yes, what's in your life, and in your heart He knows already.

"But if He already knows everything, then what's there for me to say?"

Well, expressing your love and concerns to Him is good to do every day.

Don't neglect this amazing privilege to pray, it helps you to grow!

How do I know?  Read it for yourself. The Bible tells us so!