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June 05, 2012

Less Advice, Lots of Love

Posted by Christina Morley |
















There is always a reason
For every different season
Time helps make sense of it all
When passing through spring or fall

Dealing with life’s issues
Is like needing sandals or shoes
Having the right kind of gear
To help you through the year

Laugh with those who are laughing
Cry with those who are crying
Give a little heart, not an answer
Callous words are like a cancer
Be as gentle as a dove
Less advice, lots of love

by Christina Morley

May 29, 2012

Gracefully Yours

Posted by Christina Morley |
















“Little children come unto Me,” so the Lord Jesus said.
Isn’t it amazing how we are called children of God and not adults of God instead?
To be like little children, that’s how we need to think in our head.

“Little children come unto Me,” but how often do we look elsewhere?
How often do we reject His tender loving care?
It’s more T.L.C. we need and it’s in grace that we’ll find it there.

Is grace the key to love, or love the key to grace?
What do you see when you look into another Christian’s face?
In that face, does grace have an important place?

God is love and because He loved, He gave.
Grace is the act of giving His Son for us to save.
Grace equals love; love equals grace. That’s how they behave.

“Little children come unto Me,” Lord Jesus, teach us Your ways.
Don’t let this become just a passing phase.
We need much less of “me” and much more of You in these days.

So, what is this grace that I’m speaking of?
How can it be as great as the fact that God is Love?
Because this grace comes from only one place, and that is from above.

“Little children come unto Me,” called my dear Lord and Savior.
He is the essence of grace. He is the very core.
Help us to want to receive from You even more.

Why do we need grace and what can it do?
It does away with laws that keep us from You,
And it teaches us to love through and through.
That’s the kind of grace-filled life which You’ve called us to.

by Christina Morley

May 23, 2012

Life is Like a Maze

Posted by Christina Morley |

Life is like a maze of crisscrossing roads
A turn-off here or an exit there
Do I go left or right?
Is it up or down?
How do I keep from getting turned around?
All roads don’t lead to the same place
Feeling jammed in
Needing some space
Looking for the right exit
But God, which one?
I’m not having any fun
Often the sign-boards just don’t make sense
Help! I’m feeling tense
Looking for the right connection
Maybe I should stop
Take time for reflection
Even ask someone a question
Does anyone understand?
I feel like it’s out of my hands
Oh, but wait
I’m not bound by fate
I’ll find the roads meant for me
Traveling the Way of my destiny
Choosing to enjoy the ride
Taking time to see the view
No longer feeling blue
Helping others on their way
Makes it a better day

by Christina Morley

May 19, 2012

I Can Carry Pain

Posted by Christina Morley |

















I can carry pain
And still wear a smile
The promise I’ll gain
May take a while

The road may be long
And my heart weary
But I’ll still have a song
My load He’ll carry

God knows my heart
The sacrifices I’ve made
He’ll do His part
His life He gave

Deep cries out to deep
It’s not in vain
My heart He’ll keep
He’ll carry my pain

His joy is mine
His life fulfilling
I’ll be fine
His peace indwelling

by Christina Morley


The photo is by Gerhard Nel, a friend and amazing photographer, and is used by permission.

May 17, 2012

Passion for Life

Posted by Christina Morley |




When I was a child, I thought like one
But now my childish days are done
Though I’ve grown up, I still like fun
As wife and mother, but not under the thumb
My passion for life continues at a run
There’s lots of adventure under the sun
And I don’t want to miss any one
As I share little joys with everyone
Who said my childish days are done?
Childish yes, but carefree – none!

by Christina Morley