Author: Heidi Viars
-
Time
Time is a measure of joy and of pain, An allotment for seasons, for sun and rain. Beginning and end is the breadth of time’s span – Time on earth has a limit for man. The Creator, all-wise and knowing all things, Made time for us here to bring us…
-
Silence
“Lord, there was silence today. The forest didn’t speak, Only a lonely crow, calling into an icy morning for company. Lord, ice-covered paths were before me. The paths didn’t speak, Only the sound of my slow, unsure steps. Lord, snow-covered fields surrounded me. The fields didn’t speak, Only a gentle,…
-
Holy
God, Infinite – limitless LORD, Whom all give glory with one accord. How could I come, petition this King, Of Whom the stars and angels sing? God, Omniscient – the foundation of truth, Who knows Himself and knows me from youth, How could I enter the Throne Room of Grace,…
-
God of the Past
Looking at the future can be scary. But looking at the past can be even more scary. This video that my son made as a capstone for his degree in Media Business produces a bit of fear in me, as I stare at the past. I hope though that God…
-
The Flaw
I look around and clearly see That flawlessness you need from me. Perfection is what makes you tick. But can’t you see the Devil’s trick? I look around and what I know That I’m not welcome. I must go. In my blemishes and flaws, It does appear I am at…
-
Spirit of God
“Like the wind I cannot see, Like the gust of air I feel, Become the breath inside of me, Oh, Spirit of God. Like a fire in a hearth, Like a flame comes from spark, Set me ablaze – set me apart, Oh, Spirit of God. Like a lighthouse in…
-
God is Able
If today you wonder why, If darkness overcame your sky, If you wonder if He’s there … He is able and He cares. If today you cannot hear, If your vision’s blurred by tears, If hope left and fear moved in … Christ has paid for death and sin. If…
-
The Last Thing I Remember
Long ago a stranger did say, “May we hold hands and quickly pray? May the last thing you remember of me Be a prayer we prayed for your family.” I never forgot her kindness and deed. That she prayed for a stranger in her need. I thought of her words…
-
Becoming Perfect
Originally posted on Unshakable Hope: I’ve learned so much about following Christ over the almost twenty years that I’ve been dealing with this frustrating disease known as ALS. It’s been a long and, in every sense, a painful road to travel. But, from a Christian perspective, it’s these difficult trials…
Heidi Viars 