Creating My Own Identity

When all the world is looming dark And things seem not so clear, When shadows seem to hover 'round Lord, may I persevere. When it seems everything's been tried And there's no way to go, Just let me keep remembering Sometimes the journey's slow. I may just need to stop and rest Along the path I trod, A time to try to understand And have my talk with God. As I gain new strength to carry on Without a doubt or fear, Somehow I know things will be right, And so, I persevere. By Anne Stortz

We’re sought by Satan of that I’m sure As he plots to derail our soul. Greed, hate, lust, anger and fear Are deeds which facilitate his coal. He smiles at lies, cheating and theft He laughs at never-ending war. He drools to conquer the hearts of man Shadowing every window and door. Tempting all with unclean pleasures His success is weakness and desire. We triumph only through the power of faith Avoiding eternal torment and fire. Goodness and evil illustrate life Like the two sides of every coin. Most can’t help but experience both As we learn who to trust, follow and join. Praise our Lord for morals and ethics The laws of heavenly command. Without God’s armor and His grace We become the distortion of man. By: Former Sen. Tom Daschle

A friend is like a flower, a rose to be exact, Or maybe like a brand new gate that never comes unlatched. A friend is like an owl, both beautiful and wise. Or perhaps a friend is like a ghost, whose spirit never dies. A friend is like a heart that goes strong until the end. Where would we be in this world if we didn't have a friend. - By Adrianne Goff