Author Archives: westerlygale

As I look back along the path of my life. There has always been the blessing of someone                                       uniquely different, yet essentially the same as myself. We are bound by a bond continually strengthened, that neither time nor distance can break. It is formed from every act of faith, hope and love, willingly accepted andContinue reading “Looking Back”

As empty of self as a babe can be. Clothed in sweet simplicity. Trusting; in loving arms of another. Accepting all, as friend and brother. Giving Himself, Without thought of return, Whether accepted, rejected or spurned. God’s love given freely come what may. To all humanity on Christmas day. Peace on earth, goodwill to men,Continue reading “God’s Love”

As Christmas nears and the old year ends, I think of times past like treasured friends. Of a tiny child sitting on my knee, gazing in wonder at lights on the tree. Those excited faces clambering into bed, thinking of presents Father Christmas would send. Of crackling logs in the fireside grate, listening for teenagersContinue reading “As Christmas Nears”

Are you ready and waiting? Fully prepared To be a servant, to show me you care. By faithful commitment in all that you do, And do it each day, your whole life through? Agreeing to do whatever I ask With a willing heart, no matter the task. Showing by your conduct, pure and right, YourContinue reading “A Willing Heart”

An open door is a challenge  through which each of us has to walk, at first we want to ignore it  hoping it will close as we talk. but then, as we glimpse the prospect  of how much more we could achieve, we begin to look and question,  and thoughts of the future will tease.Continue reading “An Open Door”

Everyone needs someone To whom they can belong, To know the joy of sharing Creates in life, the song, Whenever we need someone To laugh with, or to cry, We turn to those held dearest With whom we’re never shy. Only those who know us Can share our secrets deep. Only those who love usContinue reading “A True Companion”

Come and receive the gift of Christ within, the love of Jesus calls each one to him. All  that we need He willingly  supplies, He knows our every thought and heeds our cries. As we receive His love which satisfies, it flows through us to all who are close by. Wonder and awe that suchContinue reading “The Gift of Christ”

After the death of winter’s sleep  Spring heralds forth fresh harvest to reap, where all before was blank and bare,  new birth appears now everywhere, part of creation has passed away  fulfilling the role it had to play, now each succeeding  living thing  must learn anew of life within. perceive in abundance all around,  life-givingContinue reading “New Life”