Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

The Value of One

Posted on By jennifer

I love words.  I love grammar and I love vocabulary.  And, of course, I love writing words.  I have always admired those who can use words – eloquently, humorously or any of a hundred other ways – to express themselves.  Poetry and songwriting are some of the most expressive ways to convey a thought.  An idea.  Or, simply, your heart.  I used to write poetry.  I have even tried writing lyrics.  To be sure, it does not come to me nearly as easily or smoothly as it once did.

Today’s prompt immediately reminded me of a song – The Value of One.  (By Josh Wilson, I believe.)  I think the lyrics speak for themselves.  If you’ve never heard it – listen here….but I think the written words are powerful just on their own.  Enjoy.  Hopefully, the season of yesterday’s Thanksgiving will remain and we will continue to be humbled and amazed at the price Christ was willing to pay for us…and that He willingly did so!

They say that up in heaven,

God is sitting on His throne

Anticipating another sinner

Will soon become His own.
Years of wasted living and
Years of toil and strife
Are just about to be over
As he receives the gift of life.


Go sound the horn

A sinner is saved-

Saved from the fire
No more in darkness
He’s received my Son
All heaven rejoices
That’s the value of one.


The Holy Spirit has been working

To soften up a heart

All he needs is a willing servant
To simply do his part.
Can you imagine up in heaven
The joy there’ll be that day
As a sinner bows his head to pray
Can’t you hear the Father say…



Start construction on the mansion

There on Hallelujah Street
He doesn’t know yet what is waiting
When the Savior he will meet… he will meet


Go sound the horn

A sinner is saved-

Saved from the fire
No more in darkness
He’s received my Son
All heaven rejoices
That’s the value of one.

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