Betty Ann Tipton

Oakland, CA, USA

Betty, is a singer in her church and is Editor of her church newsletter. She is the mother of two adult sons and has a new granddaughter. She has written poetry for years and gives glory to God for this special gift. She writes poems on specific topics upon request for co-workers, friends & church groups and writes other poems and sings for the blessing in sharing. Betty's poetry has been published on cassette recording. She has had poems published by, Sparrowgrass Publishing Company, The National Poets Society, and received special recognition from The Brown Palace Publishing Company.

Thank You God

Thank you God, for waking me
For giving me two eyes to see
For ears to hear so many things
A baby crying, a robin that sings
For the sense of smell, the sense of touch
Thank you God, Thank you so much!
So often I bow and ask you for things
I ask for your watchcare
And the peace it brings
I ask you to care for my father and mother
And to watch o'er my sisters, my brothers and others
Blessings you've given without a doubt
Thank you, unintentionally, I've left out
When I think about it, I'm so glad to know
That when you look down on your creatures below
You look deep into the heart of each one
And know they appreciate all you've done
But let me not trample on the love you give
Just continually thanking you, Lord, let me live

My Father

I have a Father in Heaven
Who loves me in every way
He's taught me lots of things in life
He taught me how to pray
With patience He gently guides me
He teaches me right from wrong
When I am tempted to be weak
He helps me to be strong
He chastens me when I need it
He wants the best for me
He's set an example teaching fathers on earth
How to love their children and lead

Remembering At Christmas

A day was set apart in the month of December
To celebrate the birth of God's Son Remember?
Many give the day's meaning little care
Others spend it celebrating everywhere
Do you share the message of the holiday season
With someone who may not know the real reason?
Or do you go into debt you cannot repay?
Do you wish this time of year would go away?
Why not take time to share God's love with someone
Don't just get caught up in the holiday fun?
Lift God up! Remember in song and in praise
The Savior, The Messiah, The Ancient of Days!
Yes, a day was set forth in the month of December
To thank God for Jesus. Do you remember?