Norma Kelsheimer Neoga, Illinois

Mother of Four, Grandmother of nine, Great Grandmother of ten. Retired often over forty years at Kerns Mfg. Co. Started by writing poems to her grandchildren. Compiled a coloring book with her poems. Poems are read in many churches. Some are being sung. Writes poems as Christmas, birthday, thank you, friendship cards, many written just for fun. Some poems for her Jr. Worship class at Neoga Free Methodist Church. But most in prayful hopes someone might find them a help or comfort in serving our Lord and Saviour.

Anchors When you are burdened with doubt, discouragement or pain Do not fear the mighty winds or the beating of the rain God gives us three anchors to hold us, I've tested them with care One is faith, one is hope, the other one is daily prayer They will hold you fast in His love till you reach the other side In God's store house of blessings there's plenty for us to share Just hold fast to these three anchors, faith, hope and daily prayer

Living I want to live just as close as I possibly can to Jesus the Saviour of man I want to Love just the way that he loves me. So one day with him I will be I want to walk the way He wants me to walk I want to praise his name whenever I talk I want to give the way he taught me to give So others will know it's for him I live I don't want to miss all the things he has in store When we reach that beautiful shore Lord lead me and guide me each stop of the way And hold over my spirit absolute sway Because I want to live just as close as I possibly can to Jesus the saviour of man.

Jesus Came Jesus came with his arms open wide He said, "child step right inside." Now, I'm safe in his great love Until I get to heaven above Now every day and every hour I can feel his keeping power He put no price tag on His love so bow your head in prayer He will always meet you there He's my sinful soul set free When he died upon that tree Oh! what Joy and what peace When from sin I found release Now I'll live for Him each day His cross I'll gladly bear And his love I'll gladly share

All poems Copyright © 1996 Norma Kelsheimer. All rights reserved.