ENUMCLAW, Wash., July 22 /
Christian Newswire/ -- Urging poetry lovers toward a deeper relationship with God is Laurita McKerchers's gift. In her new devotional book, "A Tugging of the Heartstrings," Mrs. McKercher's original poems lend additional illumination to well-known Bible passages. Poetic verse is matched with biblical verse and the result is renewed intimacy with God.
Having been a teacher, business owner, Bible Study Fellowship teaching leader, conference speaker, wife, and mother, Mrs. McKercher's well-rounded life experience and her poet's perspective have distinctly equipped her to compile this collection. Over 200 scripture verses and Mrs. McKercher's easy-to-remember poems will evoke memories of the Lord's provision in the past, as well as promises of the Lord's grace in the future. As topics such as praise, service, trust, gratitude, the family, and the holidays are examined, each becomes an added layer of maturity in the reader's Christian life.
Matthew 18:10 states: "See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven." Laurita McKercher has written a tender poem illustrating this verse called 'An Angel to Spare.' This simple prayer poem is written from the perspective of a parent whose child is about to face something very difficult. The final lines of the poem are a touching plea:
Lord could you spare an angel today?
You know I can't always be there.
But help me remember that you're there, dear Lord.
I entrust her to your loving care.
For the Christian wishing to have a true, from-the-heart relationship with Christ, each entry from "A Tugging of the Heartstrings" would be a great way to begin the day with encouragement or end the day with thankfulness.
