Reflections of the Soul

By Barbara Layton

\In this collection of poetry to read again and again, Barbara covers many subjects, including forgiveness, family, humor, and patriotism. Also included are many poems of Christmas and the changing seasons.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Dec 26, 2012
• ISBN: 9781449776312

Barbara Layton

Barbara Layton is a retired banker, certified financial planner and stockbroker. She has been a motivational speaker, leading seminars and retreats for businesses and churches. She attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has been a speaker for Stonecroft Ministries for eighteen years. Barbara grew up in Cave City, Kentucky, and has been writing poetry and songs for most of her life. She has served in Poland and across the United States doing short-term mission work along with her husband, Charles. Barbara and Charles live in Fort Worth, Texas, and they have four children, eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

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ISBN: 978-1-4497-7631-2 (e)

ISBN: 978-1-4497-7632-9 (sc)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2012921665

WestBow Press rev. date: 12/19/2012

Contents

Introduction

Thoughts to Ponder

Friends and Family

America

Nature

Christmas

Introduction

As the writer’s pen leaves a portion of oneself upon the written page, so the poet reveals a portion of their soul in poetry.

Life is a journey filled with experiences. Some are mountaintops and some are valleys. I have rejoiced on the mountaintops and grown stronger in the valleys, but through it all I have found expression in my poetry.

This book of poetry reveals a part of my inmost thoughts, my appreciation and love of nature, my gratitude for the grace and faithfulness of God and my love for family and friends.

It is my sincere desire that as you read this book, you can relate to some of the lessons I have learned. Most of all, I hope that it will cause you to look deep within yourself and create the desire for a closer walk with the Lord.Getting to Know Me

A Conversation with My Mirror

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