Many years of writing down my thoughts, prayers, experiences and feelings from my heart have led to this collection of poems. "From My Heart" follows my first book "A Book of Psalms," which is a poetic interpretation of each of the 150 psalms. This book is for those who need hope, love, faith, contentment, trust and most of all Jesus. It may bring tears, laughter, or a special memory of years gone by. May your heart be encouraged as you read "From My Heart." Ruth Billingsley graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Master's Degree in Education. She taught for 21 years in Norman, Oklahoma and then was CEO of a family owned engineering company. She now serves on the board of directors and lives in Arkansas with her husband, Bob. They have two sons, two wonderful daughters-in-law and six grandchildren. She has an active roll in her church, Boundless Grace Baptist Church in Rogers, Arkansas. She is a board member of the Glade Community Historical Society and owns a one-room schoolhouse that is listed on the National Historic Register. She enjoys quilting, fly-fishing, gardening, travel, and of course, writing poetry.