Life’s
Lasting foundation
Steadfastly built upon
Holy Word of God
Unbreakable
Life’s
Darkening journey
God’s light filling
Our lantern of hope
Everlasting
Life’s
Faltering trust
Sin’s empty promises
Driving us toward God
Redemptive
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, believers have the ability to endure difficultly and accomplish whatever the Lord calls them to do.
From 2 Corinthians 3:4-6: “Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God. Not that we are competent of ourselves to claim anything as coming from us; our competence is from God, who has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of letter but of spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
From Isaiah 53:7: “He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so He did not open his mouth.”
From Eden’s lush garden
Man’s sin corrupting all
God sees Calvary’s cross
Jesus accepts His call
God comes to earth as Christ
Son of God walks in light
Fallen world can’t crush Him
Darkness loses this fight
Jesus never wavers
Father’s plan never rests
World quakes under evil
His Son conquers each test
Like sheep, man has strayed
Lost in darkness and sin
Wheels of life falling off
Cross restores life’s linchpin
Do you truly believe?
Righteous Son pours self out
Sin’s death now defeated
Step forward, never doubt
From Isaiah 53:11: “Out of His anguish He shall see light; He shall find satisfaction through His knowledge. The righteous one, my servant, shall make many righteous, and He shall bear their iniquities.”
A man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is right. A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice. A man dies when he refuses to take a stand for that which is true.
From Amos 5:23-24: “Take away from me the noise of your songs; I will not listen to the melody of your harps. But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.”
Waking from short overnight nap
Mind navigating through dense fog
Seeing Venus, shining above
Campfire went out, hearing bullfrogs
Experiencing nature’s gifts
From this lofty mountain retreat
Rubbing shoulders with Creator
Simple life, better than Main Street
Viewing twinkling lights down below
Village sound asleep, missing this
Flickering campfire heats coffee
Tranquility Base, full of bliss
Cooking up heartiest breakfast
There’s plenty for both me and you
Inviting Christ to take His seat
Mountain retreat, feeling brand-new
Breathing in nature’s harmony
Alone, never feeling that way
Taking in this heavenly scene
Lord, please allow this hour to stay
It is by loving and not by being loved that one can come nearest to the soul of another.
There is no harm in being afraid. The only harm is in doing what fear tells you. Fear is not your master! Laugh in his face and he will run away.
George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. His writings covered a variety of literary themes from fantasy to theological. He was also a mentor for writer Lewis Carroll.
Chosen by Jesus
Harvest love’s fruit from His vine—
Sharing with others
Embrace God’s commands
Filled with Holy Spirit’s love—
Walking with Jesus
Love one another
Watching out for each brother—
Christ’s chosen tenet
Watch God’s cyclones. The only way God sows His saints is by His whirlwind. Are you going to prove an empty pod?
From Acts 26:19-20: “After that, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, but declared first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout the countryside of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God and do deeds consistent with repentance.”
Blessed sun rises, starting a new day
A precious day, under Lord’s watchful eyes
Celebrate this day, riding in love’s sleigh
Nothing ever holding back, watching doves fly
Singing of praises, blessing this fresh start
Jesus walking with us, our daily bread
Sharing this day, between loving sweethearts
Together, God’s Word keeps us full and fed
Our love sparks an endless celebration
God’s love filling hearts, fulfilling our fate
Singing songs, with love and adoration
Celebrate this day, love’s delightful taste
Jesus shares His joy, smiling from above
Making our joy complete, filling with love
You don’t have to be the Dalai Lama to tell people that life’s about change.
I have several times made a poor choice by avoiding a necessary confrontation.
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