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Love of Christ (Elfchen Series #63)
Redeeming
Carrying
Life’s transgressions
Savior’s mercy saves
Jesus bearing our debts
Cross
Awakening
Witness
Solid rock
Faith’s living cornerstone
Savior’s righteousness and blessing
Jesus
Following
Seeking
Holy Messiah
Accepting His grace
Faithfully walking with Jesus
Eternity
Past Favorites: Man-Cave Friends
Exercising tonight on my stationary bike
Making me feel very much like a young tike
Listening to a playlist of songs from the past
Hoping that my strength and stamina will last
Setting a quick pace as the pedaling begins
Missing a day on the bike would be quite a sin
Biking regularly in this Man-Cave each night
Looking around the room, there is quite a sight
Sharing space with a sofa full of Teddy Bears
Watching and smiling at me as they all stare
Pushing and pulling the handles in front of my face
Pedaling with high energy at a fast and furious pace
My biking adventure will continue all of this week
Realizing these “beary” friends will be here to peek
The photo at the beginning of this post is taken inside Mrs. Buckeye’s “Bear Room.” While I use the room to workout on my stationary bicycle from time to time, the real purpose of the room is obvious.
Charles Stanley Quote
Knowing that God is ever-present motivates us to think, speak, and behave in ways that glorify Him.
From U: “Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest limits of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me fast.”
Whenever you’re not sure how God thinks about sin or deals with it, go to His Word. He will guide you into truth.
From Titus 3:3-5: “For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, despicable, hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to His mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.”
Fulfilling Hope (Haiku Series #139)
Trust
In midst of life’s storms
Lord’s encouragement builds hope—
Blessed hand of grace
Promise
Led by the Spirit
Born into new life through Christ—
Righteousness brings hope
Faith
Growing in our love
Finding hope’s meaning of life—
Believing in Christ
Monday Memories: At the Door
Jesus stands ready
He understands life
With its hardships
He’s walked there
Experiencing it all
His body bears
Marks of death
Hands forever scarred
Feet harshly pierced
He defeated death
Empty tomb proclaims
He understands thee
Life’s never-ending turmoil
He offers hopefulness
Encouraging and loving
His reassuring voice
Calming all worries
Life’s sufferings appear
Generating lasting tenacity
Trusting in Him
Rock of Salvation
Sending steadfast love
From heaven above
Faithful and righteous
Extending into Eternity
Never be afraid
Always trust Him
Hearing His words
Praising and soothing
Giving peaceful strength
Against harsh times
Open one’s heart
Closed door opens
Jesus stands ready
This Christian poem was written and published in July, 2019. Writing faith-based poetry continues to be one of my favorite places to be.
Healing Brokenness
From Psalm 103:1-5: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all His benefits—who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”
Scattered by earth’s hopeless winds
Relationships, bodies, hearts
Life filling with brokenness
Divine healing, God imparts
Father, Son, Holy Spirit
Healing comes from purest source
Balm of hope offers treatment
Mind, body, and soul endorse
Amazing grace saves sinners
Hope now strengthens and rebounds
Mercy and love rebuild faith
Forgiveness heals and surrounds
Healing balm making us whole
Caring for lifetime of scars
Miracle restores fullness
God’s Glory shining from stars
Finding places and people
Savior Jesus leads our way
Bearing our burdens as well
Healing brokenness this day
A traditional African-American spritual, “There Is a Balm in Gilead,” serves as an inspiring complement to this poem. You are invited to take a moment to listen.
Curious Trivial Facts
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. We can all appreciate some of the lesser known facts from around the world.
More pizzas are sold and delivered on Super Bowl Sunday than on any other day of the year–a primary reason that Super Bowl Sunday ranks second (behind Thanksgiving) as the biggest day for food consumption in the United States.
The penny is the only currently minted U.S. coin featuring a profile [President Abraham Lincoln] that faces to the right.
These facts have been discovered in I NEVER KNEW THAT by David Hoffman (2009).
Glorious Gospel (Elfchen Series #62)
Invitation
Love
Creating mankind
Jesus calling us
To love one another
Peace
Salvation
Life’s
Darkest depths
Rescued by Jesus
Sharing His Good News
Grace
Transformation
Mission
Without fear
Reshaping this world
To right side up
Jesus
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
Past Favorites: Oceans
This poem was published in July, 2019, and features an early attempt at writing poetry using mystery-filled imagery. It was originally written in March of the same year as an entry for a poetic publication. While the poem didn’t make the cut, it has been well-received here on WordPress.
A life can sometimes seem deep and dark
Just as the oceans’ waves find their mark
From season to season, a person splashes along
Just as the oceans redeploy, intense and strong
Hardships and misfortunes grudgingly arrive each week
Just as the oceans’ depths mask secrets, waiting to seek
Morning’s sunrise embraces, cheerful and bold
Just as the oceans splash water, much too cold
Today brings a bit of uncertainty and sadness
Just as the oceans bring a light of happiness
One wonders and dreams of a better life
Just as the oceans dispense little strife
A walk along the sandy beach sounds great
Just as the oceans’ tides deliver a final fate
The gentle waves engage loneliness for a swim
Just as the oceans’ surf arrives without a whim
A final desperate, draining breath takes one under
Just as the oceans stand still and start to wonder
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