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Greed is evil because it substitutes material things for the place of honor that the Creator ought to have in an individual’s life.
From 1 John 2:15: “Do not love the world or the things in the world. The love of the Father is not in those who love the world.”
Morning coffee time
What, no coffee to be found—
Epic home crisis
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Floodwaters recede
Noah’s son sees land—
Must be Ohio
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Mr. Chipmunk pauses
Enjoying his friendship now—
God’s creatures impress
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Since we cannot get free of pain, the secret of successful living is finding ways to live above the level of misery.
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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
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Here are two other Christian-based poems that have been previously published from a few months ago.
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People are funny. When they are young, they will spend their health to get wealth. Later, they will gladly pay all they have trying to get their health back.
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Most days, life experiences calming seas
Witnessing each moment, steady to see
God provides for us, through it all
Picking us up, even when we fall
Life moves along at its normal pace
Taking for granted, God’s free grace
Then, stormy seas appear in the west
Bringing worried looks, never the best
Life’s ship now encounters the storm
Feeling the sea’s fury, totally reborn
Panic and worry fill helpless hearts
Asking God, may we try a restart?
Our boat takes on water, brisk and cold
Overwhelming our spirit, no longer bold
Has our Lord forsaken us at this time?
Sinking ship, as faith no longer climbs
Across the tempest sea, comes a voice
Calming the storm and sea, His choice
Our Lord and Savior walks over to thee
Releasing the terror caused by the sea
In an instant, the dark storm is gone
Restoring faith and hope, now strong
God prompts us to maintain our hope
Remaining faithful, steadies our boat
Calm or stormy seas, look straight ahead
Accepting God’s grace, always best said
Thank you Lord for being with us each day
Reminding us, Your Word points the way
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Christ can put a spring in your step and a thrill in your heart. Optimism and cheerfulness are products of knowing Christ.
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“Purty” is a regional variation of the word “pretty.” It sounds a bit more folksy, and it works well with this short, funny poem.
On a purty summer day
Driving a purty sports car
Down a purty wide avenue
Listening to purty radio tunes
Hey, it’s a purty life
This purty flashy, speedy car
With its purty big engine
How does purty fast feel?
Yes, cruisin’ purty fast now
With purty bright lights flashing
Seeing a purty police car
Hmm, this speeding ticket ain’t purty
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The instrument of our sanctification is the Word of God. The Spirit of God brings to our minds the precepts and doctrines of truth, and applies them with power. The truth is our sanctifier. If we do not hear or read it, we will not grow in sanctification.
Apostle Paul writes in Romans 1:16: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Dear Lord
Make me a man
Of fervent prayer
God’s Holy Word
Commands me to pray
Without ceasing
Encourage me
To bring everything
To you my Lord
When discouraged
Let me pray
You are my refuge
When joyful
Let me offer
Prayers of thanksgiving
In all things
Great and small
At all times
Whether happy or sad
Let me seek
Your wisdom and grace
Amen
Today, may God bring you the courage to ask him for guidance. Ask Him to lead you to a “right” place.
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