Truth
From God
Proclaiming His righteousness
Moving forward in acceptance
Faithfulness
Faith
Calvary’s darkness
Our Lord promises
Green blade now rises
Hope
Sunrise
New day
Feeling His peace
Being anxious for nothing
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.
Darkness hides
Morning’s reception
Silence riddles chilly air
Mellow breeze
Wind chimes serenade
Peace soothing this resting soul
Candle glows
Dancing shadows play
Frolicking, flickering flame
Hot coffee
Early, steady mate
Comforting, every drop
Good ol’ friend
Morning hums with fun
Feeling the caffeine-fueled boost
Dawn’s twilight
Distant horizon
Breaking through hardheaded clouds
Music plays
Tunes stir memories
Jukebox sings with sunrise joy
Life’s pages
Another chapter
Feeling all cozy and warm
Dreams invite
Delightful journey
Buzzing, unmistaken joy
Snooze button
Calling, “Please hit me”
Let’s start all over . . . again!
From 2 Timothy 1:3-4: “I am grateful to God—whom I worship with a clear conscience, as my ancestors did—when I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.”
Witnessing God’s desires each day
Growing in faith, kneeling to pray
Coming to our Savior in faith
Sharing blessings of the Good News
Telling others about Jesus
Understanding the Gospel’s views
Calling on the name of the Lord
Believing in His divine Grace
Saving us through body and blood
Walking with Christ, our special place
Studying Biblical teachings
Guiding others, led by God’s love
Drawing ever closer to Christ
Coveting His peace, from above
Abiding in Christ, the true vine
Encouraging our daily walk
Building stamina and our faith
Lighting our path, around the clock
Living under God’s righteousness
Trusting our Father day and night
Submitting to sacred commands
Transforming lives through faith’s daylight
Breathing with Savior’s peace and joy
Running to Jesus, faith’s convoy
From Philippians 4:19: “And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
Risky stock market
Transferring investments now—
High stakes poker game
Bored with daily life
Home shopping network’s passion—
Needing more gadgets
Midnight’s scary dream
Water skiing on big lake
Chased by hungry shark
Walking in the quiet, pre-dawn darkness
Inviting someone to share its calmness
Appreciating the morning’s starkness
Jesus joins these moments of peacefulness
Sharing these special times, feeling so blessed
Listening to Savior Jesus, what joy!
Feeling renewed, with mercy invested
God’s Son gathers peace, ready to deploy
Witnessing this time, brings purpose to life
Forgiving light, leading this faithful walk
Sensing Christ’s harmony, removing all strife
His eternal love, conveying faithful talk
God shapes His flock as a skillful potter
Drawing closer to our Holy Father
From Isaiah 64:6: “We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a filthy cloth. We all fade like a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.”
Coming into this harsh world
Born spiritually dead
Ruled by darkest deceptions
Sinful nature fills life’s thread
Do we deserve God’s goodness?
Facing our Holy Lord’s wrath
Separated by our sins
Satan lights a wayward path
Our lives resemble darkness
Righteous acts, thin and meager
Offering nothing of value
Father’s true love, remains eager
Calling upon the Lord’s name
Deliver us from our sins
God, the Potter, molding us
Transforming the clay, He wins
Once living under the flesh
Filled with darkest death and sin
By Holy Grace, saved through faith
Walking with Christ, life’s linchpin
Placing virgin faith in Christ
In spirit, alive through Him
Body and blood, Cross vanquished
Sins pardoned, new life in Him
From Ephesians 2:4-6: “But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which He loved us even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ–by grace you have been saved–and raised us up with Him and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”
Morning
Needing ambition
Starting day’s engines
Fueled for another shift
Coffee
Dreaming
Sweet treats
Glazed or sugared
Some filled with sweetness
Doughnuts
Music
Artists singing
Streaming endless tunes
Thoughts lost in melody
Peace
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.
In viewing our decorated Christmas tree, there are so many blessings to be found. It is the inspiration behind this sonnet-styled poem. The photographs found at the end of this post come from our tree, which is loaded with so many memories.
Angel overlooks wondrous scene below
Twinkling, flickering shadows spanning night
Christmas magic knocking at life’s doorstep
Brightest lights illuminate with delight
Past memories radiate all around
Precious ornaments and shapes of all kinds
Warmest smiles, children and grandchildren
Cherished, family love reveals and shines
Teddy bears proclaiming a mother’s love
Filling with peace, singing with hope and joy
Lights in the night, reverent birth of Christ
Angels celebrate, God’s grace now deploys
Sharing love of a Savior, lights the way
Father’s everlasting gift comes this day
From Luke 2:12-14: “‘This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.’ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!'”
Each year turns life’s blessed page
One decade, then another
Hidden in the thickest woods
Wee church stands, like none other
Hymns singing praise with each day
Worship long into the night
Circled by God’s creation
Snowfall covers, always white
Each Christmas Eve remembers
Joy arrives with love, gift-wrapped
Bringing lasting peace and hope
God’s faithful love, now untapped
Sing “Silent night, Holy night”
Candles’ shadows dance inside
Receiving our promised Prince
God lives with us, this yuletide
Night reaches up, touching stars
Father looks down, filled with love
Salvation’s gift, from a babe
Hosannas ring, from above
Italian opera singer, Andrea Bocelli, sings “Silent Night” in this a cappela version.
From Galatians 5:22-25: “By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.”
Seeing mankind standing along the road
Bearing heavy burdens, life’s overload
Stopping to say, travel the other way
Sharing some kindness, from our Lord today
Shining Jesus’ light, for all to follow
Hearing His Word, rich wisdom to swallow
Overlooking life’s narrow-minded walk
Sharing some kindness, truth becomes our rock
Lending helping hands, sisters and brothers
Showering daily grace, like none other
Forsaking life’s blindness, opening eyes
Sharing some kindness, never in disguise
Helping others who travel beside us
Inviting them, catching rides on God’s bus
Loving with patience, goodwill overflows
Sharing some kindness, warming hearts aglow
Recalling Christ’s call, handing out His love
Sharing His mercy, planted from above
Paying it forward, kindness shared each day
Harvesting endless treasures from God’s way
This poem is inspired by singer Glen Campbell’s classic tune, “Try a Little Kindness.” Here is one of his renditions of this remarkable song. Pay it forward, show the world some kindness.
