Moving clocks ahead
Life springs forward without stress—
The next day . . . Monday!
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Anticipation!
Anxious to see grandchildren—
Hitting the highway
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Glorious weekend
Spring shares herself, at long last—
Monday, snow . . . again?
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From John 4:23-24: [Jesus is speaking] “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such as these to worship Him. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
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Praising with faith the Sabbath, the Lord’s Day
But, our lives needing to connect in other ways
Worshipping each day, receiving God’s serenity
Setting aside daily moments, faithful identity
Reading Scripture from the Lord’s Holy Word
Praying, praising, giving thanks—voices heard
Coming to the Lord with sincere-filled thoughts
Spending time with Him, connecting life’s dots
Sowing seeds of worship and praise with our God
Transforming by His love, perfect and unflawed
Reaping abounding harvest, singing with gladness
Witnessing God’s sacred harmony, never sadness
Filling our hungry hearts, opening up our minds
Listening to our Lord, He comes and truly finds
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From American pastor and Christian author, A. W. Tozer: “If you will not worship God seven days a week, you do not really worship Him on one day a week.”
Falling
Lost, orphaned
Following the Fall
Unrighteous, filled with sin
Jesus
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Lost
Jesus offers
God’s living water
Water of eternal life
Found
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Jesus
Saving me
Forgiving my sins
Accept and follow Him
Eternity
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Bumping the ball, again and again without error
Dreaming of becoming a great volleyball player
A young girl aspires to play volleyball with her all
Setting eyes on her future, she answers the call
Almost daily it seems, she practices again in the yard
Bumping a volleyball back up on the roof, isn’t so hard
This determined and skilled lady moves up in her years
Realizing always, playing volleyball brings her little fear
As she enters middle school, she plays on her first team
Enjoying the competition, making her face always beam
Bumping the ball, again and again without error
Dreaming of becoming a great volleyball player
Her soft hands and calmness, make her a skilled setter
Roaming the back row, her ball-hawking is even better
With a purpose, she enters high school and plays a key role
Setting up her teammates with accurate precision—Whoa!
Her teammates rally around her confident leadership
Wearing #9, her unruffled play leads and rarely slips
Her team charts a perfect season and a trip to State
Falling just a bit short, second place will be their fate
Bumping the ball, again and again without error
Dreaming of becoming a great volleyball player
The team moves forward with her unselfish play
Becoming a volleyball dynasty, even to this day
A relaxed, confident smile masks her intense competitiveness
Elevating her game, encouraging her team to lofty greatness
Now her team looks more determined, than ever before
Bringing its school and town, a perfect season of scores
Returning to State, the setter and her mates are up to the task
Capturing the school’s very first volleyball State crown, at last
Bumping the ball, again and again without error
Dreaming of becoming a great volleyball player
The Wildcats secure two more trips to State, to complete her career
Continuing a rich and winning volleyball tradition, without any tears
As her high school career begins its closing, thrilling year
Tasting defeat so very few times, makes opponents fear
“Wow, she hasn’t graduated yet!”—An opposing coach winks
Playing in these final State matches, her skills remain in sync
An incredible volleyball player, will no longer pass and roam
Remembering those times of practicing, in the yard at home
Bumping the ball, again and again without error
Dreaming of becoming a great volleyball player
From Romans 12:11: “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord.”
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Offering our bodies to our Father
As a living sacrifice to the Lord
Forever transformed, through His renewal
Bringing new life, by God’s sacred accord
Accepting God’s will with sober recourse
Remaining faithful, God living with us
His Word, always cleanses our sinful ways
With God’s plan, a Holy and perfect plus
God’s love is genuine, filled with His grace
Stepping forward, stoked with spirited zeal
Remaining steadfast, to all which is good
Serving God, escaping heavy ordeals
Steering ourselves, with total discipline
According to God’s proud expectations
Living and serving His Holy Kingdom
Avoiding the Enemy’s temptations
Remaining patient, despite life’s trials
Providing His strength, God leading us all
Walking in faith, taking the Lord’s high road
Living peacefully, following His call
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From the words of American pastor, Harry Emerson Fosdick: “No horse gets anywhere until he is harnessed. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined.”
From 2 Corinthians 9:6: “The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.”
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Hey you, yes you!
Sitting there alone
Life without a view
Lack of efficient action
Reaping fear and doubt
Living without traction
Being a loyal member
Procrastinators Club
Ever since November
Life’s emotional quicksand
Robbing your life rewards
Time to join a new band
Do you really desire?
To find true happiness
Without life’s misfires
Seeking God’s advice
He’ll always support you
His Grace pays the price
Spending little attention
With overwhelming fears
Can’t relax without tension
Take courage, now believe
Jesus conquers the world
Time for your life to achieve
Released from gloom
Fleeing this quagmire
Life ready to bloom
King’s Solomon’s words implant
Whoever watches the wind
Will never attempt to plant
Time to change is now
Adopt new life patterns
Sowing with a new plow
Here’s some simple advice
Now follow this amazing tip
Better than throwing dice
Do first things—first!
Better sooner, than later
Darkest clouds now burst
Each challenge, take it on
Looking fear in the face
Reaping rewards, feeling strong
Handling life, forever free
Tearing up my membership
Procrastinator, no longer me
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From American writer and lecturer, Dale Carnegie: “Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit at home and think about it. Go out and get busy.”
Constant chronic pain
Days and nights become too long—
Asking for prayer
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Anticipation!
Walking this Lenten journey—
Seeking our Savior
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Rebuilding a path
Choosing love over hatred—
Jesus offers peace
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From Matthew 7:13-14: “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it. For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it.”
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Life tempting us with enticing shortcuts
Most of these never seem to bring success
Gods speaks honestly, always asking us
Did we burrow deeper, rather than guess?
Clever world flooding us with remedies
Formulas for a more successful life
Simple, surefire, easy to use, guaranteed
God’s formula, always true without strife
Never shy from following the Father
He doesn’t promise a road without bumps
God offers promises with blessed love
His way leading us forward, our hearts jump
Requiring patience, life’s a marathon
God remains our Rock, faithful and steadfast
His blessings fill our lives in countless ways
Our ship sails, with eternal hope amassed
Losing hope at times, seeking a quick fix
Encouragement and trust arrives from God
Offering us Grace, filled with peace and joy
Grateful, He accepts us, totally flawed
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From the words of Saint Teresa of Avila, “We ought to make some progress, however little, every day, and show some increase of fervor. We ought to act as if we were at war–as, indeed, we are–and never relax until we have won the victory.”
Imagine a world
As seen through a baby’s eyes—
Always innocent
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Leaving winter cold
Ice fishing and ice skating—
Ice avoiding . . . Beach!
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Early morning time
Fireplace blazes and welcomes—
Warming us with love
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Waking from my sleep on a dark, chilly day
Preparing for another early morning to play
Pulling on my warm jacket and stocking cap
Heading out the door without need of a map
Making this early morning journey once again
Walking down a street where many have been
Moving hurriedly while struggling with numbing, frigid air
Searching a pocket to discover my gloves are not a pair
Being discovered, a nervous rabbit hops away
Seeing me, he certainly doesn’t desire to play
Crossing the street, a black cat stares back
Slithering away, she doesn’t cross my path
Freezing my face, the frosty air feels bitterly cold
Hurrying along with a pace that is rapid and bold
Big Sky Buckeye 