Forever in love
Saying: “See how much I love you”—
Loving each moment
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Sleeping through the night
Dreaming, Big Montana Sky—
How I miss it all!
Finishing a walk
Loving another morning—
Tasting coffee’s bliss
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From Psalm 16:11: “You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
God dwells on a Holy hill
Pursuing those hungry, for His will
Away from God, we are forlorn
Seeking refuge, asking to be reborn
Our Lord is a most Holy God
Bringing blessings and love, He nods
He brings delight, for another week
Filling cups with refreshment, we seek
At night, He calms our hearts
Giving wise counsel, new day starts
God remains near, always beside us
Walking patiently, without a big fuss
He stays close, offering His hand
Facing our challenges, across this land
God fills hearts, with joyful gladness
We sing and rejoice, without sadness
Our prayers seek a willing ear
Finding a Holy God, without fear
Our footing will never slip away
Walking a safe path, God’s way
God hears our words and prayers
Sending answers, because He truly cares
Under the shadow of God’s wings
Protecting us, safe refuge He brings
Like a fruitful vine
Honor each other daily—
Feel God’s blessed love
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Love and treasure him
Love him with your total heart—
Love him evermore
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Care for each other
Through tough seasons and blue times—
Have each other’s back
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Several days back, the first marriage Haiku series was published. In case you missed it, here is the link: Haiku Series #24 (Marriage)
This poem was written in October, 2018. It has been updated from its original entry. The inspiration for the word “cherish” comes from The Association’s song “Cherish” from 1966.
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Cherish the beautiful love that God has given you
His love is freely given to all without paying dues
Cherish the love in your life every single day
It is God’s way of showing you the best way
Cherish each wonderful day as it sends a precious gift
God never intends to forget you, nor leave you adrift
Cherish family for it brings abundant happiness
God brings His Word to help soften our sadness
Cherish life’s simple things as they are treasures
God offers Grace regardless of how we measure
Cherish a healthy relationship with God each day
He will always show you the right and proper way
Cherish the ultimate and unselfish love God delivers to all
His son pays for sins when we accept His passionate call
From Isaiah 40:31: “But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”
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God’s caring faith fills our nearly empty hearts
God loves us with His passion, our lives restart
With passion more intense than any previous storm
Flashes of fire, a burning flame—we become reborn
God sends unconditional passion, a zest for life
Passion means more than just love without strife
Recharge those spiritual batteries, putting God first
Fuels growing faith, Jesus rises to quench our thirst
God seeks a prayer-filled linking, He really does
Strengthening us with His Spirit from high above
To God and Jesus, sustaining a life-long commitment
Witnessing amazing things, filling us with contentment
Through our faith, Christ resides in our hearts
Counting our blessings, bringing love to impart
Passion-filled emotions—being true to the call of our Lord
Igniting fires of action, a passionate life comes on board
Now with our eternal love firmly rooted in Jesus’ love
Life’s experiences become richer and deeper because
Our loving, caring Father loves each of His offspring
Passionate about Jesus, we will joyfully, forever sing
Experiencing with God, a more passionate faith
Personifying into a more passionate life to make
Passionate Faith
Passionate Life
Passionate Joy
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From Psalm 92:4: “For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy.”
Apostle Paul writes in Galatians 6:14: “But as for me, I will never boast about anything except the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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Christ comes to the world
Bringing God’s love to us
Jesus sets the bar high
Higher than we can reach
Christ delivers two true teachings
To a sinful, unsaved world
Love your God, the Father
Love others more than yourself
Jesus does more than preach
He teaches us God’s truth
His hands heal the sick
Later pierced with sharpened nails
He raises up the dead
Just as He will rise
Christ, the Messiah, brings hope
He is Savior to mankind
Wearing a crown of thorns
Humbles himself on the Cross
Rising from a dark tomb
Christ forever defeats our sins
Christ serves His Holy Father
His sacrifice continues to give
He lives
The Resurrection lives
Eternal life lives
Respond to Christ in prayer
Humble, grateful—on our knees
Honor and praise Jesus Christ
Our eternal Savior and protector
His love lights the way
Accepting Jesus as our Savior
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Sharing scared vows
Holy covenant with God—
‘til death do us part
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Love and cherish her
Love her with your entire heart—
Love her forever
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Be subject to each
With reverence for Jesus—
Honor each other
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Reflecting back to summer one final time
Thankful now, fall air has arrived—so fine
Enjoying late night, chilly times around the fire pit
Roasting marshmallows, everyone warms and sits
A pre-dawn morning welcomes an autumn walk
Bringing opportunities for a brisk God-filled talk
Grooming up the yard before winter cold arrives
Raking leaves as long as tired muscles survive
Friday nights bring fans to exciting high school football games
Which teams will stand out on their way to victory and fame?
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Observing another magnificent setting sun
Rich hues and shadows generate much fun
The sun settles below the horizon, very distant
The harvest moon will soon arrive in an instant
Farmers work steady throughout the busy daytime
Harvest will soon finish up, making families feel fine
Walking through a peaceful and empty city park
Falling leaves cause trees to look bare and stark
Enjoying this most favorite season of the year
Let’s take a road trip, to someplace far or near
The calendar fills with festivals and celebrations
Octoberfest and bazaars reach out to a nation
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Fall and Halloween décor showcased on time
Encouraging autumn’s images to further shine
Nature prepares for another frigid, winter season
Squirrels and chipmunks stay busy with a reason
A camera lens wakes up to spectacular views
Autumn’s pigments captured, brilliant and true
Driving down the highway on a sun-filled afternoon
The dazzling show of autumn’s colors will end soon
Sorting through mothballed clothing once again
Finding that winter coat—where have you been?
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Here is another edition of “Monday Memories.” This poem was written back in December, 2018, and its message may be even more relevant today than nearly a year ago. May America or any nation never take anything for granted.
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Never taken for granted
A young nation moves forward to be brave and free
To remove the shackles of oppression so others see
A soldier takes a bullet in a far, distant land
To protect freedoms that will always stand
Thomas Jefferson will never have to write a sequel
To state for all to read, “All men are created equal”
A minister preaches to a racially divided nation
To envision “free at last” will be his final station
A newspaper criticizes the government with much to say
To reinforce freedom of the press is always here to stay
A hesitant nation awakens while its other allies fight
To bring her vast resources in a victory full of might
A mother takes a stand at a school board meeting
To support a worthy novel that is taking a beating
A crowd protests peacefully in a city very near
To bring attention to issues without any fear
A writer uses his words to bring an issue to light
To encourage all to make a difference and fight
A President hides behind the sins of Watergate
To shamefully resign from office will be his fate
Workers strike to protest low wages and more
To organize labor unions to even up the score
A young politician inspires and leads the way
To become a worthy leader with much to say
Other nations come to the aid of a valued friend
To bring support with the troops that they send
Students stare into TV cameras with one voice
Violence in schools is truly not about a choice
A former republic declines and fades away
To witness freedom’s erosion without delay
Christ’s red blood stains an old rugged cross
To bring a second chance for all who are lost
Never taken for granted
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Who is this man from Galilee?
Born on a cloudless, starry night
No rooms available at the inn
A feed box becomes His bed
Holy Spirit brings forth this child
Virgin Mary becomes His loving mother
Humble beginning for Christ the King
Who is this man from Galilee?
Nation of Israel burdened by hopelessness
Oppressed under cruel, harsh Roman rule
Waiting for their God fulfilling Messiah
Little do the people really know
God has arrived in their midst
Bringing a way to eternal Salvation
Who is this man from Galilee?
Mary and Joseph care for Immanuel
Angels of God watch over all
Providing wise counsel through Joseph’s dream
Sending the family to Egypt’s safety
Avoiding Herod’s bloody and inhumane wrath
Fulfilling Scripture, God calls His Son
Who is this man from Galilee?
Returning home from the Egyptian lands
A dutiful boy becomes a Nazarene
Learning the worthy trade of carpentry
At twelve, He visits Jerusalem’s temple
Amazing all with His Godly perspectives
Spending time in His Father’s House
Who is this man from Galilee?
Baptized by John at the Jordan
Spending forty days and nights alone
Tempted by the evil one’s craftiness
Facing temptations like any of us
Overcoming and banishing each of them
Materialism, hedonism, and egoism mean nothing
Who is this man from Galilee?
This Nazarene man moves to Galilee
Beginning His ministry with a purpose
Calling out to twelve imperfect men
Take up your cross, follow Me!
God’s Word becomes bread of life
Disciples now fish for lost people
Who is this man from Galilee?
Reaching out to forsaken, sinful people
Performing miracles, left and then right
Preaching the Sermon on the Mount
Turning simple water into wedding wine
Healing the sick and the lame
All signs of His glory with God
Who is this man from Galilee?
Feeding the 5,000 seems truly impossible
Walking on water before Peter’s eyes
Few can imagine His ultimate fate
Eyes and ears closed and unaware
This man called Jesus brings light
On Resurrection Day, fulfilling God’s promise
The world now knows Jesus Christ!
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