Time So Precious

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Clock’s movements quietly advance

Calendar pages keep turning

Realizing now, time so precious

Yesterday, never returning

 

Today, now galloping away

Each moment quickly discarded

Vanishing minutes tearing up

Uncertain time left unguarded

 

Tomorrow arrives much too soon

Yesterday feeling incomplete

Searching for one more treasured hour

Empty time becomes bittersweet

 

Distant dreams fill with missing days

Harmony’s peacefulness arrives

Pursuing extra, precious time

Delights harvested from archives

 

Morning sunrise gathers on time

Eagerness to explore today

Looking forward, cherished outlook

Every moment planning to stay

 

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Fullness of Life

From 2 Peter 1:5-6:  “For this very reason, you must make every effort to support your faith with excellence, and excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with godliness, and godliness with mutual affection, and mutual affection with love.”

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Maturing in faith

Together in love

Living more like Christ

Knowledge from above

 

Binding hearts as one

Growth in spirit blooms

Leading faith to choose

Trust fills every room

 

Moving faith forward

Gospel’s truth springs forth

Taking righteous path

Always toward true north

 

Confronting falsehoods

Firmest foundation

Insulating faith

Scripture’s narration

 

Walking in Christ’s steps

Each believer knows

Faith’s transforming Light

Fullness of life grows

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From Colossians 2:6-7:  “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.”

Tuesday’s Funnies (Haiku Series #222)

Dad on the Run

Driving, late for work

Checking gas gauge, “On empty!”

Who used this car last?

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Arresting Humor

Under surveillance

Comedian out of work—

Stealing one more joke

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Staying in Shape

Morning exercise

Topped-off coffee cup ready—

Pumping caffeine curls

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Monday Memories: Winter’s Arctic Grip

man in brown parka jacket walking beside woman in maroon coat

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Bone-chilling winds turn life upside down today

Delivering frigid, Arctic storms to every town

Thickening ice, spreading across the lake’s bay

People running straight into gusts, heads down

 

Wind chimes endlessly sing a winter-filled blast

Watching the thermometer effortlessly dive

Wondering, how long will this deep freeze last?

Somehow, everyone remains warm and thrives

 

The townsfolk cope, accepting winter’s greed

Facing long, harsh winters, most every year

Helping others to survive, when one’s in need

Winter’s severity never brings about fear

 

Finally one day, the wind changes its sound

Pitching warmer air, by way of a chinook

Lightening the load for everyone around

Smiles arrive, from every cranny and nook

 

Spring will soon send out her welcoming band

Replacing life’s burdens, with warmer wishes

Surviving winter’s struggles across the land

Winter to spring, life crosses familiar bridges

man standing on riverbank

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Originally published February, 2020.

Excited for Jesus

From John 3:16:  “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life.”

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Stirred up, walk with Jesus

Taking mercy’s high ground

Sharing our Savior

Hope never wavers

 

Overjoyed with Jesus

Stepping forward to serve

Loving our Savior

Grace never wavers

 

Pumped up for Jesus

Witnessing to others

Trusting our Savior

Peace never wavers

 

Thrilled to follow Jesus

Accepting Him always

Blessing our Savior

Joy never wavers

 

Moved to be with Jesus

Praying for each other

Meeting our Savior

Trust never wavers

 

Excited for Jesus

Living in His Kingdom

Praising our Savior

Faith never wavers

 

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From Philippians 1:6:  “I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

Harmony’s Distant Shore

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From creation’s seed

Everything begins

Breathing to succeed

Swimming without fins

 

Morning sunrise greets

Another new day

Counting each receipt

Smelling fresh bouquets

 

River’s constant flow

Life’s boldest highway

Playing sweet banjo

Sketching without gray

 

Life’s destination

Over one more ridge

Bringing elation

Crossing final bridge

 

Harmony sings out

Verses sharing more

Changing today’s route

Reaching distant shore

 

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Voices of Faith (Elfchen Series #144)

Refilled

Discipline

Spiritual journey

Father’s daily conversation

Filling up tomorrow’s hope

Trust

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Strengthened

Navigation

Feeling forsaken

Lost and alone

Hands folded, head bowed

Prayer

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Illuminated

Vision

Stumbling, falling

Unable to see

Spirit nurtures with grace

Light

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Now a Grassy Field

This poem reflects upon the consequences of actions by both nature and man.  Over the years, these events have included endless examples:  earthquakes, drought, tornadoes, wild fires, hurricanes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods, chemical spills, wars, and many more.  Where once stood a robust village–which was full of life–now replaced by the marker of an empty, grassy field.

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Hidden corner

World’s heartache

Void’s emptiness

 

Time long ago

Quaint village

Breathing with life

 

Disaster struck

Shredding life

Snuffing out breath

 

Natural acts

Or man-made

Crushing spirits

 

Now a grassy field

 

Cataclysmic

Village gone

Quietness speaks

 

Lasting impact

Death now reigns

Changed forever

 

No more children

Shops shuttered

Purging future

 

Sun still rises

Nothing shines

Sunrise crying

 

Now a grassy field

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God’s Tripod

From 2 Corinthians 13:13:  “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.”

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Searching for God’s Kingdom

Life held back, born of flesh

Restrained by sinful chains

Spirit comes to refresh

 

Earthbound, God’s grace arrives

Breathing as Son of Man

Eternity opens

Laying out divine plan

 

Being born from above

God’s Word descends with Light

Son’s faith, unselfish love

Spirit’s mercy takes flight

 

Believing in Savior

Accepting grace of God

Spirit’s destiny breathes

Trinity, God’s tripod

 

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From Matthew 28:19-20:  “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.  And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Life’s Interactions (Haiku Series #221)

Always Reliable

Tireless hands working

Never, ever complaining—

Around every clock

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Anticipation

Well worth morning’s wait

Brewing up coffee’s first cup—

Joy fills every sip

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Climb Aboard

Racing’s Triple Crown

Post time at Merry-Go-Round—

And they’re off. . . again!

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