Warren Wiersbe Quote

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Whatever purpose motivates your life, it must be something big enough and grand enough to make the investment worthwhile.

From 1 Chronicles 28:20:  “David said further to his son Solomon, ‘Be strong and of good courage, and act.  Do not be afraid or dismayed, for the Lord God, my God, is with you.  He will not fail you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.'”

Warren Wiersbe (1929-2019) was an American pastor and Christian writer.  His journey as a Christian teacher was prolific with publication of over 50 books.

Grace Shall Seal

From John 12:34:  “The crowd answered Him, ‘We have heard from the law that the Messiah remains forever.  How can You say that the Son of Man must be lifted up?  Who is this Son of Man?'”

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Walking in darkness

Uncertainty’s steps

Faith seeking answers

Burdened with each misstep

 

Encouraging love

Redemption’s risen light

Faith finding its way

Son of Man stands upright

 

Seeking heaven’s peace

Spirit guides actions

Faith’s revealing trust

Calvary’s transaction

 

Believing in Christ

Shadows fade away

Faith sharing Gospel

In His name, let us pray

 

Reflecting hope’s path

Truth’s lantern reveals

Faith, Jesus leading

Safe passage, grace shall seal

 

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From John 12:35-36:  “Jesus said to them, ‘The light is in you for a little longer.  Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you.  If you walk in the darkness, you do not know where you are going.  While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become children of light.'”

Joni Eareckson Tada Quote

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Nothing is surprising to God; nothing is a setback to His plans; nothing can thwart His purposes; and nothing is beyond His control.

From Isaiah 40:8:  “The grass withers; the flower fades,  but the word of our God will stand forever.”

Joni Eareckson Tada (born 1949) is an American Christian author and radio host.  Much of her work has focused on ministry in the disability community.  Her life journey is a living testament to this quote.

Monday Memories: Walking with Us

This poem is inspired from a post from Jan Beek, based upon a recent Sunday message from her church.  The message enlightened me with some wonderful applications to “The Walk to Emmaus.”  Visit her post for this wonderful message, complemented with some great hymns.

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Empty, very little hope

Weary, walking this grim road

Lonely, life hides in darkness

Misery, each step feels slowed

 

Believing, He would be king

Remembering, life seemed alive

Listening, His words brought hope

Blessing, barren lives would thrive

 

Ignored, a bloody Cross stands

Vanquished, His tomb sitting hushed

Restored, hope rises again

Conquered, sin and death now crushed

 

Raised, Savior walking with us

Transformed, our hope now restored

Energized, with daily steps

Saved, by our Lord’s new accord

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From Luke 24:13-16:  “Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened.  While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing Him.”

Originally published April, 2020.

Faith Transformed

From Ephesians 2:3:  “All of us once lived among them in the passions of our flesh, doing the will of flesh and senses, and we were by nature children of wrath, like everyone else.”

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Faith trampled with doubt

Filled with endless fear

Overwhelming worry

Chains of sin bring tears

 

Seeking to please God

Performance falls short

Overwhelming burdens

Endless works, abort

 

Accepting God’s way

His mercy sends light

Overwhelming presence

By grace, faith holds tight

 

Creating in us

Eternity’s bond

Overwhelming spirit

Redemption responds

 

Trusting in Jesus

Faith transformed by love

Overwhelming praises

Peace breathes from above

 

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From Ephesians 2:8:  “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.”

Taken From a Church Sign

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Jesus . . . no roaming charges . . . no dropped calls . . . unlimited minutes.

From Matthew 28:20:  “And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Almighty Light (Elfchen Series #192)

Marching

Battleground

Enemy’s attack

Light vanquishes darkness

Faith’s armor of God

Victory

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Believing

Calvary

Showdown’s darkness

God’s faithful plan

Resurrection’s light of love

Embrace

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Accepting

Faith

Trusting God

Rock of Ages

Darkness overpowered by light

Redemption

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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.

Charles Swindoll Quote

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It hurts to endure life’s trials, and it hurts worse to repeat such episodes.  Over the long haul, God is honing us through such tests.  Reducing us to an absolute, open-armed trust, where we say, “Lord, I have come to the end of my own flesh.”

From Psalm 9:9:  “The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.”

Promised Ticket

From Mark 13:11:  When they bring you to trial and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say, but say whatever is given you at that time, for it is not you who speak but the Holy Spirit.”

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From every corner

Darkness forecasting light

Voices filled with emptiness

Now standing firm, God’s faith airtight

 

One promised ticket

Risen from empty tomb

False prophets flee every scene

Now Savior breathes, faithful hope blooms

 

Suffering no more

Calvary’s blood-stained cross

Foundation of Father’s grace

Now sin flees, no longer faith’s boss

 

Mercy from heaven

Angels stir from above

Called to gather Shepherd’s flock

Now faith’s destiny, filled with love

 

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From Mark 13:26-27:  “Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory.  Then He will send out the angels and gather the  elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.”

Charles Stanley Quote

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Because He is gracious, God saves us on the basis of faith in His Son.  Then He gives us a new nature empowered by the Holy Spirit who comes to live within each Christian.

From 1 Peter 1:3-5:  “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!  By His great mercy He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”