The Gospel is good news of mercy to the undeserving. The symbol of the religion of Jesus is the cross, not the scales.
From Philippians 2:8-9: “He humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Therefore God exalted Him even more highly and gave Him the name that is above every other name.”
John Stott (1921-2011) was an English preacher and Christian theologian. During his years in the ministry, he was one of the leaders of the worldwide evangelical movement.
Disciples
Following Christ
Hands and feet
Commissioned in His name
Serving
Disciples
Gospel messengers
Christ’s saving grace
Sowing seeds of faith
Serving
Disciples
Transforming witnesses
Walking with Jesus
Breathing with Good News
Serving
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.
Nothing
Comes between
God and ourselves
Walking in His faithfulness
Peace
Father’s
Steadfast love
Holy Spirit guides
Jesus dwells within us
Grace
Daily
Blessed discipleship
Faith community unites
Diverse group of believers
Growing
From Matthew 14:23-25: “And after He [Jesus] had dismissed the crowds, He went up the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning He came walking toward them on the sea.”
Facing challenges
Feel nourishing calm
Fed with Living Bread
Holy Spirit’s balm
Sailing into wind
Swelling, stormy waves
Seeking God’s compass
Eternal grace saves
Witnessing hardships
Gale arrives today
God never leaves us
Teaching us to pray
Smothering tempest
Evil’s wrath scolding
Finding God’s refuge
His peace beholding
Overcoming storms
Daily lessons teach
Hearing Gospel’s call
Rescued from tide’s breach
From Proverbs 10:25: “When the tempest passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are established forever.”
From Lamentations 3:22-23 : “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Spiritual sunrise
Grief stricken for three days
Tomb open and empty
God fulfills Word, ablaze
All of creation sings
Rejoice in faith’s Good News
Risen Christ conquers death
God rejects evil’s ruse
Morning’s promise brings truth
Resurrection affirms
Prophetic Scripture scenes
God shares love, grace confirms
From darkness, world bends knees
Redemption offers peace
Savior pays debts in full
God ensures life’s new lease
From Psalm 105:4-5: “Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually. Remember the wonderful works He has done, His miracles, and the judgments He has uttered.”
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “The body of Christ–also know as the Church–is made up of all who believe in Jesus.”
Body of Christ
Filled with believers
Worshipping Him
Humble receivers
Head of God’s church
Lord Jesus Christ reigns
Following Him
Grace eases our pains
Faith’s salvation
Active Christian life
Breathing Gospel
Peace lives without strife
Boldly walking
As Christ’s faithful feet
Upholding love
Divine message greets
Believers march
Trust guides life’s mandate
Spreading Good News
Grace equips our fate
From Ephesians 4:15-16: “But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into Him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body’s growth in building itself up in love.”
Every
Given day
Blessings of peace
Christ walks among us
Spellbinding
Gospel
Speaks boldly
Treasure every word
Glories of God’s law
Beholding
Darkness
Surrounding thee
Facing tumultuous waters
God never stops helping
Sustaining
The Gospel is not speculation but fact. It is truth, because it is the record of as person who is the Truth.
From Colossians 3:1-2: “So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”
Creator’s
Voice abounds
Truly humbling ourselves
Taking time to listen
Holiness
Worship
Gospel’s constellation
Connecting with God
Scripture, prayer, and song
Praiseworthy
Gospel
Shared daily
One on one
Proclaiming Lord’s Good News
Discipleship
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.
From Proverbs 18:24: “Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one’s nearest kin.”
Dark perils lurking
Sin’s evil prowling
Reaching into souls
Fiercest storms howling
Fragile faith fading
Hope searching for God
Reaching out to light
Gospel never flawed
Others abandon
Lord always remains
Reaching into faith
Hope flowing through veins
At crossroads of life
Father comes calling
Reaching into hearts
No longer falling
Comfort bringing peace
Divine Word spoken
Reaching into self
Spirit unbroken
From Hebrews 13:5: “Be content with what you have; for He has said, ‘I will never leave you or forsake you.'”
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