We live beneath the protective palm of a sovereign King who superintends every circumstance of our lives and delights in doing us good.
From Isaiah 43:2: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”
Watch out:
The word of the world; yes it has much to say . . .
. . . You have planning, and shopping, and shopping some more.
Then comes cooking, and wrapping and baking galore.
It’s a hustle and bustle that grows every day.
The snowball grows larger and rolls where it may.
You just can’t stop it, so watch out . . .
GET OUT OF THE WAY!
Watch out:
The word of the Lord, yes it has much to say . . .
. . . Rest your body and spirit, and then rest in me.
There’s a reason and meaning, a meaning to see.
It’s not parties or Santa behind that one day.
Go slowly and stop now, the star leads the way.
Some may have missed it, so watch out . . .
HE SLEPT ON THE HAY!
Such a small gift; so humble and so dear.
Could you possibly give it?
Could you be that bold?
Such a rich gift; so special and so near.
Could you possibly share it?
Could the truth be told?
Watch out:
The word of your life, yes it has much to say . . .
. . . Wrap the gift of the baby who brought us God’s grace.
Give His love to the world and to all you embrace.
Tell the world that this baby grew to be the way.
Go slowly and stop now, to hear Jesus say.
Don’t let them miss it, so watch out . . .
MY CROSS WAS THE WAY!
Watch out:
The word of the world; yes it has much to say . . .
. . . Still the word of your life can be of much more worth.
If you share with the world to celebrate His birth
Tell the world it’s not Santa, but Jesus who says.
Go slowly and stop now at my cross today.
Salvation is there, accept it . . .
I LOVE YOU ALWAYS!
Such a small gift; so humble and so dear.
Could you possibly give it?
Could you be that bold?
Such a rich gift; so special and so near.
Could you possibly share it?
Could the truth be told?
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This republished guest poem is written by the real Mrs. Buckeye. My wife, Colleen, is the author, and this poem will be included in her upcoming book, Bits ‘n’ Pieces of My Heart. This Christian-based book is written for parents and grandparents of young children, and it will include stories, devotions, poetry, activities, and songs The final manuscript has been sent to the publisher, and the book will likely be available in February, 2025.
For the Christ-child who comes is the Master of all; no palace too great, no cottage too small.
From Matthew 2:6: “And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.”
Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) was an American pastor and Christian author. He was remembered for his charismatic preaching as well as writing the lyrics of the beloved Christmas hymn, “O Little Town of Bethlehem.”
Witnessing
“Follow Me”
“Come and see”
God descends upon man
Emmanuel
Hearing
Of Nazarene
Disciples now believe
Turning water into wine
Messiah
Following
Righteous steps
Glory’s light ahead
Path to eternal home
Savior
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 Matthew 5:1: “When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up the mountain, and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. And He began to speak and taught them.”
Father’s Word becomes flesh
Now living among man
Gentleness of potter’s hands
Fulfilling promised plan
Truth found in Savior’s voice
Faithfulness, heaven bound
United as one Body
Traversing common ground
Touched by Messiah’s grace
Forgiveness now descends
Chains of sin breaking away
Finding hope, darkness ends
Christ’s lesson plans share love
Hillside offers classroom
“Sermon on the Mount” teaches
Sowing faith, seeds shall bloom
Rock of Ages, Jesus Christ
His peace shall never end
Always with man in spirit
Blessing each knee to bend
From Matthew 28:20: “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give His life a ransom for many”
When the tempest rages, in the Rock of Ages I will safely hide. Though the earth be shaking, and all hearts be quaking, Christ is at my side.
From Psalm 61:1-3: “Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the end of the earth I call to You, when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for You are my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.”
Johann Franck (1618-1677) was a German public official and lawyer. However, he was best remembered as a poet and writer of hymns.
From Hebrews 10:22: “Let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.”
Accepting Christ as Savior
Truth filling with His light
His blood pays for each sin
Mercy enriched, forthright
Witnessing wholeness of faith
Christ’s righteousness, must trust
Prayer’s voice guides changes
Victory over evil’s lust
Experiencing healing
Now taking deeper breaths
Christ offers lasting hope
Triumph rising from death
Encouraging each other
Horizon’s promised fate
From Gospel’s saving grace
Forgiveness offers clean slate
Walking in Christ’s light each day
No longer lost, but found
Peace breathes with every step
Faith forever heaven bound
From Hebrews 10:38-39: “but my righteous one will live by faith. My soul takes no pleasure in anyone who shrinks back. But we are not among those who shrink back and so are lost but among those who have faith and so preserve our souls.”
Christ’s
Door opens
Inviting another sinner
Come, walk with me
Awakening
Messiah’s
Blessed grace
Opens wayward heart
Waiting at Heaven’s door
Transformation
Savior’s
Faithful witness
Father’s door opens
Rising with Calvary’s forgiveness
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.
From 1 Peter 1:6-7: “In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”
Blessed Jesus Christ
His mercy shares love
Brings forth faith’s new birth
Hope stirs from above
Resurrected Christ
His unfading light
He walks among us
Hope ready for flight
Revealed through Jesus
Grace walks within Him
Freed from sin’s darkness
Hope breathes with each hymn
Spirit filled by Christ
More precious than gold
Molds faith’s salvation
Hope rebuilds foothold
Trust in Jesus Christ
Father’s righteous Son
Called to embrace Him
Hope’s faith in the One
From 1 Peter 1:13: “Therefore prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when He is revealed.”
From Philippians 2:3-4: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others.”
Encouragement in Christ
Sharing love-filled grace
Witnessing humility
Heart’s very special place
Of one mind with Jesus
Sharing selfless love
Caring first, for others’ needs
Led by Spirit above
Every breath mirrors Christ
Sharing mercy’s joy
Walking with unselfish thoughts
Honest actions deploy
Each step follows Jesus
Sharing Spirit’s light
Taking obedient path
Humbleness guides faith’s sight
Always focused on Christ
Sharing fresh outlook
Living within dignity
Tomorrow’s quiet brook
From Philippians 2:14-15: “Do all things without murmuring and arguing, so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine like stars in the world.”
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