Witnessing
Empty tomb
Christ conquers death
Good News travels afar
Discipleship
Sowing
Gospel’s teachings
Christ always leading
Reaping light’s trusted way
Love
Nurturing
Infinite wisdom
Shepherding wayward hearts
Christ’s perfect lesson plans
Life
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.
Even as we rest in what God has done on our behalf, let us be on the tiptoe of expectancy–working, serving, giving, loving, keeping the faith and demonstrating that faith to the world of men and woman around us.
From 3 John 1:4: “I have no greater joy than this, to hear that My children are walking in the truth.”
Some journeys in life can only be traveled alone.
The best part of the journey is the surprise and wonder along the way.
Ken Piorot is an American author, entrepreneur, and public speaker.
Shifting paradigm
Lifetime of transformation—
Human poles reversed
Sensing empty tank
Journey’s destiny now waits—
Pause life’s clock, refuel
Adding one more thought
Searching for life’s unusual—
Never pigeon-holed
From Matthew 4:17: “From that time Jesus began to proclaim, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.'”
God in human form
Born among earthly means
Humble beginnings
Filled with divine genes
Heavenly Father
Grace bears truth from above
Now sharing His Son
Everlasting love
Son of Man matures
Earthly feelings endured
Weary and pain-filled
Faith’s message assured
Ministry waiting
Guided by Father’s Word
Mercy feeds hunger
Christ’s path, undeterred
Stormy seas vanquished
Even Savior needs rest
Waters flow with peace
He passes each test
Emotions in check
Total understanding
Son of God prevails
His love commanding
From Matthew 11:28: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
I am a pilgrim in the world, but at home in my God. In the earth I wander, but in God I dwell in a quiet habitation.
From Psalm 90:1-2: “Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.”
Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) was an influential English preacher. Even in modern times, his writings and many sermons have remained a constant source of encouragement to Christians around the world. He has often be referred to as the “Prince of Preachers.”
Writing is the art of discovery.
Trust in what you love, continue to do it, and it will take you where you need to go.
Natalie Goldberg (born 1948) is an American author and speaker. In 1986, she published a well-received guide on creating a writing practice which has inspired numerous writers.
Sometimes, the most profound of awakenings come wrapped in the quietest of moments.
Doubtless there are other roads.
Stephen Crane (1871-1900) was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. The most notable masterpiece of his short, yet prolific career is THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE.
New day arriving
Sunrise marks destination—
Journey’s starting page
Each minute matters
Unlocking inspiration—
Filling empty page
Final revisions
Courage to find honest words—
Editing each page
In life, as in football, you won’t go far unless you know where the goalposts are.
A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be doing down.
Arnold H. Glasow (1905-1998) was an American author and humorist. He was a regular contributor to the humor sections found in Reader’s Digest.
