Vance Havner Quote

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He who becomes a brother to the bruised, a doctor to the despairing, and a comforter to the crushed may not actually say much.  What he has to offer is often beyond the power of speech to convey.  But, the weary sense it, and it is a balm of Gilead to their souls.

From 1 Peter 3:8:  “Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind.”

Welcoming Thy Neighbor

From Romans 15:5-6:  “May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

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Working through each of us

Nurturing Word of God

 

Building up each neighbor

Sharing love of Jesus

 

Calling each believer

Stepping into life’s void

 

Following Spirit’s lead

Willing to share burdens

 

Observing their struggles

Praying for others’ needs

 

Welcoming thy neighbor

Living in harmony

 

Thriving to gather time

Helping hands step forward

 

Making a difference

Walking in Christ’s footprints

 

Accepting each other

Teaching from Father’s Word

 

Comforting and helping

Showing love to neighbors

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From Galatians 5:14:  “For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'”

E. E. Cummings Quotes

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It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.

Love is the voice under all silences, the hope which has no opposite of fear; the strength so strong mere force is feebleness:  the truth more first than sun, more last than star.

E. E. (Edward Estlin) Cummings (1894-1962) was a gifted American poet, writer, playwright, and essayist.  Many regard him as one of the most influential poets of the 20th century.

Cherished Partner

From Psalm 85:10-11:  “Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other.  Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky.”

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Love joins together

Blessed from God above

Faithful life journey

Sharing precious love

 

Love binds forever

Stirred from God above

Grace’s living bread

Feeding sincere love

 

Love resolves trials

Strength from God above

Hope flows eternal

Walking in His love

 

Love’s cherished partner

Blooms from God above

Daily life smiles back

Breathing trust in love

 

Love climbs each mountain

Backed by God above

Humble hands touching

Bonding in His love

 

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Country music entertainer Marty Robbins (1925-1982) was a gifted vocalist and songwriter.  In 1970 he wrote and recorded “My Woman, My Woman, My Wife.”  His efforts were awarded with a Grammy for Best Country Music Song.  This song served as some of the inspiration behind this poem.

Anatole France Quotes

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Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.

If the path is beautiful, let us ask where it leads.

Anatole France (1844-1924) was a renowned French poet, journalist, and novelist.  In 1921, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature for his lifetime of achievements.

Most Special Place

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Mothers occupy life’s most special place

Loving their family, sharing God’s grace

 

Mothers share generous spirit each day

Teaching with Christ’s love, parenting His way

 

Mothers brighten each home’s earthy landscape

Making time sweeter as household takes shape

 

Mothers nurture children, unselfish love

Following God’s mercy, shining above

 

Mothers dream of humble lives with fresh starts

Sharing God’s lasting peace with fragile hearts

 

Mothers’ self-sacrifice, her shining light

Giving of herself, tender lives take flight

 

Mothers seeking what’s best in newborn’s life

Praying for harmony, absent of strife

 

Mothers devote selves, God’s highest calling

Preventing precious new lives from falling

 

Mothers encourage with God’s building blocks

Witnessing playtime in backyard’s sandbox

 

Mothers leave legacy within each child

Living righteously with God, reconciled

 

Mothers cherish every blessed step

Sprinkling heaven’s stardust at love’s doorstep

 

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