Our Creator’s Truth

From Psalm 139:13-14:  “For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.  I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.”

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Our Creator’s breath

Inescapable

Molding each precious gift

Earth’s dynamic facelift

 

Our Creator’s touch

Undeniable

Crafting nature’s landscape

Tenderness fills each shape

 

Our Creator’s works

Unfathomable

Filling with Heaven’s light

Harsh darkness taking flight

 

Our Creator’s grace

Insurmountable

Offering love’s embrace

Patience marking each space

 

Our Creator’s faith

Undebatable

Delivering life’s hope

Atop each mountain slope

 

Our Creator’s way

Inseparable

Leading to Promised Land

His plan forever grand

 

Our Creator’s truth

Unequivocal

Writing Scripture’s story

Destined for His glory

 

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From Psalm 139:23-24:  “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts.  See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”

Monday Memories: Ultimate Grace

From Romans 5:1-2:  “Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.”

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Our sinful nature

Takes Christ to the Cross

God responds with love

Grace reaches across

 

Jesus defeats death

Living cornerstone

Sacred salvation

Grace comes to atone

 

Father’s gift of life

Receive daily bread

Through our faith alone

Grace walking ahead

 

Christ teaches of love

Shares His peace of mind

Hearts and minds now cleansed

Grace saving mankind

 

Never fear again

Look forward to peace

Fate sealed with God’s love

Grace, life’s Holy lease

 

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From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley:  “When facing painful trials, we may be tempted to doubt God’s love for us.  Remember that God orchestrated the greatest demonstration of love possible–His Son’s death on the cross.”

Originally published November, 2020.

Nannie Helen Burroughs Quotes

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High standards can be contagious.  But it doesn’t necessarily happen through osmosis.

Just as love is a verb, so is faith.

Nannie Helen Burroughs (1879-1961) was an American educator and religious leader.

Monday Memories: Keep It Simple

From Proverbs 15:15:  “All the days of the poor are hard, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.”

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Life draining, more exhausted each day

Skies and mind, filling with darkest gray

 

Feet feeling locked, stuck in deepest mud

Fear turns on its spigot, now a flood

 

Advice shouts from all comers, all sides

Inner soul overwhelmed, faith divides

 

Daily walk, no longer stunning bright

Chaos reigns, becoming lasting night

 

Seasoned man, parked at Main Street’s corner

Life hits pause, who is this foreigner?

 

His thoughts and words, simple in their task

Holy Spirit reaches, to unmask

 

Keep it simple, fill your life with love

God’s peace, bringing comfort from above

 

In an instant, the wise sage departs

Night transforms to day, love fills this heart

 

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From 1 John 5:3-4:  “ For the love of God is this, that we obey His commandments.  And His commandments are not burdensome, for whatever is born of God conquers the world.  And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.”

Originally published November, 2020.

Mercy’s Enlightenment (Elfchen Series #256)

Guidance

Following

Spirit’s truth

Preparing faith’s way

Lighted bridge to Father

Jesus

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Compassion

Jesus

Twin commandments

Love thy Father

Love thy fellow man

Grace

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Redemption

Grace

Sinner’s salvation

Paying every debt

Savior bears man’s cross

Forgiveness

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Monday Memories: Rejoice and Be Glad

From Psalm 118:1:  “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures forever!”

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Rejoice and be glad in our God

His steadfast love endures forever

 

Giving thanks and praise to the Lord

His goodness shall reign forever

 

In our distress, God hears each cry

Without fear, we follow His way

 

His Peace driving away our fears

His Mercy filling up our hearts

 

His voice calls us to His refuge

Our confidence rests with the Lord

 

His Word comforting our sorrows

His Love healing our many wounds

 

From Psalm 118:24:  “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

 

His Holy Son, our cornerstone

Salvation arrives at the Cross

 

His Grace delivering His love

His righteousness covering sins

 

God, the Father, blessing Spirit

Through His beloved Son, Jesus

 

His Wisdom showing us the way

His Manna feeding hungry souls

 

God’s infinite strength, our fixed Rock

All foes challenging us . . . vanquished!

 

Rejoice and be glad in our Lord

His steadfast love endures forever

 

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From Psalm 118:29:  “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.”

Originally published November, 2020.

Rooted in Light

From Psalm 92:1-2:  “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, to declare Your steadfast love in the morning and Your faithfulness by night.”

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Father in Heaven

Praising His blessed name

Eternity’s hope

Love lights redemption’s flame

 

Father, O Most High

Sharing His steadfast love

Each morning and night

Rooted in light above

 

Father, Lord of Hosts

Blessing with mercy’s hand

Depth of love’s light

Just as He always planned

 

Father’s grace offered

Calling Son’s love to serve

Eyes opened to light

Salvation shall preserve

 

Father’s promised path

Shredding darkness with light

Christ rises from death

Righteous love taking flight

 

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From John 8:12:  “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.'”

Faith’s Harvest

From 1 Samuel 17:48-49:  “When the Philistine drew nearer to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine.  David put his hand in his bag, took out a stone, slung it, and struck the Philistine on his forehead; the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell face down on the ground.”

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Within Father’s intentions

Seeding His daily grace

Overflowing with love

Faith’s harvest to embrace

 

David carries trusted sling

Sowing faith with hope’s trust

Harboring Father’s strength

Goliath’s armor rusts

 

Moses discards royal roots

Seeking God’s righteous hand

Leading all to freedom

His staff reaps hope as planned

 

Dorcas, disciple of Jesus

Planting works, full of love

Dying, then breathing free

Alive through grace above

 

Son of God, born in manger

Raising Gospel’s design

Leading man’s every step

Redemption’s finish line

 

Faith’s fruits transformed to greatness

Tasting hope from God’s Word

Empowering each seed

Harvest’s vision unblurred

 

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From Acts 9:39-40:  “So Peter got up and went with them, and when he arrived, they took him to the room upstairs.  All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them.  Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down and prayed.  He turned to the body and said, ‘Tabitha, get up.’  Then she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up.”

Tomorrow Can Wait

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Sunrise greets morning

Life’s precious rewrite

Opportunity

Second chance takes flight

 

Lifetime’s intentions

Journey not complete

Treasure each minute

Spirit’s breath, upbeat

 

Always share kindness

Chase gray clouds away

Smile warms someone’s heart

Brighten one more day

 

Tomorrow can wait

Walk this cherished route

Embrace love’s moments

Before time runs out

 

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Robert Henri Quotes

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Feel the dignity of a child.  Do not feel superior to him for you are not.

Those who cannot begin do not finish.

Robert Henri (1865-1929) was an American painter and teacher.  Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he studied in Paris where he strongly identified with the impressionists, as he pursued a more progressive approach with his paintings.