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April 15, 2016

Nothin’ But the Blood – An Elfje

Crimson Jesus’ blood Trustworthy and true Mercy to my soul Salvation _____________________________ A little elfje for NaPoWriMo Day 15, and while you’re at it check out Jars of Clay and The Blind Boys of Alabama singing Nothin’ But the Blood of Jesus.

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April 10, 2016

My Soul Feels Peace

My soul feels lean flying bird by bird like I’m falling up or whistling in the dark Yet walking with God day by day under the banner of heaven I still believe in peace like a river _______________________________ The prompt at NaPoWriMo today is to...

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April 7, 2016

The Wild Blue Yonder

Today the sun is shining bright The sky is cerulean blue Spring flowers bloom ev’rywhere I see that God is ev’rywhere Because of His countenance bright My spirit is sunny, not blue Honesty of the heavens blue Reveals God’s mercy ev’rywhere Hope of a future...

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March 27, 2016

Celebrate Christ Is Risen

Yesterday in despair we wept Friday last the veil was riven Oh to know His promises kept Celebrate that Christ has risen Today Christ has risen indeed Grace and mercy to us given Because we know our deepest need Celebrate that Christ has risen Jesus...

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March 21, 2016

Buried Memories

Just below the surface Not buried all that deep Are memories once forgotten Now remembered so I weep Though I know they’re past Each painful memory Leaves my poor soul downcast Engulfed in reverie My only source of hope Is knowing God’s compassion With His love I...

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March 19, 2016

Palm Sunday Prayer

O, Precious Jesus, Lord of lords and King of kings We cry Hosanna, blessed be Your holy name Together with creation and the angels sing Rejoicing in Your promises of holiness we claim All our praise and worship to You alone we bring Your sovereign rule...

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March 18, 2016

Light in the Corners

My story shines bright When Christ is the light within His merciful torch Exposing darkness and sin Spirit heals my brokenness ____________________________________ This Tanka was inspired by experience at the Faith & Culture Writers’ Connection I attended last night. Our guest speaker was Paul J....

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