Tag: God

March 25, 2016

Nails of Love

Jesus came to give from above His love On the cross mercy wins My sins that are told in sordid tales were nails no longer tip the justice scales He surely paid the price as soldiers rolled the dice His love, my sins were nails

Share this:

• Tweet
• 
• More

• Share on Tumblr
• Print
• Reddit
• Email

Like this:

Like Loading…

Categories Poetry Comments: 0

March 23, 2016

Holy Week

On Sunday He was lauded as King Hosanna the crowd did sing to Him On Monday He taught in the temple square in parables of sons and tenants and wedding feasts On Tuesday His authority was questioned by those clinging desperately to their own On...

Share this:

• Tweet
• 
• More

• Share on Tumblr
• Print
• Reddit
• Email

Like this:

Like Loading…

Categories Poetry Comments: 0

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...

Share this:

• Tweet
• 
• More

• Share on Tumblr
• Print
• Reddit
• Email

Like this:

Like Loading…

Categories Poetry Comment: 1

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...

Share this:

• Tweet
• 
• More

• Share on Tumblr
• Print
• Reddit
• Email

Like this:

Like Loading…

Categories Poetry Comments: 0

March 17, 2016

Faith Enough

Take #1 I have faith enough to believe that God can heal But do I have enough to trust if He does not I believe enough to know that faith is real But do I know enough to test what I am taught I trust...

Share this:

• Tweet
• 
• More

• Share on Tumblr
• Print
• Reddit
• Email

Like this:

Like Loading…

Categories Poetry Comments: 31

March 16, 2016

Doubting Thomas

Do you insist that you must see the nail-scarred hands before you believe Do you doubt the evidence before your eyes of daily miracles, intricate life, blue skies Then let me point to the change in me from angry and mean to kind as can...

Share this:

• Tweet
• 
• More

• Share on Tumblr
• Print
• Reddit
• Email

Like this:

Like Loading…

Categories Poetry Comments: 8

March 15, 2016

Empty

Clinging firmly tight-fisted grip on meager things valueless things won’t let go Missing out on the costly blessings God would bestow Do you not realize you are empty of needful treasures of love and grace because you cherish nothing that lasts ____________________________ For the Poetics...

Share this:

• Tweet
• 
• More

• Share on Tumblr
• Print
• Reddit
• Email

Like this:

Like Loading…

Categories Poetry Comments: 20

March 14, 2016

Life to the Full

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 (NIV). Like most people, I want to live life to the full I once believed I could find it with...

Share this:

• Tweet
• 
• More

• Share on Tumblr
• Print
• Reddit
• Email

Like this:

Like Loading…

Categories Poetry Comments: 2

March 12, 2016

Teach Me

Teach me, Lord the way I should go I will follow You so peace I’ll know Show me, Lord the things I should do I’ll rely on Your Spirit so my errors are few

Share this:

• Tweet
• 
• More

• Share on Tumblr
• Print
• Reddit
• Email

Like this:

Like Loading…

Categories Poetry Comments: 4

March 10, 2016

My Dear Son

Twenty-one years ago today You came into our lives You brought love for each day By tens and twenties and fives For you I’m writing a rhyming verse Because that is the good kind Though I know you’re not averse To stories intertwined I am...

Share this:

• Tweet
• 
• More

• Share on Tumblr
• Print
• Reddit
• Email

Like this:

Like Loading…

Categories Poetry Comments: 2