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Linda Kruschke on life and death, faith and fearlessness, music and poetry
God’s Word
They triumphed over him
by the blood of the Lamb
and by the word of their testimony;
they did not love their lives so much
as to shrink from death.
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The Spirit Gives Life
To God be all glory for His great gift Passing by Moses hidden in the rift Giving grace to the faithful, not the swift The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life* Compassion is at the heart of God’s name … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged God, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, Lent, Lenten discipline, Life, Love, Poem, Poems, Poetry, The Law
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I Sing a Song of Love
The seeds of a poem were planted during a Zoom call with my Author Access group. I love this group. Technically it’s just a group of students in an author marketing course run by Alice Crider. But it’s become so … Continue reading
Filled to Pour Out
Holy Spirit Fill me with courage Fill me with joy Fill me with gratitude Fill me with mercy Fill me with grace Fill me with love That I might pour them out On my family On my co-workers On my … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Courage, dVerse Poets Pub, Fill, Grace, Gratitude, Healing, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Life, Love, Mercy, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Quadrille, Reconciliation
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Salvation Is Not a Point System
Ask some Christians whether they believe they will go to heaven when they die and you might hear “I sure hope so,” or “I think I’ve done enough good deeds,” or “I’m running the race and hope to win.” They … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Atonement, Christ, Christian, Christianity, Eternal Life, Faith, Forgiveness, God, Gospel, Grace, Half shekel, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, Life, Salvation, Sin, Truth, Word of God
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2020 Vision
I’d love to have perfect vision as the year begins anew If only these glasses on my face offered an eternal view Better than perfect eyesight would be to clearly see God’s plan and vision of the future for you … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged 2020, Bible, Eternal Life, Eternal View, Future, God, Holy Spirit, Life, New Year, Peace, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Word of God
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No More Veil
The Holy of Holies Where God dwelt Behind a veil The High Priest knelt The veil of blue Purple and scarlet Barred the way Because of debt When on the cross My Jesus died Darkness fell And women cried The … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Easter, Forgiveness, God, Good Friday, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Holy Week, Jesus, Life, Love, NaPoWriMo2019, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Sin, Truth
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Shards of Clay
I am a shattered jar of clay Shards of me once upon the ground lay scattered I didn’t think I mattered to anyone at all Then the One who loves me each tiny shard gathered He pieced me together and … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Christianity, Corinthians, Faith, Gospel, Grace, Holy Spirit, Jars of Clay, Jesus, Life, NaPoWriMo2019, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Trials, Truth
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For the Love of Coffee
I love coffee. I do live in the Pacific Northwest, after all, and coffee is a big deal here. But unlike many coffee snobs I know, my favorite is a simple cup of Yuban drip coffee with a splash of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Christianity, Coffee, Faith, God, Gospel, Gratitude, Holy Spirit, Jesus, John, Life, Peace, Truth, Weariness, Word of God, Writing
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To Know and Be Known
The warm earth beneath my feet trembles with knowledge of our Creator We have this in common, the earth and me, the One who knows us and desires to be known Sometimes I forget Him Forget I am His beloved … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Christ, Christianity, Creation, Creator, dVerse Poets Pub, Earth, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Life, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Quadrille, Truth
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Majesty
Majesty radiates from Thee on Your throne Angels sing Holy our exalted God Merciful art Thee Majesty bleeds from Thy crown on the cross Mary weeps Holy my exalted Son Forgiving art Thee Majesty emanates from Thee in my heart … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, Christianity, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, Lent, Love, Majesty of God, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Shadorma, Truth
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