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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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Tag Archives: Jesus
Melancholy Merriment
This past Sunday we had the most beautiful Advent service of songs and scripture readings, plus my poem that I was blessed to recite. Everything was perfect, even when it wasn’t quite. This inspiring service was the brainchild of one … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged Advent, Christmas, Depression, Jesus, Joy, Loss, Melancholy, Merriment
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Once When Emmanuel Came
I have a new Christmas poem up at Anchored Voices. It was inspired by the Scriptures that will be read at the December 15 service at my church, Community of Faith. My poem will be read at the service too. … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Anchored Voices, Christmas, Emmanuel, Jesus, Light of the World, Nativity, Poem, Poetry, True Light
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Hold Fast to Righteousness
As Christians, it’s important that we don’t rely on our self-righteousness—our own good works—for salvation. Though holiness and righteousness are important, they can’t save us. And yet we must hold fast to our righteousness. This truth is illustrated in the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Dwight Yoakam, Faith, Jesus, Job, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Truth
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God’s Perfect Timing
God’s timing is perfect. I keep forgetting that. Patience is not a virtue I come by naturally. Almost a year ago, pain in my left shoulder and arm sent me to my new primary physician for a solution. As a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Christ, Christian, Faith, Frozen shoulder, God's Provision, God's Timing, Healing, Health, Hope, Jesus, Life, Patience, Prayer, Trials, Truth
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No Comparison
When was the last time you compared yourself to someone else? Be honest—it was pretty recent, wasn’t it? For me, it was just yesterday. In this social media age the tendency seems to be getting worse. But the comparison … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Christ, Christian, Christian Living, Comparison, Faith, Healing, Hope, Jesus, Joy, Life, Possessions, Productivity, Talents, Trials
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Wondering Why
Swirling thoughts implode upon each other in a dance I can’t control though I try to refocus emotions that smother radiant heat of sun high in blue sky I wrestle with questions wondering why my life filled with memories of … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Dizain, dVerse Poets Pub, Hope, Jesus, Life, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Poetry Forms, PTSD, Sexual assault, Trauma, Trials, Triggers, Truth
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Sam Hall and Jesus
Johnny Cash is and always will be my number one favorite male singer. The next nine spots on my top ten list move around depending on my mood, but the Man in Black will forever be the master in my … Continue reading
The Truth about Riches
They say you can’t take it with you That’s probably true Money won’t pay your way to get into heaven Whether you are rich or poor the price is the same to atone for sin Only Jesus, the half shekel, … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Atonement, dVerse Poets Pub, Faith, Gospel, Half shekel, Jesus, Life, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Quadrille
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Jesus Is All
He is all I need Heavenly Bread on which to feed Sustains me when spiritual hunger pains Deeply mire my soul in chains He is all I desire Divine Light when darkness is dire Illuminates the path of truth Redeems me from sins of … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Bread of Life, Faith, Gate, God, Good Shepherd, Gospel, I Am, I Am statements of Jesus, Jesus, John, Life, Light of the World, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Resurrection, The True Vine, The Way, Truth
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