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December 24, 2013

The Sweet Eve of Christmas Day – A Poem

‘Tis the sweet eve of Christmas Day I pray that all will find the way To the manger where Jesus sleeps See the treasure His mother keeps This quiet will last but a little while For one day Mary will not smile To see her...

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November 18, 2013

The Widow’s Offering – A Pantoum

This poem was inspired by the story of the widow’s offering recorded in Mark 12:41-44. I wrote it for an Advent devotional that my church is putting together. Each daily reading from the devotional will be offered for all to read on the church website...

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October 3, 2013

Mere Christianity – A Stack Poem

Mere Christianity Who Really Has the Answer? I’m Glad You Asked Six Hours One Friday The Day Christ Died God Came Near From Resurrection to Pentecost It’s Not About Me At Jesus’ Feet Won by Love Grace What’s So Amazing About Grace? Peace Like a...

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September 22, 2013

Something New

Note: As you read this post, you might ask yourself why I am telling you so much about my hair dyeing experiences. Trust me, there’s a purpose and a lesson to follow my seemingly rambling story. In early July I decided to color my hair...

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September 21, 2013

Finding Peace – A Poem

The Poetics prompt at dVerse Poets Pub today is to Celebrate International Peace Day. As I read Mary’s post and was reminded of all the places in the world where there is not peace, I was immediate reminded of the Prince of Peace, Jesus. Because...

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September 12, 2013

Worthy to Be Praised – A Psalm of Sorts

When I consider the immensity of my sins I can scarcely bear the weight of shame Yet You bore it all, not only mine but the sins of the whole world You are worthy to be praised When I consider the greatness of Your miracles...

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August 31, 2013

Finding Joy – A Poem

The Poetics prompt over at dVerse Poets Pub today was a challenge to do something with advertising slogans and the promises they make. I immediately thought of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss in which the Once-ler makes thneeds out of truffula trees and claims that they are...

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