Tag Archives: Fail

When Christians Miss the Mark, Sin, Fall Short, or Fail – What Then – (Letters to a Friend – Series)

Here we are merrily going along living the Christian life, when we suddenly stumble, slip, or fall. Maybe it isn’t sudden. Perhaps we are slowly backsliding into a weakened state, when finally we fall and we know it. We are … Continue reading

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Jesus – You Cherish Me

Prelude to poem: Remember the song we sang as children: Jesus loves me; this I know; for the Bible tells me so. Yes, Jesus loves me; the Bible tells me so. And so it does tell us so (John 3:16). … Continue reading

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If I Could Have Whatever I say…(short fiction)

If I could have whatever I say, what would I say? She considered that thought for several minutes, contemplating what she really wanted in life. First she thought of her personal circumstances. Was she really content with her life? She decided … Continue reading

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Training – Will I Melt Down

Waiting on You – LORD – I so often fail – You are training me – LORD – Am I learning it now – Trouble comes – I see it Just before it lands – Fear not – Right- Fear … Continue reading

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All I Need

When my accomplishments seem adequate When I find my cushion and sit on it When all is right In my sight   You say – come up higher my child – Look behind you – look ahead – Yes – … Continue reading

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Why Should Anxiety Defeat Me

Troubles come suddenly but LORD – You know it first – You delivered me From death – Deliver me From falling Because I Trust You   Why should I fail You – LORD – Why should anxiety defeat me – … Continue reading

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In a Still Small Voice You Spoke

The mockingbird sings its song It breaks the morning breeze It wakes the sleeping trees Another voice sweeter still Moves upon the waters The voice of the LORD The voice of the LORD thunders It breaks the cedar trees Divides … Continue reading

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Not Again

Hit the bottom Sank below Disillusioned Dejected Depressed Angry too Spoke my sorrow Made my protest Threw my tantrum Shed my tears Will I never rise above my weakness Will I never hold out faithful to the end Testing shows … Continue reading

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