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Friend of the Friendless – Jesus – Jesus – Jesus –
Jesus – Jesus – Jesus – Friend of the friendless – Calmer of the storm – Keeper of the Covenant – I rest in You – Blue on blue – Sky on water – Me and You – Peace like … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry
Tagged Blue on Blue, Calm Storm, Cleanses my soul, Covenant, Doubt, Fear, Friend of Friendless, Jesus, love, Me and You, Peace, rain, Rest, Sky, Water
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What Do We Say to the Voices of Discouragement and Despair We Hear Everyday – God Has Given Us the Spirit of Power – Love – and Sound Mind – Come to Jesus and Rest –
There’s a place prepared for us – Jesus said – We should not be troubled nor afraid – How quickly we leave our lofty realm of trust – How we drop from faith to fear in a moment – We hear … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry
Tagged Another Voice, Deceitful words, Discern Spirits, Fear, Jesus, Lies, love, Never Leave, Peace, Place Prepared, Power, Sound Mind, Troubles, Trust, Voice
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The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation – Whom Shall I Fear – The Lord Is the Strength of my Life – Of Whom Shall I Be Afraid –
2 Corinthians 3:6 – The Bible (KJV) – For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus … Continue reading
The Mountains May Crumble
When the floor falls out beneath – And the roof caves in – that’s When your heart skips a beat – When faith fails – when darkness Veils your path – when tears Drown you in your sleep – When … Continue reading
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Tagged All alone, Alone, calamity, catastrophe, Cling, Clinging, Clinging to Lord, Danger, Darkness, drown, Evil, faith fails, Fear, Feel alone, Feel His embrace, floor, Floor falls, God's Voice, Grief, Hear, His Voice, Jesus, Jesus Never Fails, Jesus never leaves, Jesus with us always, Loneliness, Lonely, Never Alone, Never fails, Never Leaves, Never Lets You Down, Pain, Path, Promises, roof, Roof caves, Sadness, Sleep, sleepless, Still Small Voice, Tears, tears drown, Trouble, Trouble Comes, turbulence, veil, veils, Warm Embrace, When, Word of God
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Oh Believer – There is No Spot in You
Did you fall – Did you hurt Someone you love so much – Did you miss the mark – Or speak a lie – Oh Believer – there is no spot in you – Your righteousness is a gift Jesus … Continue reading
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Upcoming Novel – Release by End of This Year
Although Buddy for David (proposed title) stars a Great White Pyrenees, the book is not about a dog. It’s about a boy and his family. It’s about two lawless men that plan to enrich themselves by selling innocent eight-year-old David. It’s about … Continue reading
Posted in Buddy for David, Pets, Thought
Tagged A boy and his dog, Boy, boy and girl, boy and his dog, brother and sister, Buddy, Buddy for David, conclusion, criminals, David, David's world, deputies, Disaster, Dog, eight-year-old, face of disaster, Faith, Father, Fear, five-year-old, Girl, Grandmother, Great White Pyrenees, Hope, human trafficking, innocent, kidnapped, kidnappers, kidnapping, Law enforcement officers, lawless men, love, Mother, officers, Pyrenees, saga, strangers, two young women, Victory, White dog, World, young women
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This Trouble Too Shall Pass
The One that died for me And you – The Faithful One So true – I’m counting now On you – Jesus My heart is broke in two – Such pain You bore for us – You do Care – … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's, Bible Verses, Memoir, Poetry
Tagged 23rd Psalm, Bore for us, Broken Heart, Care, Clinging, Counting on You, Faithful One, Fear, Fear No Evil, God, Good Gifts, Grief, Heart is Broke, Heaven, Hope, I know you care, Jesus, Keeping me Safe, Knowing, Lead me, Lord, One that died, Pass, Psalm 23, Rest in Peace, Safe, Such Pain, Tear, The Hope, This too shall pass, This trouble too shall pass, Thou art with me, Through the Valley, Trouble, Trusting, Valley, Valley of the Shadow of Death, Wait, Will Come, You Are With Me
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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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When the Waters Grab – Cry Out for the LORD
My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease two years ago. He has the late-onset kind, which has been developing slowly. As he’s been going through changes in status recently, we’ve felt the heat of trial. Uncharted territories lie ahead of us. … Continue reading
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Tagged Act Out in Aggression, Aggression, Alzheimer's, Anxiety, Awkward Circumstances, Bad Times, Calming Environment, Christians, Complicated, Confusion, Cry Out, Cry Out to the LORD, Dementia, Different People, Different Ways, Disorientation, Distrust, Doctor, Faces Criminal Charges, Fear, Freak Out, God, Good Times, Grace, Hard Times, Lord, Love and Respect, Mercy, Mercy and Grace, News Headlines, Not-so-good Times, Patient, Peter Walked on Water, Reassuring, Research, Sense of Humor, Simple, Supportive, Unknown, Unknown Territories, Unknown Territory, Walk with God, Water Grabs, What Did You Say Your Name Was
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I Hear Your Love Song – LORD
All the battle sounds that rumble All the pounding of the drums Telling me there’s war to come Cease – I hear your love song – LORD I hear the lyrics – promises-filled Playing softly – music in my … Continue reading
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Tagged Battle Sounds, Cease, Fear, Forever, Hour Drawing Near, Lord, Love Song, Love Song LORD, Lyrics, Music, Pounding of Drums, Promises, Rumble, War to Come
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Our God Reigns on High
Our God reigns on high He rules the earth and sky His enemies would cast Him Down to elevate themselves Prideful thoughts hold them Captive – Death and hell Await them – Yet they Dance on by like zombies … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessed forever, Captive, Children of God, Children Run, Creator God, Dance like Zombies, Death and Hell, Death and Resurrection, Deity, Died and Rose, Ears are shut, Earth and Sky, Enemies, Fear, Fear Will Come, Foolish Talk, Foolishness, Fools, God Laughs, God Reigns, God rules, Hearts Are Dark, Jesus, Laugh When They Cry, Lord, Named the Stars, Opposing Truth, Power, Pride, Prideful Thoughts, Savior, Universe, Walk with God, Wisdom, Worship God
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Cry Out Loud Lullaby
When you hurt I hurt and When you cry I cry When you laugh I laugh I love you my son Now I pray for you In pain I cry to God My tears flow for you God loves you … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Cry Out, Distress, Fear, God, Intercessory Prayer, Jesus, Praise, Pray, Sadness, Trouble
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Fear Naught
I felt no worth Until I knew You died for me I felt unloved Until I knew Unfailing love I feared for lack Until I saw You care for me I felt alone Until I knew You bide in me … Continue reading
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Tagged Afraid, Almighty God, Alone, Conquer, Crucifixion, Death, Fear, Fear Not, Heir, Holy Spirit, Inheritance, Lack, Life, Poverty, Power of God, Providence, Provision, Unfailing Love, Worth
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Changes
Changes When life changes without warning My inner compass goes berserk My comfort zone disappears I drive about but cannot steer Why it happened isn’t clear Questions appear Unanswered I feel threatened Filled with fear I call His Name Jesus … Continue reading