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Into The Light
This poem is inspired by Judges 14 when Samson’s wife coaxed him into telling her the answer to a riddle. He had a bet with her people that they could not solve the riddle during the feast. The world can … Continue reading
Step Ahead with Optimism and Courage
I’ll follow the Way And keep the faith As I follow Jesus And escape the scathe. If trouble comes my way, I’ll maintain hope And pray to God To stay in scope. I’ll keep going even If I consider It’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazement, Boldness, Courage, Excitement, Faith, Joy, Optimism, Photo, Poetry, Prayer, Victory
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Awesome Wonder
Insults and mocking But purpose fulfilled Upon the cross When Jesus was killed So if facing hard times Don’t get downcast But keep the faith And forget the past. Be inspired by Jesus Withstanding misery To provide all The final … Continue reading
Posted in Optimism, Poems, Poetry
Tagged Back to the Future, Creation, Journey, Optimism, Photo, Poetry, Prayer, Swiss Alps, Travel
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Dilute What Pollutes
Get a good start And fill up your heart With many good thoughts To connect all the dots. Of faith, hope, and love From up above And begin to dilute Whatever pollutes. Completely clean With the unseen So put in … Continue reading
Negative Influences
Photo – Taken while going up Mt. Haleakala on the island of Maui. It’s a dormant volcano now but when it was active, the lava from volcanic eruptions formed more than 75% of the island. Deep inside the earth, there … Continue reading
Praise Always
Deep inside the earth Is built up power Released by the volcanos That ultimately devour. Just like our past With frustration Building up inside With agitation. Causing us to react at times When our thinking Was in the wrong direction; … Continue reading
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Tagged Difficulties, Gratitude, Optimism, Poetry, Praise, Prayer, Satisfaction
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Unshakable Kingdom
The world wants to trust The wisdom of science Yet wrong assertions Cause no reliance. The world believes Money will bless Yet it is limited And causes stress. So reconcile to God Through Jesus Christ And live for … Continue reading
Eternal Paradise
Inch by inch everything Is a cinch because Of confidence in God And what He does Trust in the plan Live out your passion Step ahead daily Expect good to happen Patiently fulfilling Your purpose on earth Knowing … Continue reading
Growing Together in Faith
The world has a way Of making you feel Not very good Like what’s the deal Not quite good enough Without any skill Causing stress head ache Needing some advil Destroys confidence With a mental drain Physical hardship … Continue reading
Ticket to Paradise
We face good times And some bad times But there’s a way To make it all okay By receiving God’s love, The love from above His amazing grace That we now embrace With confidence And as a … Continue reading
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