Articles: 94
Poems and verse expressing worship, faith, longing, and the experience of Christian life.
The sun sets on another day. Kneeling, you realize you have nothing to say. It’s been so long since the fire burned hot, Replaced with darkness, your stomach a knot. It didn’t take much, just a slow drift away; If…
He was born in a stable, meant for beasts of the field. It was from the beginning that His will He would yield. He was never well-liked; despised by all men; Laughed to scorn, reviled—again, and again. Yes, His mission…
The early church in olden days Had a desire to tell The sinner about Jesus Christ, About Heaven and hell. Indeed, they were not perfect souls, But yet they loved their Lord; And strove to follow this command In spite of…
Is it only in the heartbreak, When confusion ‘round me churns, That I truly seek my Savior’s arms And my will toward Him turns? Is it only in the darkness, When I cannot see my way; Or when asked of something I do not…
Death seemed certain, the doctors all said. Was it really true “That in days he’d be dead”? He didn’t want to admit, yet he was driven by fear. He broadened his shoulders, hid every tear. Before he knew when his end…
1. This world is not my home, I’m just a passing through My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue; The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door, And I can’t feel at home in this world anymore. Chorus: O Lord,…
I used to pray for sunshine, No storms to mark the sky. For cool breezes and flowers To please and turn my eye. I used to pray for happiness, For smiles, joy, and peace. That all things would be easy, And all harsh…
O, Lord, breathe your life in each word that I speak; Help me in each sentence your honour to seek. Refrain me when words that will do no one good Would come to my lips; help me speak what I should. And when opportunity…
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving... -Colossians 4:2 The judge with whom the widow pled Would have ignored, But she implored Him to avenge her. So he said That he would heed And fill her need.…
A princess of God! It’s a calling sublime That merits my giving Of talent and time To grow in the glory Of what He would make-- My Father, the King, Will all ugliness take Away from my heart, That it tarnish no more And…
As a man was dying, his thoughts went back. Will I leave a good mark, that none can attack? I forsook all, on the alter I went Keeping nothing back, not even a cent. I wanted to do, all that was right. I sometimes…
As a man was wandering into the night, He searched for something, not found by sight. His heart was heavy, his flame growing dim. He thought of his future, the outlook seemed grim. “Why go on? What’s the purpose of…
Torn and battered, tattered shreds, Shards of a heart broken; Bleeding wounds, trials and tears, Pain of a word ill spoken. She holds on tight to the broken bits- Shatters of dreams once hoped for. Tears wash her cheeks…
It seems that Christians rich and poor, Persecuted or free, Claim that God has richly blessed them. But can this really be? One or the other must be wrong So let’s have a little quiz And see if we can figure out What a…
Alone in his house, a sinner found grace. Not knowing exactly just what he might face. What he had found, he could not deny, He had to tell someone, at least he would try. The world seemed so dark, now that he’d found…
Father, in my life’s young morning, Now I owe my all to Thee; You deserve my best, yea, utmost, For You’ve paid the price for me. Life seems young, and looks inviting, But I do not know the hour, When this life shall…
Hark! The heathen lands are calling, Asking, pleading—Hear their cry?! “Please send someone who will tell us How the Saviour came to die!” Perishing in sin’s sad anguish; Who will tell them of Christ’s love? Who will…
Another year has swiftly flown; Its days will not again be known. They’re spent and gone beyond recall. Through it, was Jesus Lord of all? Another year is ushered in; It’s free from spot and stain of sin. God hands it,…
Lead me down, my Master— Down the way You came; Leaving all behind You— Let me do the same. Down into the valley Where no human praise Comes to make me lofty, Comes to rule my days. Lead me down, my Master— Into…
Carelessly drifting, the world rushes on, For pleasure and folly, a gay, giddy throng; Led on by the glitter, the pride, and the show, So careless and thoughtless as years come and go; Unheeding the voice of the watchman…
So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. Lu. 14:33 You asked me to give up my home ... Then gave me welcome in many homes. You asked me to lay down my patriotism…
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