Articles: 94
Poems and verse expressing worship, faith, longing, and the experience of Christian life.
What is a virtuous woman? Indeed, that is an intensely momentous question. For how can we attain that which we cannot define? After sundry attempts to attain the ultimate, a conclusion has been reached. A virtuous woman…
I grumble in the morning, “There’s so much to do, It’s my turn to do dishes, why couldn’t it be you?” The baby is sick with a fever you say; There goes my hopes of sewing today. Don’t touch me, don’t bump, I already said…
Hail to the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son! Hail to the time appointed, His reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, to set the captive free, to take away transgression, and rule in equity. He…
Our water pure from filter flows; It’s freed from dirt, bacteria, foes That quickly cause our bowels to churn Or e’en with fever cause to burn. You see, in Afric’s burning sun, Our water sources, every one Are priceless,…
A woman came to Jacob’s well, some water there to draw. She did not know that Christ would be there. He said, “Give me to drink,” for He was thirsty too, from traveling this weary way. The woman was surprised. She said,…
1. Though our names and ages vary, yet no title’s necessary, Old maid, young maid, single ladies—no such titles in God’s Word. Yet there is a title given when a maiden walks with God, The exalted high position of a…
You say you are free; Yet you are bound To pleasure, To hate, To the opinions of your peers. I say I am bound; Yet I am free For service, For love, For submission to the will of my God. And in this my bound liberty, I am…
Ah, that Crew! The Crew that mans That awesome Ship whose voyage spans From earth to heaven, the sea of time, A chosen Crew, a Ship sublime. A Crew unlike all crews, aboard A Ship unlike all ships; the Lord And Captain,…
Life's troubles round you seem to rise. And many foes mount to the skies The temptor comes at you with lies, Trust in God, trust in God! When battle rages long and sore. And faithful friends are found no more, The world…
I thought I knew how to love but I found that I really didn’t. I was just giving my love to those who loved me back— to the clean children, the respectable folk, the well-behaved teenagers, the obedient ones; but I…
PSALM 24:7-10; 71:23 M. A., 2005 1. Jesus, You are my LORD, King of nature restored, You conquered all my love! I’ve risen from the dead, Beauty in ashes’ stead, I’m resurrected now! 2. Your kingdom now has come, Your…
Flee, dark night! Joyful sunlight, drive all evil away! World, I want no more of your honor, pride, and power. I want to love you, Lord, alone! Let the sun of your favor shine on my heart, since Christ the Beloved has…
Anthoni Erfordter of Klagenfurt, Karnten, Austria, was converted by two Anabaptist messengers. He suffered much from local authorities and family, and eventually fled to Moravia, leaving his wife and children behind,…
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a…
1. What mean these stones on Jordan's bank? They bear unto our youth Memorial of the mighty Hand That wrought a path for truth. By faith we took the forward step into the river's brim, Upholding in our hearts and hands…
My life was always full of ease, I ate and slept in summer’s breeze. My parents, too, and other kin Have healthy, full, e’ensated been. Our only purpose we have known To find more grass; we’re ne’er alone, We live in…
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Thou art the Potter, I am the clay. Mold me and make me after Thy will, while I am waiting, yielded and still. Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Search me and try…
The night is dark, yet stars are studded Jewel-like on the midnight sky, Puffs of filmy clouds have scudded From the breezes’ evening sigh; On the wind a gentle calling Of a wooing nighttime bird; Dew, still falling,…
This sums up the spirit of Phil. 2:5-8: Because we children of Adam want to be great –HE BECAME SMALL. Because we are always seeking to climb higher –HE STEPPED DOWN. Because we will not stoop –HE HUMBLED HIMSELF.…
This unusual poem was sent to us s few months ago. I was impressed by this young man’s testimony. This poem does much to reveal the powerful effect of a modestly dressed, godly young lady. This note was attached to the…
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