Poetry

“I’ll Have a Little More of Your Salt, Please”

by Sharon Patterson March 23, 2012
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“You are the salt of the earth…” —Matthew 5:13a Said the judge in his court at the end of the case To the Christian lawyer adjusting his papers in place: “The law has lost clarity in the land, It’s become weak, watered-down and bland. No one desires justice, just to win at any cost. No [...]

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Who Am I?

by Jan Lutz February 21, 2012
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Some say that I am an accident unwanted a mass of tissue a mistake a product of conception a non-person a potential human being I AM A CHILD IN THE WOMB Others say that I am a blessing a gift of God an answer to prayer a welcome addition to their family part of God’s [...]

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Pentecost

by Jan Lutz June 2, 2011
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Jesus’ followers gathered together With one accord Sound from heaven of mighty rushing wind Filling the whole house Divided tongues like fire Setting them apart Filling them all with the Holy Spirit Speaking in other tongues Everyone from far and near Hears in mother tongue Some are amazed Some perplexed Others mock them as drunk [...]

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Road to Emmaus

by Jan Lutz April 1, 2011
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While traveling to Emmaus From Jerusalem Another Man walked with us But we did not know Him. He asked what we’d been saying And why we were so sad He must be a stranger here For the news He hadn’t heard. We started to inform Him Of events which had occurred During these last three [...]

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Prayer Is…

by Jan Lutz February 5, 2011
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A silent cry Or an uttered plea Beseeching Begging Persistently. Praising God The Father, Son, And Holy Spirit, Three in One. Confession Revealing Guilt from sin Seeking to be Restored again. Heartfelt thanks And gratitude Living life with A God-pleasing Attitude. Prayer is asking Prayer is praise Prayer is confession Prayer is thanksgiving. Hear our [...]

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Christmas Poems

by Jan Lutz December 9, 2010
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Advent Candles May Advent candles Light the way To Bethlehem’s manger Where the Christ Child lay. As we celebrate His birth— The One who came To bring PEACE ON EARTH.   What Is Your Name? What is Your name, little Child in the manger, Come to earth as one of us? What is Your name, [...]

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A Warning, a Wish, and a Woe

by Mariane Holbrook September 10, 2010
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She lies in her crib through no fault of her own, A girl of eight months, so they say. No blanket or pillow to cuddle up to, And this goes on day after day. For she is an orphan with no one to care; A nurse keeps her barely alive. The porridge they give her [...]

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The Subtleness of Satan

by Jan Lutz August 9, 2010
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Adam and Eve were dwelling In the Garden of Eden Satan came to tempt them And lead them into sin. He used their visual senses And their curiosity To lure them to partake of Forbidden fruit of the Tree. He told that sinless woman What she wanted to believe She sinned and tempted Adam Who [...]

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Mary or Martha

by Jan Lutz August 1, 2010
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Martha fixed a banquet— Mary sat at Jesus’ feet. One hungered for spiritual food— One prepared earthly meat. Martha complained to Jesus: “Mary hasn’t done her share To help me with this meal. Tell her to help me prepare.” Jesus said to Martha: “You worry about worldly things. Mary has chosen wisely And to My [...]

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Blessed Gift of Parenthood

by Jan Lutz June 1, 2010
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Blessed gift of parenthood Given by God the Source of good Sent to humankind from heaven Thanks to God for it be given Hear us, Father, as we pray For all parents on this day With Your precious, saving love Guard and keep them from above. Keep them free from sin’s dread stain Help them [...]

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Not to Me

by A Mother May 19, 2010
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When you made me bend over Face down on the bed And hold the position While you used the red paddle Or the oak switch Or the board When repeatedly the sound Of my flesh being struck filled the room And my silence was cause for more blows And my cries of pain were seen [...]

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