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Same God
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob still pierces hearts to the truth and renews minds today. The same God who was at the beginning, is with us now. He doesn’t change, nor will He ever stop loving you. In … Continue reading
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Battle Ready
Worry looks ahead. Regret looks back. Inward is focused On what I lack. Outward is weak, Yet God is strong. I trust in the One To Whom I belong. Striving for peace, Yet longing for battle. Looking above, I won’t … Continue reading
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Choices
Sometimes I wonder why people say, “it was meant to happen this way.” Many people believe that God’s intended plan for our lives is default and will happen no matter what, no matter our choices, good or bad. Was that … Continue reading
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Ministry Mantra
A poem written to encourage all who face the joys and many challenges of ministry and service in the Lord’s work: Toil, burdens, discouragement, come swift When we answer the call to use our gifts. Some days we are filled … Continue reading
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Something Strange
“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.” 1 Peter 4:12, ESV. As a child of God, this verse doesn’t scare me (Trials, … Continue reading
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The Seed
You planted a seed in me; eternal life’s voice. Your essence cultivated; my soul does rejoice. Nurtured forth with time, Growing roots divine. Sprouting, springing from confines of earth, You call me Your own; I know my worth. Days into … Continue reading
Isolation = Extinction
I visited a historical landmark of a society that was extreme and believed in celibacy – men and women living apart from one another never to join. Not surprisingly, this radical group became extinct as they had no offspring. They … Continue reading
I Need Thee
Sometimes, the words of hymns that have been sung for generations strikes a chord in our hearts. Be blessed by the lyrics to this relevant and meaningful song… let the words soak into your soul and speak to you: I … Continue reading
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Tagged at the feet of Jesus, Christian poetry, hymn, lyrics, Music, poem, poems, poet, Poetry, poets, song, worship
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When Storms Come
Driving toward my destination, the conditions ahead were unmistakable – dark clouds, threatening weather ahead. The sight was starkly different than the sunshine directly above me, which indicated a sunny, beautiful day. Knowing that ominous clouds would soon greet me, … Continue reading
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One Life
“Only one life, ’twill soon be passed, Only what’s done for Christ will last.” So, to Your precepts, I’ll hold fast; All evil I shall henceforth cast. My heart should not be downcast, For your love has surpassed All the … Continue reading
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What Is Freedom to You?
Many of my beloved readers are from different countries. As you may know, I am from the US and today is our “Independence Day.” It causes me to think about “freedom.” Even though it seems America has an abundance of … Continue reading
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Kingdoms
We’ve all tried to build kingdoms on our own. Banes of existence in castles, on thrones. Set high above, which should be brought low. Raising flags from depths of the undertow. Making selfish decrees of empty intent; Proclaiming independence from … Continue reading
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Rachel D. Lyne 