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   Forever Thine

   September 1, 2007 by SadieLady

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   Forever Thine Take my life, Take my heart. Make me a vessel to strive, You gave me a brand new start. Cleanse me within, I need your hand. You saved me from a life of sin, I have a home in that Promised Land. Lord, I am forever thine, You gave your son to die for me. You have given me your love, and your precious Holy Word devine, I am thine, so take my life and make me what you want me to be. I have nothing to offer and nothing to give, All I have is my weary soul. You reached down your love, and gave me a life to give, You cleansed me, made me pure and whole. I need thee every second of the day, I am thine forevermore. When I am lost you pick me…

   

   Last reply by SadieLady, September 1, 2007
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   I Am Always Here

   September 1, 2007 by SadieLady

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   I Am Always Here Through every trial that comes along, I am always near. Sometimes the weight may be heavy and it may seem long, I am always here. You wake up in the morning and feel depressed, All you can do is shed a tear. I am with you, and though the way seems hard, you are blessed, I am always here. Sometimes it may seem like you are empty inside, Sometimes it may feel like an eternity. It may seem like all you have done is tried, I am here and forever will be. It may seem like the way seems so distant and far, It may seems like it has been such a long and lonely year. I know exactly where you are, I am always here. I know exactly what you are…

   

   Last reply by SadieLady, September 1, 2007
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   The Great I Am

   September 1, 2007 by SadieLady

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   This is Fiction Just a young girl out there on my own, My mother abandoned me at a young age, My father was a drug addict and that is all I have ever known, I was built up with so much bitter and rage. I had seen it all, I was tired and worn. My heart had became cold and built a wall, For my heart was broken and torn. Why didn?t my mother care? Why did my father come home high? It seemed like I was not getting anywhere. I just wanted something good to pass by. Then came one night, A preacher at my door, He came in and showed me the Word of God and showed me what was right, I just knew I couldn?t take the life that I was living anymore. I called upon…

   

   Last reply by SadieLady, September 1, 2007
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   The Battle of Morning

   September 1, 2007 by tenderhearted

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   My slumber disturbed by that wretched sound, The attack of my alarm clock present, abound. The morning battle had started once more, That sworn enemy of mine started to roar. This war of wits, I am going to lose, Ah, a solution, Operation Big Snooze. Nothing between me and the bed, Except my soft pillow where I rest my head. All is right, once again, with me and the world, No great revelation, no secrets unfurled. I slip back into slumber, so quickly, amen, Then the battle cry of the alarm haunts me again. You wicked enemy, you disturb me once more, Why must you continue waging this war? Violent thoughts have entered my mind, Oh, how they …

   

   Last reply by Anon, September 1, 2007
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   The Battle Is Yours

   August 31, 2007 by SadieLady

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   The seas toss to and fro, The wind is blowing so fierce. Not knowing where to go, All I can do is cry out in tears. The battle is raging from day to day, I don?t know if I can make it through. Storms are coming my way Sometimes I feel like I don?t know what to do. But my Lord said, linger near, Give the battle over to me, I am with you, and will always be here, Just trust the one who died for you on Calvary. Lord, the battle is forever yours, You have won the victory, You have triumph forevermore, You calmed the storms, and set me free. Jesus took my battle and won the victory, The winds settled, and the storm passed away, He brought me down to a p…

   

   Last reply by Jerry, August 31, 2007
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   Is Heaven Your Home

   August 31, 2007 by SadieLady

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   The dream I dream today, Is for you to meet the one who died on Calvary, Someday this earth will all pass away, Is Heaven where you will be? This life on earth is but just a few years, We will have a life in eternity, It will either be perfection, or a place of pain and tears. Do you know that Heaven is where you will be? Jesus shed his Blood, He willingly gave his life. We can be cleansed of that flood, Will Heaven be your home? Or will you be in a place of agony and strife? The way may seem long, It has been a long journey I know, If we are God?s children, to Him we belong. Are you a child of God? Is Heaven where you will go? Do you know that Heaven …

   

   Last reply by SadieLady, August 31, 2007
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   qwerty one pager

   August 24, 2007 by qwerty guy

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   "Hi Lucifer, didn't recognize you!" My new saying. I practice it in my head. "Hi Lucifer, didn't recognize you!" I picture the different times I run into him. "Hi Lucifer, didn't recognize you!" All the different situation. "Hi Lucifer, didn't recognize you!" All the different people. "I wouldn't have preached like that." HI LUCIFER "Too much money goes toward....." HI LUCIFER "I love this ministry, but the way they..." HI LUCIFER, DIDN'T RECOGNIZE YOU! Think it's harsh? Lucifer was in a ministry, he said he would do things different Lucifer listened to preaching, he said he could preach better. Lucifer was a member of First Baptist Church of Heav…

   

   Last reply by sarcrew, August 26, 2007
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   a new poem I wrote

   August 25, 2007 by sarcrew

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   I did not see you then But You see me now I did not hear You then but You hear me now I did not know You then But You know me now As You knew me then And still you loved me If I knew you then Would I have loved you Thank You for knowing The time for me to be born For I see not now, but I believe I hear not now, but I believe I live now And you still love me

   

   Last reply by bibletotingunslinger, August 26, 2007
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    an old poem I wrote

    August 25, 2007 by sarcrew

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    I wrote this as a teen in the '70's and my dad later had it published in our church bulletin. Oh help me dear Lord For this I pray To honor Your Kingdom In all I say To be loving and kind To those met along the way And to become a better man As I grow each day To help others Whenever I can And to show the children that for which you stand To better myself In Thine own way In hope of serving You In Heaven someday Wayne At one time I tried to publish a book of poetry. I've had many published locally (and one nationally) but never got the book published.

    

    Last reply by bibletotingunslinger, August 26, 2007
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    Testing

    March 14, 2007 by Jerry

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    Testing Are you passing through a testing? Is your pillow wet with tears? Do you wonder what the reason, Why it seems God never hears? Why it is you have no answer To your oft-repeated plea, Why the heaven still is leaden As you wait on bended knee? Do you wonder as you suffer, Whether God does understand? And if so, why He ignores you, And fails to hold you in His hand? Do black doubts creep in, assail you, Fears without, and fears within, Till your brave heart almost falters And gives way to deadly sin? All God's testing have a purpose- Some day you will see the light. All He asks is that you trust Him, Walk by faith and not by …

    

    Last reply by mortisham, August 12, 2007
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    The Mirror...

    March 8, 2007 by annette_j

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    The Mirror I took a nice not so long look in the mirror today. I want to tell you what I saw: a little girl of about 13 years old sitting in a corner, all alone, for no one else to see. I looked around and there was no one there. I wanted so badly to console this little girl with a tear stained face. I asked why it was that she was crying. I thought I saw a glimmer of hope in this little girls face, but then she looked away. She whispered,

    

    Last reply by mortisham, August 12, 2007
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    If God Himself Be for Me

    March 23, 2007 by Jerry

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    If God Himself Be for Me 1. If God Himself be for me, I may a host defy; For when I pray, before me My foes, confounded, fly. If Christ, my Head and Master, Befriend me from above, What foe or what disaster Can drive me from His love? 2. This I believe, yea, rather, Of this I make my boast, That God is my dear Father, The Friend who loves me most, And that, whate'er betide me, My Savior is at hand Through stormy seas to guide me And bring me safe to land. 3. I build on this foundation, That Jesus and His blood Alone are my salvation, The true, eternal good. Without Him all that pleases Is valueless on earth; The gifts I owe to Jesus Alone my lov…

    

    Last reply by mortisham, August 12, 2007
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    I delight in Christ Jesus, my only Saviour

    March 20, 2007 by ltl

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    I delight in Christ Jesus, my only Saviour, Him who shed His pure blood for me on the Cross: I am in His merciful eyes full of favour: Though my soul deserve nothing but to be lost. I shall praise my beloved King: Who made void death

    

    Last reply by mortisham, August 12, 2007
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    A Servants Prayer

    April 12, 2007 by tenderhearted

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    Oh, Lord, bring thy strength, Help me, for I am weak and tired; All praise and honor to thy glory, May you keep me eternally inspired. I rejoice in your eternal love, I pray for your everlasting grace; Take the world from my shoulders, Pour thy sweet spirit upon my face. May you, Holy Father, be my armor And your Son

    

    Last reply by mortisham, August 12, 2007
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    Why All The Trouble?

    April 9, 2007 by ltl

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    O world, O world, why all the trouble, Running to and fro for answers in vain? Why set up solutions to make more problems And destroy yourself piece by piece? You spend billions and years to fight nasty AIDS, And teach "safe sex" to the innocent young: When God's Word says firm and clear: "Thou shalt not commit adultery." Teach husbands and wives to be faithful to each other, Teach the young ones to keep clean for their future spouses. So, why, O why, shake your fist against God, When His way is clearly the best? You hold meetings and debates to stop wars, And beg and plead for an end to all nukes: When God's Word stands strong and says: "Thou shalt do no…

    

    Last reply by mortisham, August 12, 2007
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    Just A Little Sparrow

    July 25, 2003 by Jerry

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    [url=http://www.earnestlycontending.com/realmccoy/F_J/littlesparrow.html][b]Just A Little Sparrow[/b][/url] [i](Dedicated to all the little children)[/i] I?m just a little sparrow ? Oh, please don?t forget me, Lord! I?m trusting in Your promises, Still believing in Your Word. I?m just a little sparrow ? With these tears, it?s hard to see, But I know my Heavenly Father Is always watching over me. I?m just a little sparrow ? So small and scared, I know; But Jesus died for all my sins, He washed me white as snow. I?m just a little sparrow ? But one thing I know is true: Jesus loves all the little children, And I know He loves me too! I?m just a li…

    

    Last reply by mortisham, August 12, 2007
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    Nature's Orchestra

    May 19, 2007 by tenderhearted

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    Isa 14:7 The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing. The orchestral tunings of the forest, Ringing resonantly across the sea. Fireflies light the blackening sky, Graceful lady bugs preparing to dance. The fish gather near the shore, Tails splashing as tambourines. Violins and cellos are the crickets chirp. Spiders strumming their webs like harps. The brass ensemble is ready to march, Frogs and ducks standing side by side, Hummingbird wings flutter like cymbals, Rattlers shake their tails like maracas. Elephants sounding the trumpets, Mockingbirds sing a joyful noise, Rising above the applauding trees, The mo…

    

    Last reply by mortisham, August 12, 2007
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    OH LORD

    May 19, 2007 by tenderhearted

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    Oh LORD, My sin is a boulder, So heavy to bear upon my heart. Please make it as a pebble, To cast away in the sea. Oh LORD, the pebble is in my hand, Yet, I hold on to it so tight. Please change it to sand, And put this sin under my feet. Oh Lord, I can't get out of the sand, I am blinded by the pleasures I feel. Please change this sand to glass, Show me what is on the other side. Oh Lord, I don't understand, There is light through the glass. "Look closer, dear child, it's only a mirror; The light that's upon you is a reflection of ME."

    

    Last reply by mortisham, August 12, 2007
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    A Mother's Love

    May 14, 2007 by Jerry

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    I know I am posting this a day late, but I didn't have an opportunity to do so last night. This was taken from our church bulletin. A Mother's Love A Mother's love is something that no one can explain, It is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain, It is endless and unselfish and enduring come what may For nothing can destroy it or take that love away... It is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking, And it never fails or falters even though the heart is breaking... It believes beyond believing when the world around condemns, And it glows with all the beauty of the rarest, brightest gems. It is far beyond defining, it defies all explanati…

    

    Last reply by mortisham, August 12, 2007
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    The Seasons of My Life

    February 28, 2007 by tenderhearted

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    I wrote this when I first got saved. Innocent and sweet. Running around, In bare little feet. I basked in the sun, I played in the rain, Lived for the day, Life was simple and plain. And then came my teens, And it was like fall, What was once big to me, Became very small. I fell from His Grace, Like the leaves from a tree, Never seeing the trouble, That was waiting for me. The years went by, Like a bad winter storm. HE graced me with blankets, He kept my heart warm. I still never looked, I refused to see, My LORD and SAVIOUR, In front of me. And then I saw HIM! HE made my heart sing! He gave new life, Just like it was spring. Whenever the fal…

    

    Last reply by mortisham, August 12, 2007
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    Untitled... just something that I wrote to vent.

    May 25, 2007 by Smashlee

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    I wrote this a few days ago. Recently many people that I know have stiffened their necks toward my pastor as well as toward God. Unfortunately this has caused a huge strain in our church. I guess this was just my way of venting. Constantly sickened, the hurt in me quickens Can't you see the innocent hearts that are now pain-stricken? Things changed in a flash, now it's hard to relax Because of rebellion and hypocrisy, we can't even go back To where we were, where we've been, we'll never see it again Please come out of the cave that your heart's dwelling in Look way down inside, there is love that's alive Longing to be freed, but yet you force it to hide Is remors…

    

    Last reply by mortisham, August 12, 2007
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    Pledge of Honor

    June 27, 2007 by ltl

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    Pledge of Honor ================= God made Man in His own image, and assigned him with two great mandates. "Love Me with all your soul and heart, and love your neighbor as yourself." See this world filled with injustice! With sin and violence Satan reigns, Mothers crying for their dead children: Amidst the earth, filled with tyranny. Rulers with no hearts nor conscience, Cloaking their filth with earthly wealth. Idols glaring everywhere - Upon the earth where evil reigns. Who will stand in this dark age? And show forth this dead world God's mandate? Men of honor, and integrity, Heart of strength and godly love. Abiding and preaching the gospel of Chris…

    

    Last reply by mortisham, August 12, 2007
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    I wrote this a few weeks before my wedding day 12 years ago

    July 2, 2007 by 5dumplings@home

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    I?m getting ready to be a wife-- I guess I?m scared to death. I?ll be starting a brand new life. I keep holding my breath. Will he like the way I cook When he?s eaten it for a year? Will he like the way I look? Will he still call me ?dear?? Will he tire of my senseless talk When I?m tired and half asleep? Will he get bored with my slow walk And ahead of me leap? Will he still playfully pull my hair When it is gray and thin? Will he still think me a gem so rare Worthy as now to win? All these are in the hands of God-- No better hands I?ll find To guide us on the path we?ll trod And our hearts together to bind. On Marriage

    

    Last reply by mortisham, August 12, 2007
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    You Did It All For Me

    June 3, 2007 by hermanj

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    This is the text to a song I'm writing. I thought I would post it here and get comments before I get too far in writing the music. Feel free to criticize...I am the first to admit I'm not very good at writing lyrics. You did it all for me Two thousand years ago, a man walked this earth He came with no fanfare, in a stable his mother gave birth He came with one purpose, he came to die for me And because of what Jesus did, I now can live set free [Chorus] Lord, you were mocked by the crowd; you were falsely accused you were crowned with sharp thorns; you were beaten and bruised you were sentenced to die; you were hung on a tree You shed your blood, and you d…

    

    Last reply by mortisham, August 12, 2007
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    Lord, I Don't Understand

    July 7, 2007 by hermanj

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    Most of you are not aware of this, but I have recently had a flare-up of a health issue I've had for several years. I was unable to sleep one night, and I started writing these words, which I plan to write music for eventually. Lord, I Don't Understand by Jim Herman Lord, as I've traveled down the path you've laid for me I've passed through many trials, and they've sent me to my knees But Lord, I've had some problems that I don't understand Yet I know that in your time, I will see your mighty hand Lord, I don't understand the trials I face Lord, I don't understand why it's hard to run this race But Lord, I remember that you're in control And Lord, I'll keep …

    

    Last reply by mortisham, August 12, 2007