I don’t know what I’ve done in life. Perhaps I sinned somehow. I’m too sick and weak to work, to sow or reap or plow. I lie here day by day at this rich man’s gate, but I hardly think he notices my fate. Do the dogs come to taste me or to comfort me? I really wish I...
My name is Jonah. Now listen to me, As I tell you how I lived in the depths of the sea. It all started one day when I heard the Lord's voice. I had to make a terrible choice. "Go unto Nineveh," I heard the Lord say, "And cry out against their evil way." I well...
If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a thousand times! Wipe your feet! Wipe your feet! Alright! Alright! Someone else’s arms look very sweet! Watch your weight! Watch your weight! Why do you have to eat so much! How I long for someone else’s touch! All you ever do is...
What difference does it make, if all I do is die! Was I foolish, or was I clever? It really doesn't matter, if I really don't live forever! Ah, but Jesus conquered even the grave! So, death is not my master! I am not death's slave! Now, being foolish or being wise,...
Inspired by a clean teen ralley at church and by a special high school friend met while riding the bus. The fire of desire becomes only a glowing ember, and mid summer night’s love fades to the coldness of December. But the kindnesses of lovers, the things they do and...
Jesus! Jesus! The news was quickly spread. The one who heals the sick has come-the one who raises the dead! Whatever news the people heard, the people wanted more; the condemnation of the rich, the comfort of the poor. One such man, a Pharisee, a leader of the...
Grow these fruits in me, oh Lord. Let these fruits be my reward. Let them be sweet and full of seed, so others will want what they most need, so others will want your love and grace, so others will see your smiling face. When others are cruel, in the things they do...
This poem was inspired by Chuck Swindol who spoke on Insight for Living June 13, 2006 www.insight.org or www.bottradionetwork.com He makes the valid point that forgiveness does not necessarily fix all the consequences of a sin. Because of Jesus Christ, I am now...
"Daniel shall be over all the kingdoms of the land." The other men who ruled with Daniel, they were filled with hate. Since Daniel was exalted now, their jealousy was great. Daniel, Daniel, what are you going to do? Daniel, Daniel, what will happen to you? The men...
I can hear their voices my soul is filled with fright! I tremble beneath my covers They argue every night. His hands are hands of iron. His voice is from the flames of Hell! He slaps her face like thunder. Glass is breaking, and something heavy fell. Like a lion, he...