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The dogwood is a sacred symbol of a Man, most misunderstood. Thinking He was only a False Prophet, they hung Him on this Cross of wood. From that day forward, the tree's branches began growing twisted, and small, its limbs, all bent and weak. Its blood-stained...
How beautiful is the Red Christmas Rose It was sent for all of those Who believe Jesus is from Heaven above His Red Christmas Rose was given in love. The red color represents the blood He shed The thorns are like the ones which encircled His head In order to set each...
The Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost Make up this amazing Trinity. Three nails that held Jesus to the cross; Yes, there's blood saving power in the three. Three wise men came, from far away, Bearing gifts for their Christ Child in the hay. But, little did they know...
Praise God! Praise God! For the birth of His Lamb. That little King of Kings, that was born in Bethlehem. God sent down His only son to pay sins price for everyone, So, Praise God for the birth of His Lamb. Praise God for His wonderful grace; And for sending His...
They screamed for His’ blood, yelling.........He’s guilty, let Him die;Nail Him to that cross, let Him be crucified. Who does He think He is, claiming to be God’s Son?Carry out His sentence, hurry, let the job be done. A pauper, pretending to be a prince, saying His’...
There is so much I need to say To ask forgiveess this very day Teach me to Pray Lord Give me some guidance as I kneel to pray For some reason I do not know what to say Just give me a sign as I try to find the words To express my failures and lack of concern Teach me...
Can we capture the love of God As a smile is caught on camera? Can we capture the light of God As a moth is confined in a jam jar? Can we capture the flood of his great mercy, Or rein in the fullness of his grace? No more than we can draw boundary lines around an...
The clouds. I watch them change. From pink to purple, to yellow, to silver. And I notice that, whatever their hue, though they may change to grey, and reflect the sombre shade, of my heart. I still see the blue, behind them still. And the blue. The blue remains....
Jesus might say, "I give you this solemn warning! Don't tell me how you behaved on a Sunday morning! I'd rather hear about how you behaved on a Monday afternoon. Now that's worship of a different tune. How did you treat folk when no church folk were around? That's...
There are songs in the night Which the light of day cannot reach It takes sorrow of soul to touch that deep There is peace of spirit That joy cannot bring It takes loss to still the heart’s constant stirring There is humbleness of heart Only gained through pain And in...
The tree is lit, The gifts are wrapped, And snow lies on the roof All in stillness Awaits the time Of God's great gift of love Rejoice my heart And give Him praise, For Christ the Lord is born He left His throne, He came to earth, And died upon the cross He came to...
I have a precious place to go When things get to be too much. I sit on the bridge that overlooks Beautiful scenery, and rest. I whisper prayers and at times I sing, Waiting for His loving touch. I seek His peace and His will for my life, Just wanting to be enough. I...
Do we just call upon the Lord when we're distressed, When our lives are upside down and in a mess? Maybe that's why our prayers fall on deaf ears, Because our cries of help are all He ever hears. Do you ever look toward heaven, then just pause To praise God and to...