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Treachery's Kiss
The kiss upon the cheek.
The countenance glazed
With feigned friendship.
The onlookers in the know
With slander, besmirching
And judgment.
The menacing swords
Having Father's approval,
Furthering His plan.
Still I must forgive.
Count it all loss
For the excellency...
The “Abundant Life”
Aug14 by justhappeneduponthis
Apostle Paul by Rembrandt
Some of the “things go better with Christ” testimonies disappoint me. Their perception of blessing is so shallow; is so geared toward what is going on with other people in fellowship.
Jesus said that He had...
Stephen, First of the Martyr Trail
Jun2 by justhappeneduponthis
We couldn’t resist his message
Or wisdom he brought to bear
Or censure his grasp of history
No Jew could defeat him there.
And none could resist his spirit
Unmixed, and unbought by pride,
And heeding only his Master
Right to...
Lazarus
Is there news of his arrival?
Have they seen him on the way?
How we need his hand of healing,
How we need his strength to pray!
Yet this waiting, wretched waiting,
While our brother slips away.
Was the message given promptly?
Was he begged to make all speed?
Was he told...
Tell Me the Stories
Jun10 by justhappeneduponthis
Tell me the stories of Jesus
I long to hear.
Things I would ask Him to tell me
If He were here.
Scenes by the wayside,
Tales of the Sea,
Stories of Jesus
Tell them to me.
Remember the old Sunday School tune? And the children’s illustrated...
The note read briefly, "Pastor Keith, may I see you in your study for a few moments at 5:00 P.M. on Monday? Bruce Benton" It had been given to Keith by staff on Monday morning. Dropped into Sunday's collection plate.
Keith had spent a most painful twenty-four hours since his rebuke from the...
Keith approached the pulpit, looked at all the familiar faces and gulped:
"Brothers and sisters, I was moved profoundly by something which I read last night about the priesthood of all believers. I am going to speak now from the heart. I love you. I want to see Jesus glorified in you. You will...
Grounded Eagle
Aug19 by justhappeneduponthis
The farmer found it at the headland of his corn acreage next to the woodlot. Apparently it had injured its wing and it looked rather comical hopping around in an effort to stay clear. But in moments when it rested he could not help but admire its...
Tonic of Thanksgiving
Jul23 by justhappeneduponthis
Would I just give thanks
When the hurt persists
When the nagging nuisance
Hangs around.
I would muster images
Of good fortune
Of scores of favours
God-sent.
Family, fitness,
Travel, training,
Friends who bring a smile,
Healings...
They Jest
Aug3 by justhappeneduponthis
They jest at each story
Of pain most severe,
And puzzlement
No man can end.
Of how only
Jesus could
Break through the walls
Of struggle,
A strong and true friend.
“It’s just meant for losers,”
They chide every time.
“Who hear what they
Wanted to hear.”...
Candidacy Sermon
Sep25 by justhappeneduponthis
This was an interesting development. Glenn was a university student who had attended their fellowship during five years at the college. Served an additional three in a distant city as understudy. He was now a new preacher looking for a pulpit…...
Jesus: Here and Now
Nov4 by justhappeneduponthis
Echoes of Azusa Street
Sam and Dave had a zany idea. Or was it really so far-fetched? Both widowers, retired in their late sixties. Children all grown. Homesteads sold for modest apartments. They had been friends for a lifetime. School...
He Goeth Before
He goeth before
And none can change the order.
He goeth before
And scopes the next day’s climb.
He goeth before
Through every kind of weather.
And knoweth their strength,
Their tender lambing time.
He goeth before
And sweet will be the grazing.
The waters pure
To slake...
The Dialogue
“Just shake him
And he falls
I tell ya’.
Shake him and he falls.
Remove the perks
And pandering
The sense of
E’er do well
And in short time
This Job of yours
Will court my gates
Of Hell.”
“You have him
For your worst
A season
House and home
And health.
All standing lost
The...
Sacrifice of Praise
Oct6 by justhappeneduponthis
I hadn’t felt like singing
As things were too messed up.
I hadn’t felt like giving thanks
Before Communion’s cup.
I hadn’t felt the blessing
That often comes with praise.
I hadn’t seen the sunshine
In oh, so many days.
The business it was...
A Courtroom Someday
Jul8 by justhappeneduponthis
Attorney Reading by Daumier
The judge is so stern.
He frightens me.
The case is my life-
What end shall be?
The gallery is filled,
An angel crowd.
The docket is called-
My name read loud.
Accuser declares,
His brief is packed
With evil I...
Holy Ghost, Indweller
Oct24 by justhappeneduponthis
Painting by Colleen Shay
Peace, be still, little heart,
I am here.
Now you hail Christ as Lord-
Cease from fear!
I am your promised help,
Draw from me.
My sure wisdom is yours,
You will see.
As the mysteries of God
Are made known,
And...
That You Might Be Healed
Oct13 by justhappeneduponthis
James 5:
16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
We are going to foul up. Let us not forget the stuff of which we are made...
The Appointment
Nov4 by justhappeneduponthis
I love Jesus’ words to Paul as recorded in Acts 26. Apparently they were spoken on that Damascus Road of conversion (Acts 9).
16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a...
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How Could a Loving God?
Sep30 by justhappeneduponthis
Tell me, could a God of love
Bring war upon the earth?
Or grip a life in cancer’s curse,
Or maim a child at birth?
Tell me, could a God of peace
Delight in streets of crime?
Or shackle once-whole lives to drugs...