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Poem: By His Grace

By His grace, we are wonderfully saved;

know that we shall live… beyond the grave.

Through Salvation’s gift, our sins are waived

and upon His palms, our names are engraved.

Faith doesn’t spring from human nature,

nor is it something that we can nurture.

In His efficacious grace, we can be sure -

for Truth is borne out, within the Scriptures.

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on February 29, 2012 at 8:38am — No Comments

Poem: Colored People

Do you realize that races are overrated,

since God is no respecter of persons?

Colored perceptions of hatred and bigotry

may ultimately destroy our existence.

Who needs people that:

• Lack brotherly love and respect for others

• Lust for power, wealth and domination

• Lack vision and purpose

• Lack maturity and wisdom

• Have attitudes of superiority

• Are poor in spirit

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on February 2, 2012 at 8:02am — No Comments

Poem: Golden Rule

I’m gently reminded of an old lesson,

that takes me back to Sunday School;

something, we’ve seem to have forgotten,

is living by the Bible’s “golden rule”.

For walking in God’s, true Love

towards others is always fashionable.

Remember! He has promised us strength

to operate under His “Christian label”.

When abiding by the principles of His Word,

we are able to treat others properly.

Desiring to be our…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on February 2, 2012 at 8:00am — No Comments

Poem: God Within

Though Life can be extremely difficult

and experiences can deeply traumatize us,

we can learn to control how we respond -

as demonstrated by our Lord, Christ Jesus.

For He alone is the hope of our glory;

when we show genuine, jubilant enthusiasm,

we naturally exhibit that “God is within”;

thus, we’re able… to bridge sin’s chasm.

This separation from God can be overcome

with daily…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on January 19, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Poem: Transforming Power

The foolishness of Jehovah is…

wiser than the intellect of Mankind.

The overwhelming evidence is available,

by examining the thoughts of His mind.

Some may ask: “How is that possible?”

By reading and studying His Holy Word.

The Scriptures were divinely inspired

and in the hearts of men were stirred.

Love conquers all, from the “inside out”,

by the piercing of the human…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on January 19, 2012 at 9:58am — No Comments

Poem: Toxic Doctrines

Are your ears being tickled?

Is your soul’s carnality being fed?

Are you running on the wrong path?

Are you blindly being led?

What is your theology?

What do you really believe?

Where will you spend eternity?

Does The Word match… what you perceive?

Continually, out of your mouth,

the desires of your heart flow;

understand your true motivation;

move beyond the Church’s status quo.

Be…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on January 6, 2012 at 7:07am — No Comments

Poem: Intellectual Postulations

Sadly, there are many intellectual postulations

that are well meaning, but fatally flawed.

One can only end up with an unholy mixture from…

combining Man’s religious views with God’s Law.

Beyond the constraints of the mental realm,

the human template of thought cannot contain God.

Yet after more than two thousand years of Church,

lessons are still not learned; so it’s not odd…

to see a skeptical world,…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on January 6, 2012 at 7:05am — No Comments

Poem: These Earthly Things

Lord, the possessions of Earth

have no permanent grip on my soul;

help me to focus solely on You,

knowing that everything else will fade…

into the background, from my view.

Lord, the knowledge of Your Kingdom

has been slowly seeping into my spirit;

my heart longs for new songs to sing.

Help me to absorb more of Your ways,

while I forget about… these earthly things.

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on December 15, 2011 at 4:14pm — No Comments

Poem: Vastness of the Kingdom

How can mortals completely envision heaven?

Exploring the fullness of what we’ll see,

will surely take many human lifetimes,

in order to take in… all things of eternity.

Whatever God has prepared for us -

conceived from infinite possibilities,

the sight of its beauty lies beyond our mental grasp,

whose description, exceeds one’s vocabulary.

What is the secret name reserved for…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on December 15, 2011 at 9:32am — No Comments

Book Review: Heaven is for Real (by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent)

Heaven is for Real, is a compelling read; most people can devour this book in under three hours, given its straight-forward approach to its storyline. This book is about the true, near-death experience of Todd’s son, Colton, before his fourth birthday. Any parent, who has dealt with significant sicknesses that have…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on December 15, 2011 at 9:31am — No Comments

Poem: Oasis

O Lord, my spirit is weakened and parched,

from trudging through this present wilderness.

Send down on me Your abundant showers,

which are scented with Christ’s righteousness.

Transform the dry soil of my life;

please renew my strength and sustain me;

let my joy bloom once more with Your splendor;

keep my eyesight focused solely on Thee.

Rescue me from the encroachment of…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on December 15, 2011 at 9:29am — No Comments

Poem: Chaff Removal

Oh my Lord, once again I’m before you,

begging that You sift my heart.

Insure the chaff of my life is blown away,

while allowing the kernels of Your truth

to be planted in me, for the purpose of bearing…

spiritual fruit that delights You.

The door of my heart has been unhinged;

You may enter my threshing mill anytime –

even if You need to wake me.

Lift me up and shake me without ceasing,

until the day I’m stored in Your…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on November 9, 2011 at 7:32am — No Comments

Poem: The Full Beauty of Thee

Lately, life has been rough and coarse;

how have I strayed off course?

Be my light and show the way,

for You alone are Love’s real source.

O my Lord, please touch me

with Your spiritual purity!

Open my eyes, that I may see…

the full beauty of Thee.

Cure me of my blindness,

as I wander in this wilderness;

meet me where I am,

with Your loving kindness.

O my Lord, please touch me

with Your spiritual purity!

Open my eyes, that I…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on November 9, 2011 at 7:30am — No Comments

Poem: And God Spoke!

Frankly, it’s still seems quite odd

to debate the religion of Science

with regard to the existence of God.

Within the vacuum of deep space,

we know that there was an invisible force

that caused the “Big Bang” to take place.

Calculating the Universe’s starting point

can’t explain “why” we’re here on this planet,

despite pretty charts and graphs of datapoints.

Principles of Science can not contest

the presence of Jehovah on Earth

by using…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on November 9, 2011 at 7:26am — No Comments

Poem: Embryonic Ideal

How can I change the World that I see,

unless I’m willing to begin with me?

Sharing the Word via the use of Godly platitudes

fails to work with the wrong heart’s attitude.

As human, we’re all inherently flawed;

we all need God’s grace and to not be judged by His law.

Although the world is in a hurting mess,

there's help available for these times of distress.

We have within us the ability to find

solutions for the battles of our minds.

It’s certainly…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on November 9, 2011 at 7:24am — No Comments

Poem: SATOR Squares

It’s very surprising that “SATOR Squares”

seem to appear everywhere

the mighty Roman army had gone;

can they together, really belong?

Can anyone else see

inside this puzzle’s mystery?

It’s…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on September 13, 2011 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Poem: Way of The Cross

Tis important to remember,

the holy Standard that was set for us!

Its purchase was selflessly made

by our beloved Christ Jesus.

Upon Calvary, this single sacrifice

of Jehovah’s perfect, atoning Lamb

completely demonstrates the truest form of Love

from our God, the Great I Am.

Lord, we may not entirely comprehend,

how Your ways are superior to our own,

but we need to realize that we’re called

to reach towards Your Kingdom… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on September 13, 2011 at 8:41am — No Comments

Poem: Enabling Success

God’s heavenly desires and ways

are much higher than our own.

Spiritual maturity is required

to reach towards His holy throne.

Hidden within the Scriptures

is a common, universal theme –

Application of Biblical principles

is needed to achieve our earthly dreams.

Under guidance of the Spirit,

prophets captured God’s intended plan;

laid out to see was Yahweh’s vision –

for the true success of Man.

The written Word of God

can be…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on August 9, 2011 at 4:19am — No Comments

Poem: True Contentment

Know God and know peace,

leaning not on your own understanding.

Earthly troubles will never cease -

Use faith to quell the inner longing.

Regardless of your circumstance,

you are empowered to be an overcomer.

Rejoice in the midst of difficulties;

in His Presence, find holy favor.

He has promised to supply our needs!

Things can not fill the hole of one’s heart.

Cleanse your mind with His Word;

desire Truth that only Jehovah can…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on August 9, 2011 at 4:17am — No Comments

Poem/Song: Just a Word, Lord

Just a word, Lord…

is what I desire today.

Often I devote quality time with Thee,

hoping to learn more of your Holy ways.

Just a word, Lord…

keeps me moving forward with You;

embrace me with Your Presence,

in everything that I say and do.

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Just a word, Lord…

provides me with Everlasting Life.

Being focused on You,

reduces the noise of earthly strife.

Just a word, Lord…

completely captures my heart.

My…