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Poem: And Yet His Hand...

Despite the trials of this earthly world

and the continued foolishness of men,

God wants His Principles completely unfurled -

For He loves His Children, while hating sin.

His anger is not turned away

and yet His Hand is outstretched still.

Our Salvation awaits its appointed day

with the meshing of our spirits to His Will.

As long as we continue to breathe,

there's Hope for us to loving cleave;

He's promised that His Spirit will never… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on September 12, 2009 at 5:07am — No Comments

Poem: For Your Review

Once my earthly journey is complete,

humbly I'll stand before Your judgment seat.

So in advance I faithfully pray to have

a positive ruling for you to mete.

Grace and mercy carried me;

Your covering on my life you should see.

Hopefully You'll remember that I

promoted Your Kingdom for eternity.

Despite flaws and failures absurd,

hidden in my heart is Your Holy Word.

An attitude of lifelong praise I've spoken

based on what I've… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on September 12, 2009 at 5:07am — No Comments

Poem: The Bridegroom Cometh

Preparations by the Groom have been completed;

He joyfully awaits the day

that marks the remainder of eternity

when the Church shall be swept away.

He has created a wondrous place

where rows of mansions are perfectly aligned.

Angels will sing beautiful songs

announcing souls' arrival; including yours and mine.

Despite imperfections of His bride,

the Lord daily intercedes with heartfelt prayer.

The celestial wedding feast shall take… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on September 11, 2009 at 12:03pm — No Comments

Poem: Human Behavior

It's hard to extol the merits of mankind

and to lavish excessive praise is insane;

recognize the gamut of vain emotion

and treatment of our brothers that's inhumane.

The natural nature of man is hardly good -

Proof is found in our vocabulary;

despite incredible accomplishments of this world,

poor relationships of man to extremes are still carried.

Our literature and news is littered

with ugly views of crime and hate.

For brief review… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on September 11, 2009 at 12:02pm — No Comments

Poem: If I Were...

If I were...

truly illuminated, what would you see?

Could the brightness of Christ fully shine

and the persona of me disappear?

If I were...

gifted, in other unknown ways.

Would I be able to discover them

or would I choose to deny them anyway?

If I were...

blessed, beyond Earthly needs.

How much of myself would I be willing to share,

besides just money and possessions?

If I were...

eloquent, in my verbose… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on September 4, 2009 at 5:36am — No Comments

Poem: Human Warranty

Etched into the soul's fine print
should be the motto "Handle with Care";
but Man's nature to ignore instruction
is manifested in Life's disrepair.

To have God's Word in written form
could be viewed as a "Human Warranty",
where divine ground rules for all
has abundance in the best that Life can be.

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on September 4, 2009 at 5:34am — No Comments

Poem: Evening Sky

Gazing into a starry night,

I see a deep indigo sky

with perfect placement of twinkling light.

Stars reveal the expanse of time

from before the birth of humanity;

their existence came from dynamic energy

which was created by spoken word

that no man has ever heard.

Solitary spirit of awesome might

painted this heavenly canvas

with a flick of His hand and uttered thought.

Divine creation shared with you and me -

It's part of our heritage… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on August 30, 2009 at 8:01am — 1 Comment

Poem: Avoiding Hell?

Have you sealed your fate

with the rejection of Him?

Accept Christ now

before your life wears thin.

For in permanent separation

there's no God or peace -

Only continual torment and anguish

without any comfort or release.

Alone in the dark

as fallen angels without light,

you too will become a demon creature

lacking hope of spiritual sight.

Forget about Purgatory,

but make a decision today -

avoiding Hell can… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on August 30, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Poem: Waiting on You

When floating in the sea of despair,

never give up hope, for the Lord is already there.

For in the time of your darkest hour,

you can tap into His Dunamis power.

Addressing Earth's challenges requires a key -

As a child of His, you must yourself see.

To assure that your earnest prayers are heard,

you need to hide in your heart His Holy Word.

For out of your mouth, His Word you should speak,

which demonstrates that Him you truly seek.

For God's… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on August 26, 2009 at 12:53pm — No Comments

Poem: As a Joint Heir with Thee

What a blessing it would be

as a joint heir with thee,

sharing the Father's affection

for the numerous days of eternity!

What a honor you've bestowed upon me

as a joint heir with thee,

being adopted by the universal King

and connected to the divine, family tree.

What a grand responsibility

as a joint heir with thee,

proclaiming your name and love

to the World's expanse of humanity.

Learn more about me and… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on August 26, 2009 at 12:52pm — No Comments

Poem: My Soul Now Sings

My invisible scars

are plain for anyone to see,

as I blindly journey on...

This path of Christianity.

Wanting deliberate faith

ready on my tongue,

I received God's Salvation

when I was dumb and young.

Inflicted wounds to my soul

from a lack of understanding

have been healed by the Power

of Christ's personal anointing.

I am worth dying for

according to His Word;

The Lamb's wondrous sacrifice

had sin to… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on August 10, 2009 at 7:32am — No Comments

Poem: Only Your Adoration

The essence of God is within,

looking to spring forth in your life.

You have been greatly blessed,

but may be unable to recognize it.

Learn to die to selfish desire

and enable His Spirit to be activated.

All that God requests is your adoration.

Giving praise and singing hymns to Yaweh

means He has captured your heart -

Therefore, your love for Him is... Genuine.

From my book "Reaching Towards His Unbounded… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on August 10, 2009 at 7:31am — No Comments

Poem: Prism to our Past

A humbling profession is

Biblical archaeology,

where people are found prostrate -

Searching for glimpses of Man's history.

Forgotten souls and evidence have been

covered by layers of earthly dust,

as recent discoveries now include...

The decoding of Israel's "Exodus".

An eclectic collection of artifacts

of the "Hyksos Expulsion" have been laid bare

by Simcha, the "Naked Archaeologist",

on TV's "The History Channel"… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on August 4, 2009 at 12:01pm — No Comments

Book Review: Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory by Ellen Tanner Marsh

As reviewed by NY Times best selling author

Ellen Tanner Marsh

Any Christian surveying the current state of modern poetry could easily become discouraged, given that much of that poetry can only be categorized as nihilistic. At worst, such poems seemingly promote despair and violence-against society, the church, or even against oneself. At best, they consist of self-centered whining and overdramatic emotionalism, completely devoid of spiritual muscle and ethical… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on August 4, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Poem: Silent Words Are Useless

I've got my opinions as any other;

Hopefully, I'll be clear and you'll understand

that our silent words are useless -

For the trees will willingly clap their hands.

The one true God spoke into existence

the birds, fishes, plants, mammals, Earth

and all forms of life including...

Humble beginnings of Mankind's birth.

The sound of our individual voices

is something that God covets and enjoys;

He wants our unadulterated praise… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on August 3, 2009 at 7:51am — No Comments

Poem: Giving Tithes to God

Revelations of the heart

regarding how one's money is spent

echoes volumes about character

and our God-given talents.

For Jehovah is far from being poor;

He owns the cattle on a thousand hills.

He's not into ungodly extortion

to keep you from paying your bills.

By serving two masters,

one will be dearly loved - the other sorely hated;

so one can never be truly happy

until settling the God and Mammon debate.

The wealth… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on August 3, 2009 at 7:50am — No Comments

Poem: Moments of Clarity

Oh, how I desire more

of Your Light's essence,

to clearly penetrate

the core of my being.

How much can I endure

without Your Presence?

Though I may be frustrated,

it's You Lord, I'm believing.

It's been said before,

in Your Word's eloquence -

"nothing new" has been stated

and it agrees with what I'm seeing.

Moments of clarity, at the door

of Your Kingdom's brilliance,

are revelations of my faith's… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on July 30, 2009 at 7:47am — No Comments

Poem: On God's Mountain

To be on your mountain top

with an elevated view,

could my chances increase

for getting a glimpse of You?

Standing barefoot in your presence

before a burning bush consumed,

would your glory envelop me

as a spiritual womb?

Moses saw your backside,

but show me instead your face and eyes.

Having direct interaction with you

should cause my faith to be revised.

Conquering obstacles of Life

via a mountainous… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on July 30, 2009 at 7:46am — No Comments

Poem: Prone to Error

Challenges in Life are meant to be,

assisting us to reach maturity.

For our reaction to circumstance

marks personal growth beyond luck and chance.

Proven is our ability to learn,

expanding mental constraints as hearts burn.

Walking in upright, godly perfection

complements Jehovah's desire for Man's compassion.

The lasting goal is surely not religious fervor,

but moving past our fallen state of being...

Prone to error.

From… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on July 27, 2009 at 11:21am — No Comments

Poem: Forgiveness

We are wronged by people daily,

but to not forgive is unconscionable.

The Universal King had died for all;

for in eternity's view, we're pardonable.

He has given absolute amnesty

to everyone who has accepted Him.

Make no mistake about this unmerited immunity -

Grace's favor (over the course of Life) wears thin.

Death is inevitable, and our spirits

this mortal frame will leave;

so take advantage of God's condonation

to be granted… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on July 27, 2009 at 11:20am — No Comments