Only thru the Blood Of Jesus

Is There Still Hope? By: Maxine M. As we search the headline news, we wonder WHAT does the future hold Will America ever again be as great as we remember from of old? Are there forces at work determining our fate…forces beyond our control? Anxiously we wait, worry, wonder…what will be the election results this year How can any candidate really change the future…RESTORE the America we all hold dear The way of life our fathers enjoyed is now GONE it would appear Will our nation stand with Israel? Or will they face the world alone? Will we forget the promise of “CURSE” to those who Israel’s demise condone So do we DARE withdraw our support…then OUR fate bemoan? Are terrorists plotting more destruction…take us once again by surprise To take down the “Great Satan” of the west is their ultimate prize They HATE our freedoms while fearful of our Military power, might and size Is America in danger of simply IMPLODING…basic “pillar

Sure Fire Cure!! By: Maxine M. Feeling poorly but don’t know what is really wrong with you? Life has suddenly lost its “color”…everything seen in a grayish hue Your spirit is cast down & disquieted within you, but WHY…you haven’t a clue It’s not just the “down” from the stress & frustration of a bad day But a lingering sadness that persistently wants to stay Anguish of spirit, we desperately try to drive away Somehow you’ve simply lost your way…confused about WHAT tomorrow will bring WHERE & to WHAT can you successfully cling? Does it feel like you are just a puppet on a slack string? We find it so hard to function when in despair’s deadly grip From the cup of despondence you continue to sip Worry, complacency, self-doubt are stumbling blocks over which you trip Apathy leaves you drained… “what’s the use” is what you feel inside For this diagnosis, the terms “blahs” & “blues” are applied And how many forms of remedi

Need a Helping Hand? By: Maxine M. Day’s ending but do you somehow find it hard to unwind? Do the ups & downs of daily life seem an unbearable grind? The problems & condition of the entire world laying as a burden on your mind? An invisible “heavy cross”, YOU must somehow carry alone Others seem happy & carefree…don’t struggle with this burden you own Do they have a secret formula the rest of us haven’t been shown? But the reality is we ALL have a cross, just to a different degree Jesus said, “Take up YOUR cross & come follow me” And our cross isn’t MORE than we can carry…so don’t just drop it and flee So what cross must YOU bear? It can change day by day, week to week What is the distress, annoyance, grievance...for which, “RELIEF” you seek What keeps you awake at night…what makes the future look so bleek Is divorce looming? Irreconcilable differences…relationship broken beyond repair Was all your love, time and effort wasted? It all seems so unfair In shock, hurt, gri

OUR Happily Ever After By: Maxine M. A cool rainy day…perfect to curl up with a book in your favorite chair Shut off the phone, eliminate distractions, relax…wear “whatever” you dare Think back to childhood, when life was serene and you had time to spare Remember!! how we SIGHED at the closing every fairytale would declare… “And they lived HAPPILY EVER AFTER”…this promising HOPE for adulthood we’d share There was always a satisfying happy ending, but in reality that is rare But the happy ending was to produce “sweet dreams” as bedtime nears To chase away apprehension and fear as the darkness of night appears The “rest of the story” wasn’t permitted to reach innocent ears We’re never told of Cinderella and the Prince’s married relationship Did the 3 Little Pigs ever encounter ANOTHER wolf in life’s adventurous trip? Did Jack and Jill incur medical bills from their unfortunate slip? Did the 3 Bears CHARGE Goldilocks with trespass…sue for breaking Baby Bear’s chair? Did Snow White swear o