Only thru the Blood Of Jesus

Where’s The Sun? By: Maxine M. Ever driven in dense fog…a cloud hanging too close to the ground? A cloud is a body of moisture that obscures sight & sound All senses need to be on ALERT as fear and anxiety compound We can’t see what lies directly in our chosen path ahead Familiar landmarks are unavailable…the confusion in fog, to many, accidents have lead There’s no traveling full stream forward, but caution must be used instead When flying in a cloud, on instruments a plane MUST rely Ships search for the lighthouse…its light and sound to penetrate the foggy sky “Storm clouds” can be ALARMING…mother’s try to hush a child’s frightened cry Peter, James & John were also frightened when a cloud engulfed them on a mountain side A cloud led the children of Israel and in it, God’s very presence would abide Now, these clouds were LITERAL, but the term “cloudy”, to emotions, also can be APPLIED Applied to those days when we can’t seem t...

Before The Day Was Over By: Maxine M. He was a thief, a lowly criminal living in the shadows on the Jerusalem street Now caught & condemned to die on a cross…ending his life in defeat With SARCASTIC words, the Lord of Glory, he and is friend would greet But before the day was over… Amid his own pain & anguish and his own sinfulness, he would realize This was “HOLINESS” suffering next to him!!...watching as the Son of Glory dies Humbly asks, “Lord!! Remember me in your Kingdom!” thus gaining paradise…the ultimate prize What CHANGE a day can bring! The sun rose that morning as usual…the villagers still depressed and scared German soldiers patrolled the streets joking, laughing, perhaps a cigarette shared To cross their line…even the bravest among them didn’t dare But before the day was over… An allied army had put those same soldiers on he run Liberation!! Fr...

So, What’s Your Plan? By: Maxine M. Do you have a plan...a plan for today, tomorrow, what about next year? Is the immediate plan just to go to work and further your career? Or to go on vacation, praying the weather will be sunny and clear Maybe your plan is to marry soon…be a radiant June bride Or you’re expecting to be a new father…at the mere thought you’d cried Are you counting the days to retirement…time to take those hobbies in stride? We plan parties, celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, any special occasion we choose Our plans include pursuing recreation and entertainment…all designed to amuse At sports we plan and prepare to be a winner…no one ever plans to lose Some hire a financial planner trusting their experienced insight Because planning is NECESSARY in these economic times to stretch a budget that’s tight So we plan our work, schedule appointments, even plan what’s for dinner tonight Now, planning is ESSENTIA...

Does That Make Sense? By: Maxine M. Why, Lord!! Why all this trouble? Does it make any sense? That life is full of constant turmoil…so emotionally intense Seems we are being attacked daily…keeping us ever on the defense So many “things” don’t make any sense in the world where we live today Why me, why now, why this, has logic completely gone astray? Leaving us confused & frustrated, thus the “WHYS” are all we can say So does it make sense that millionaires and even billionaires want even MORE? Shouldn’t time have shown money can’t satisfy anyone’s inner core? As hard workers struggle to survive, equality’s voice life seems to ignore Does it make any sense that a young mother is taken before her children are grown? Or that an accident took both parents, now their children must grow up alone With only vague memories as they stare at their names chiseled in stone The “health issues” that took a father with so much life yet ...

How Will You Handle Change? By: Maxine M. Have you ever sat back and considered your life then sighed happy and content Problems all seem solved & now its smooth sailing…the message life has sent You worked so hard to this point…ahead lay years of peaceful retirement BUT LIFE IS FULL OF CHANGE… Suddenly your health is gone…problems no one can solve or reverse Those “Golden Years” are spent dependent on a care-giver or nurse That happy sunny disposition changes to sadness, depression or worse HOW WILL YOU HANDLE CHANGE? Your JOB is “challenging”, but rewarding…you’ve given it your complete devotion Even through those “problem solving times” when you DESERVED a promotion You stayed LOYAL while others constantly caused a commotion BUT LIFE IS FULL OF CHANGE… CHANGE has hit your company…new bosses are in control now Or your job is lost, fu...

There’s An Enemy In Our Nation By: Maxine M. There’s an enemy in our nation, silent and unseen This enemy is a cruel, devoted, diabolical fiend He invades our homes, walks our streets, appears on the political scene He’s been around since time and has brought mighty nations to their knees History records he attacks with stealth…as deadly as you please With crafty & cunning promise of wealth, comfort and ease A false sense of security & peace…this enemy’s special tools Practically unnoticed, he took God’s name from our public schools The UNBORN have NO rights!!...through his influence, the high courts sadly rules Now years have passed and untold numbers have parished…we say we are appalled But have we carried a picket sign in protest…our Senators, have we written or called? Do we consider a candidate’s pro-life stance when new leaders are to be installed? For MANY of our leaders are CORRUPT!!...it’s been proven...

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...