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About dforchrist

I am a 60+-year-old Christian, live in Indiana with my husband and 3 cats, and love Jesus. God has been giving me the ability to write incredible poems lately as well as the urge to share them. I pray they touch you as He intends.

Serenity Poem 

Posted on September 15, 2016 by dforchrist

Have you ever heard the full Serenity Prayer, by Reinhold Neibuhr? I didn’t know there was more, but the full text is very cool! God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, Courage to … Continue reading →

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The Fear of God

Posted on May 13, 2016 by dforchrist

The Fear of God The Fear of God is wonderful And precious in His sight. A reverent awe as we approach His throne is good and right. The Maker of the universe Allows us to come near. We must not … Continue reading →

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I Trust

Posted on April 14, 2016 by dforchrist

I Trust I know Your ways are far beyond What I can understand, Like when You reached down to Mom’s room And gently took her hand. I knew I had to let her go; I couldn’t make her stay, But … Continue reading →

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Three Years

Posted on April 14, 2016 by dforchrist

Three Years Mom, I still love and miss you so, Since God took you away. I can’t believe it’s been three years. I don’t know what to say. My eyes still fill with tears sometimes; My heart contracts with pain. … Continue reading →

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The True Cross

Posted on March 27, 2016 by dforchrist

I was looking at a beautiful wrought iron scroll work cross on my wall a few nights ago and the thought came to me that the true cross isn’t so beautiful. We must keep the truth in mind and not … Continue reading →

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Clear Eyes

Posted on December 29, 2015 by dforchrist

Clear Eyes Lord, I pray You’ll clear my eyes And open them to see The many blessings You pour down And shower over me. You give me life and shelter from The enemy’s great schemes. You listen to my prayers … Continue reading →

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Life-Giving Rain

Posted on December 27, 2015 by dforchrist

Life-Giving Rain There is a place where no rain falls: The desert: barren, dead. So don’t let storms of life leave you To cower in your bed. The rain can be life-giving if You’ll only drink it in. So let … Continue reading →

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Loving Eyes

Posted on December 26, 2015 by dforchrist

I almost put this one on my calendar card. Seems the other one is what God wanted, though, as it has touched so many. Loving Eyes When I look at a manger scene, I see a blood-stained cross. The Babe … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 2015!!

Posted on December 13, 2015 by dforchrist

2016 Calendar Card B&W 2016 Calendar Card Color 2016 Calendar Card Merry Christmas! Here’s my annual Christmas card calendar. I’ve linked to 3 formats: black & white pdf, color pdf and the original Excel version. (Yes, I’m a numbers geek … Continue reading →

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Two Wolves

Posted on October 31, 2015 by dforchrist

This story is supposedly an old Indian legend, not my original idea, but I like the thought and wanted to write it into a poem. I hope you enjoy it. Two Wolves There are two wolves inside of us: One … Continue reading →

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