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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.

Halloween

Posted on October 28, 2015 by dforchrist

I know not everyone will agree with this view. I’ve come to the inescapable conclusion that Halloween is evil. Is God upset that you dress your little girl as a princess and take her out to show her off to … Continue reading →

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My Testimony

Posted on October 8, 2015 by dforchrist

This is the true story of what happened to me at a ladies’ retreat I attended last month. Heather Mercer with Hope4Iraq was the main speaker. My Testimony I stood there in the audience, My body wracked with pain. I … Continue reading →

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For My Husband

Posted on October 4, 2015 by dforchrist

For My Husband I want to lift my husband up And pray for all of him: His head and body and I want To pray for every limb. I pray he keeps his head held high, His eyes raised up … Continue reading →

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Let Failure Rock Your World

Posted on July 26, 2015 by dforchrist

I heard a brief devotional on the radio the other day that talked about what a blessing failure could be, because unless we fail, we will never know how much we need to and can rely on God. I found … Continue reading →

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Satisfied

Posted on July 25, 2015 by dforchrist

Satisfied Why do I go to empty wells To satisfy my thirst? I bypass Living Water and Go other places first. I turn to food or clothes or sex Or turn the TV on And lose myself in this sad … Continue reading →

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The True Healer

Posted on July 23, 2015 by dforchrist

The True Healer The latest doctor turned away. “There’s nothing I can do. I’ve tried my best to stop your blood, But still it pours on through.” Tears filled her eyes as her last hope Walked out and closed the … Continue reading →

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Praise

Posted on June 27, 2015 by dforchrist

Praises from Psalm 112 Verses 7-8 really comforted me when I read this Psalm today (speaking of the righteous man): He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. His heart is established, … Continue reading →

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Sow Good

Posted on June 9, 2015 by dforchrist

Sow Good The Sower cast abundant seed Around Him everywhere. But some seed never had a chance: Birds snatched it in the air. And some seed fell on stony ground And sprang to life so quick! But when the sun … Continue reading →

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Change in the Forecast

Posted on April 16, 2015 by dforchrist

I saw a Facebook post that said, “We ask God to change our situation without knowing if He put us in that situation to change us.” That really spoke to me and birthed this poem. Change in the Forecast Before … Continue reading →

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Two Years

Posted on April 14, 2015 by dforchrist

Two years ago today, God called my mom home. Two Years Two years ago, God called you home And took you to His side. Since then I know that I’ve lost count Of all the tears I’ve cried. I miss … Continue reading →

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