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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.

The Armor of God

Posted on February 21, 2013 by dforchrist

A fresh one from God just finished a few minutes ago. Based of Ephesians 6:11-18, of course. Graphic credit: © Paul Dallgas-Frey The Armor of God We must put on God’s armor If we want to stand up strong Against the … Continue reading →

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Looking Toward Eden

Posted on February 20, 2013 by dforchrist

This was inspired by Pastor Colin Smith and his series, Unlocking the Bible. He basically told this story and it impressed me so much that I wanted to tell in rhyme.   Photo Credit: Picstopin.com Looking Toward Eden We’re standing … Continue reading →

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1st Psalm

Posted on February 18, 2013 by dforchrist

Here’s another psalm I rewrote in rhyme. photo credit: Reflections In The Word 1st Psalm Blessed is the man who does Not walk the wicked road, Who doesn’t stand with sinners nor Let scornful words explode. But his delight is … Continue reading →

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Be A God Reflector

Posted on February 16, 2013 by dforchrist

I wrote this one about a sermon that I heard where the pastor used a bicycle reflector to demonstrate how we are like that reflector and, though we can produce no light of our own, we can shine very brightly … Continue reading →

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Salvation’s Song

Posted on February 14, 2013 by dforchrist

This is another one I can hardly claim authorship of at all. The words came to me on the drive home from work. I was very grateful for voice recognition on my phone, as I dictated most of this on … Continue reading →

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Trust Him

Posted on February 12, 2013 by dforchrist

I wrote this several years ago when a cousin died. I need to go back and look up the exact year. Rereading this, I realized that this works for more than just the death of a loved one. We walk … Continue reading →

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Footprints

Posted on February 9, 2013 by dforchrist

Most people have seen the story about the Footprints in the Sand (Copyright © 1984 Mary Stevenson). I decided to retell it in rhyme. I added a little at the end, as well. So what do you think? Footprints One … Continue reading →

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Big Problems

Posted on February 7, 2013 by dforchrist

Always remember that your biggest problems aren’t problems to God. He can handle anything. I was listening to a podcast (can’t remember now which one, sorry) and they told a story about someone who had told her pastor that she … Continue reading →

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God’s Light

Posted on February 6, 2013 by dforchrist

I got this idea about how the closer we are to God, the more flawed we see ourselves in comparison. I started comparing it to light, like a sun/star that when dim and far away, doesn’t reveal much, but as … Continue reading →

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Deuteronomy 29:29

Posted on February 4, 2013 by dforchrist

I wrote this a couple of years ago for a young woman who had been through several tragedies in a very short period. Today, I learned of another young woman who tried to end her life. I pray that God … Continue reading →

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