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I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2"  : "Christmas on the Way" Here's a poem about Christmas with a twist. I hope you like it. Blessings, All.     |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "English Sonnet: "Redemption"" Redemption is another word for Salvation from the consequences of sin and its debt. It, also, means to be "bought back" from the eternal Wrath of God in Hell. Can we really work for our Salvation? The honest answer is "No." Salvation is completely the work of The Triune God of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. "For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy." (Romans 9:15-16, KJV) The Gospel (aka "Good News") is found in I Corinthians 15:3-4, "For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:" If you have any desire to love this Savior, Jesus of Nazareth, then receive His gift of Salvation this very day. Blessings, All. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "Creativity" Today's poem is in honor of my creative home. We are a house full of artists, which means we'll probably never grace the cover of a magazine about beautiful home decor, but there are pieces of creativity all over the place with love in abundance, and joy galore. Think of an artist's studio. We're committed to not confining that to one room. May your days be filled with creativity. Blessings, All. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "Burns Stanza: "Greatness"" Last night I practiced the Burns Stanza and shared it with
With a bit of hesitation, I will touch on the subject of my poem. I was watching much of the keynote address at the Republican National Convention, tonight, and I was reminded of the theme, "Make America Great Again." What is the real source of greatness? His Name is Jesus Christ. I applaud the Republicans for having this as a goal, and you may understand my hesitation at this point because I rarely discuss politics in public. It is such a crazy-maker and tempts so many to argue. Therefore, I would like to kindly request, that the reader not give in to that temptation. My focus for this post is the word, "greatness." What makes us great? How does Jesus, the Messiah, make us great? Do we recognize Original Sin? Do we see how Original Sin affects our lives, today, as an individual and as a nation? Can we be truly great, until Jesus is Savior and Lord? Blessings, All. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "Homage to Robert Burns: "Character"" Today's poem has been created in response to this week's challenge from
Imitation is the subject of this week's challenge. I have often heard, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery To imitate someone is to pay the person a genuine compliment — often an unintended compliment." https://www.dictionary.com/browse/imitation-is-the-sincerest-form-of-flattery My poem attempts to compliment the great poet, Robert Burns, by imitating his poem, "To a Louse, On Seeing one on a Lady’s Bonnet at Church." Anyone, who has owned a cat or a dog knows about the issues, related to fleas. So, with apologies to Burns, I have substituted a flea in my last verse, since it is so much easier to turn a flea into a homonym. I think the point quite remains the same. Blessings, All. |
I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "Late-Day Bliss" Today brings thoughts of tea, and Home, and ever rest. Blessings, All. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "Coffee Moments" Considering the events of this weekend, I'm sensing the need of a coffee moment, before I rush out of the house to go to work this evening. If anyone wishes to join me, please sit gently down with your favorite cup of joe. We can speak or not, but a little peace of heart is always a good thing. Blessings, All. |
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Another way to think of redemption is like redeeming something from the pawn shop. It was yours, now you want it back. We were His to start with, and He wants us back.