Yesterday, Pastor John Lee preached on this text and reminded us that although God might not calm the storm outside, or quiet the storm inside us, Jesus always remains with us “in the boat”.
power of presence
30 Nov 2020 16 Comments
in quadrille Tags: abide, boat, disciples, Jesus, strom, waves, wind
look up
21 Sep 2020 20 Comments
in quadrille, scripture Tags: freedom, hope, Jesus, sky, surrender
A photo and quadrille of 44 words for dVerse poets on “sky” theme…
i desire to be
a prisoner of hope
captivated by love
learning to surrender
to ultimate good will;
transformed, renewed,
impassioned and freed
to serve, unreservedly, as
we await full redemption
when Jesus, our glorious
hope, returns in blazing
sky with power to reign!
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. “
(Romans 5:1 & 2 NIV)
love divine
24 May 2019 19 Comments
in ghazal Tags: blessed, father, Jesus, ransom, spirit, true love
dear Jesus, son of Father God above
Spirit confirms you are my one true love
for you created me in mother’s womb
you chose me from the start as own true love
Father, you are attentive to my prayers
the details of my life blessed by true love
my Savior, you gave up your life for mine
high ransom paid, you claim me as true love
you have forgiven my unfaithfulness
and will remain forever first true love
sweet Spirit gently speak to weary heart
to reassure Lynn you’re her best true love!
This is my attempt at writing a ghazal. A ghazal is usually about love, either romantic or divine. It is written in couplets with a repeating refrain. In English, the meter is natural, like iambic pentameter. The final line includes the author’s name. Gay Reiser Cannon shares samples of the ghazal form at dVerse Poets pub…
to citizens of secret kingdom
04 Dec 2018 19 Comments
in quadrille, quote, scripture Tags: cheer, fear, grace, injustice, Jesus, peace, trouble
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – Jesus (John 16:33)
what have you to fear?
suffering betrayal and injustice by ones you trusted
evil gaining power to wreak havoc and violence
what have you to cheer?
love, grace, forgiveness…received and given
good stands stronger than evil and will overcome
peace has your back!
A quadrille with the word “cheer” and something secret…linking to dVerse poets pub!
love’s thorns
09 Nov 2018 2 Comments
in american sentence Tags: die, Jesus, love, rose, thorns
Rose of Sharon
wore crown of thorns
as he stretched out arms to die
…for me
A Rose Amongst the Thorns by Reaper xxiv
none quick enough
11 Sep 2018 15 Comments
in quadrille Tags: court, Jesus, judge, law, supreme
De hosts “quick” quadrille at dVerse and I remembered the line from Apostles’ Creed. “Quick” may be archaic for “living” (which we use now) but still fits.
“He will come to judge the quick and the dead.”
who appoints us
to be another’s judge?
who designates our
high court as supreme?
who dares to live
as law unto himself?
Someday each one will tremble
on holy ground in Judge Jesus’ presence.
personal notes on 23rd psalm
16 Jul 2018 4 Comments
in scripture Tags: evil, Jesus, Lover, peace, sheep, shepherd, table
The Lord is my shepherd,
i admit to sheepishness; like a foolish, fearful, lost lamb
I shall not be in want.
Jesus is all i really want, all i’ll ever need
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
he restores my soul.
my provider sustains and renews me with peace for body and soul
He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
he leads me on the right path for my good and his honor
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,
the world is a dangerous place but i need not fear evil’s threats
for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me
my shepherd is ready to protect, defend, and rescue me
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
i will sit at the king’s table and enjoy his triumphal feast
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
you raise me up to all i can be; my life spills your joy
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
you are the Lover who pursues me… relentlessly
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
abiding in his presence is my true forever home
– Inspired by summer sermon series by Dr. Justin Bailey
crowds follow
25 Apr 2018 16 Comments
in quadrille Tags: confrontation, gather, healing, home, instruction, Jesus, street, synagogue
Lillian “gathers” poets to write quadrilles at dVerse this week…
Gather
for instruction
in synagogue
teacher sits down,
unrolls scripture scroll
“I have come”
Gather
for confrontation
in street
demon-possessed boy
falls, foams, rolls on ground
“Evil be gone.”
Gather
for healing
in home
lame man stands, rolls up mat
“You’re made whole.”
photo by lynn
triduum
29 Mar 2018 11 Comments
in haiku series, senryu Tags: blood, body, cross, Jesus, passover, sacrifice
Linking to Frank Tassone’s haiku challenge…
maundy thursday meal
passover lamb serves supper
taste body and blood
good friday trial
soldiers nail God to wood beams
love’s great sacrifice
silent saturday
women weep while Jesus sleeps
he will rise again!
1510 fragment – Matthias Grunewald, Netherlands
INRI stems from the Latin phrase ‘Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum‘ meaning ‘Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews’. This was the notice Pontius Pilate nailed to the cross.
palms for alms
25 Mar 2018 2 Comments
in haibun, senryu, troiku, worship Tags: beggar, hosanna, Jerusalem, Jesus, King, palms
I am that beggar on the ancient road of cobbled stones in Jerusalem, begging alms in the city of the king, near David’s tomb. The Passover crowds pass by me on their way through the golden gate to the Temple mount, singing songs of ascent. I limp out of the chaotic throng, pressing my back against the stone wall and clutching my empty cup. What is that I hear? Shouts of “Hosanna, save us”! Now I see ecstatic children waving palm branches before a rabbi astride a young horse; no, he rides a humble donkey. As they pass, Jesus looks into my eyes; a gaze that overwhelms me with compassion. I pick up a palm frond as the shofar sounds the call to worship: “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.”
crowds shout hosannas
rejoice in the coming king
my cup overflows
royalty free stock photo
the source
14 Feb 2018 5 Comments
in free verse Tags: God, Jesus, life, love, unconditional, valentines
I John 4:19
Jesus IS…the first,
best,
greatest,
true love of my life.
God IS…the author
of all real love.
He pursues his own with a
relentless,
unconditional,
irresistible gracious love.
In fact,
“God is crazy about YOU…and there’s nothing you can do about it!”
(to quote an anonymous coffee cup)
happy valentines day
falling UP
11 Sep 2017 2 Comments
in rhyming verse Tags: faith, fear, God, guilt, Jesus, mission, reconcile
This simple poem reads like original McGuffey Reader style!
“TRY one small Bite,”
hissed snake to Eve;
By APPetite,
they were DeceiveD.
It was our FALL
when parents fell;
As rebels ALL
were Doomed to heLL.
Adam hid from God
in Guilt and Shame;
His Son walked sod,
JESUS, his Name.
His Mission here:
Be Reconciled,
relieve our FEAR,
make me God’s Child
By FAITH we can
know Love, hold Peace
and from our bond-
AGE find Release !
