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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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In poetic form, rhyming or free verse, when did you know bad went to worse? When did you learn to give it all up? When did you look at a half-filled cup? Here's the challenge: When did you first know God came into your life? If you remember that wonderful moment, and care to share it with us, we would enjoy reading it either in poetry or prose... It can be an attachment to this, or go ahead and post it under your own name. I am looking forward to everyone who wants to respond to this, my first challenge, here in Spiritual Journeys! Have fun...shed a few tears, light a few candles, show us the way... Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear Sunshine; WOW; this is so weird. I just wrote a poem, that Im about to post and it is a perfect one for the challenge, as you wiii see. Just as I was about to post it, I read your challenge. Talk about all of us are joined in spirit....let me know what you think. I've been looking for some replies from you at my poetry and haven't seen any, so it will be nice to see what you have to say. Ellie 02 |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ahh, Ellie, give me time...give me time...and post your piece, I'm looking for it! |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Sunshine, What is a mini-story called? Where I just tell a story about the first time......., Would that be acceptable? Marcy PS: You may use anything you choose from me, as long as it is glorifying God. mm |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Alle' - check your e-mail for a special response... |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Ellie, After reading your poem, the likeness to just "too close", wow, talk about the same spirit length (wave-length){smile}Marcy [This message has been edited by Alle'cram (edited 05-26-2000).] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Marcy, a short story would prose, and that's more than acceptable in here also! So if you can write in story form and that's easier than poem form, then have at it. I think I will do one in prose (short story) form also. Thanks for the challenge Sunshine!! <*\\\>< God does have a sense humor. Just take a look at the platypus! |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
I have not found this forum before. I don't know if it moves as fast as number 7. I have no time to write a poem, but I really want to respond to this challenge. ~ ~ ~ I was raised by born-again Christian parents, thank God. When I was seven years old, I made the conscious decision to accept Christ as my personal Saviour, to forgive my sins, and become my Heavenly Father. When I was fourteen, I began to worry that I might not have prayed correctly at seven, and I prayed again, the same thing I had always known. I knew immediately, that I had been saved all ready, and there had been no necessity to ask again. Complete peace. ~ ~ ~ I am forty-eight now, and have never had a doubt since. I know that I am born-again, and I know that God has forgiven my sins, and continues to do so, as they occur. I know that Heaven holds a radiant future for me - to live in forever, when I get there. When Christ comes, and calls us Home, all the heartaches and anguishes of this world will be as nothing, compared with the joy that Heaven holds. God has planned unspeakable wonders for His beloved children. ~ ~ ~ The spiritual wind that holds survivors aloft, plants the seeds from which bloom new hope ... R.J.G. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Rosemary, thank you for coming here...looking in...welcome, and come back! I like knowing that we have even more in common than I had thought...Sunshine |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
I was strapping teen, Who never was too mean- But sin had taken hold To temptations, out I had sold. I long believed in Jesus Christ, From a child sang "Jesus Loves Me," And long through His Word He pleaded "I can set you free!" But being young and foolish And scared to death of Commitment, I put off until my middle teens Accepting His Contentment. But I remember that Sunday My Lord and my faith I embraced, Rising from Baptismal Waters My sins being all erased. What a pure and Holy feeling Finally at One with my LORD, I knew then what I wanted- With others to share His Word. It didn't immediately happen I had so much growing to do, But when your committed to serving the LORD He'll make a way for you. Remembering My Sacred Moments Now it is many years later And I minister to a small flock, And teach and pray, encouraging others That with the Lord they should walk. Oh let me ever remember And honor the covenant made, To live my live in service Of the LORD who came to save! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you David, for sharing your story... we all have known the moment...some of us just haven't realized it yet... Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Rosemary, I am glad you found the forum too. I had the very thoughts as you and found the same answers as you. Must confess, years later, when I hit my knees, doubting, that save sweet Savior was still there waiting for me. You are my baby sister, as I am 53 years young and Welcome Again!! Marcy David, Really enjoyed your testimony. Always curious when God calls a Minister to serve, their background. Your poem reflects the highlights of your ministry and serving God. A beautiful testimony it was.Blessings, Marcy |
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