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Inspired at the end of a women's retreat
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
my burdens came down they fell away and exposed His crown ©February 25, 2003 Loosing Fear She’s tossed away her bag of bricks; her life won’t lead with words nor tricks. She’s been touched by His Holy Dove and takes each step with unconditional love. She’s learned the truth of loosing fear, it helps her listen, it makes things clear. No more shaking in boots of clay; she’s found the truth and been shown the way. ©February 25, 2003 His Touch He touches us physically through the gentle, loving hands of His children. He touches us emotionally with words and beauty, the beauty of a canary’s song, the wonder of a sunrise, the serenity of a sunset. He touches us spiritually with whispers deep within our very core, from the center of our hearts, through the pain and agony of our disobedience, He touches us, unconditionally. He touches us even in the places for which we were unaware had need; He touches us there. ©February 25, 2003 Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Beautiful work VAS. Why haven't I seen you in the book submissions? Joyce |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Do you think that if the next time you gals have one of these that us men could just hang out at the back door so we could listen in??? OMG (Could you imagine???) I do encourage my wife to go to these "women's retreats" as well because they do offer so many fundamental marriage benefits. (Amen) I am reminded from your first poem "Losing Fear" that perfect love casts away all of our fears and from your second poem "His Touch" I am reminded that God is all knowing of what we are in need of even before we ask. Though I did like your first poem for it is very relevant to our feelings as we face what seems to be certain peril in the world today, your second poem touched me personally the most (no pun intended) because you really bring to light how many various, unique, and most marvelous ways God can and truly does touch our lives. Welcome back from camp, my friend, and I'm very glad that you came back and shared a bit of what you were taught with us here. -Bob If you are interested in submitting a poem here is some information that might be helpful to you.... Click Here!!! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Virginia, I am so happy you're back too, I love both these poems and I think the second one would make an excellent submission to Reflections definitely, yay! (kiss on cheek) I've missed your words areound here lately, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Virginia, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Thank you all for your wonderfully encouraging words. Lighthousebob, this particular women's retreat was preceded by a men's retreat where the husbands and single men first attended. Therefore, the relationships with God and each other are strengthened from all sides. Have you ever been on a men's retreat? Have you ever made your "Walk to Emmaus?" The ones that occur in eastern Washington and Oregon are extremely powerful! Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
....yes I have been to different Christian Men's Camps and I have also been a Children's Camp counselor and I must say it has always been a revitalizing experience to join with so many men and to be close to nature, sing Christian songs, and study the Word of God. (Amen) I have not taken the "Walk to Emmaus" of which you refer, but being familiar with the scripture and knowing that it was on the road to Emmaus that Jesus joined the men after His resurrection, this walk sounds like it would be a powerful experience indeed. God bless and again Welcome Back. -Bob |
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