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He’s Alive! An Easter Ballad
Easter morning! Resurrection morning! GOOD morning! He’s alive! Merriam Webster’s 11th Collegiate Dictionary defines a ballad as a narrative composition in rhythmic verse suitable for singing. Don Fransisco wrote an Easter ballad called “He’s Alive!” I first heard this song … Continue reading
Posted in The Cross and the Christian, Writing
Tagged ballad, Don Fransisco, Easter ballad, Easter poem, Easter song, He's Alive, resurrection
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Broken–Jesus Hold Me Now
Good Friday. Jesus stretched out his arms, nailed into a cross, his blood fell. Perfect blood. Today Jesus is risen and again he stretches out his arms to you. If you feel broken, torn apart, and really need to feel God … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged Broken, Casting Crowns, Easter poem, Easter song, Jesus Hold Me Now, poem, song
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The Cross, the Sun, the Moon
Three years ago I was delighted to discover the English translation of ancient Books of Enoch, which are mentioned in the New Testament but not canonized as scripture. Enoch said that the sun, moon, and starlights of the heavens we see … Continue reading
Will He Love Me?
Just this morning Jesus heard your thoughts. Go to the cross and talk to him. He’ll meet you there. This poem came to me just this morning . . . Will He Love Me? I see a cross lifted high on a hill … Continue reading
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Tagged alone, cross, Do you love me, Do you see me, Easter poem, fear, Jesus, poetry, pray, prayer
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The Cross in My Backyard
We have so many new followers on the blog that I want to share this story with you again for those who’ve not heard it. You may be wondering, Why the cross? Two years ago, I was spending time with … Continue reading
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Tagged cross poem, cross poetry, Easter poem, Easter poetry, Hope Flinchbaugh, Jesus, poem, poems for Easter, poetry
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Loss of Beauty–Beautiful to Me
One of the most difficult things about aging is the loss of beauty. The Old Gray Mare ain’t what she used to be, Matilda! The cosmetic industry is quite lucrative—just ask any cosmetologist. And that’s because as human beings we tend … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty, cross poem, Easter poem, Easter song, heaven, Jesus, loss of beauty, poem
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Easter Poem/Hymn Submitted by David
I’d like to introduce you to a gentleman I met at the Colorado Christian Writers Conference, held every year in May. (Sign up here if you want to squeak in the door in 2012!) David is a writer who cares … Continue reading
Send Me Your Easter Poem or Song!
A few of you who are following my blog emailed me your thoughts and shared excitement about the poetry contest. That gave me an idea. (Look out folks, Hope is thinking!) This is a cross blog—a blog that hopefully keeps … Continue reading
