Poetry Empire

‘You’ can be just one, or two, Or millions more; How imprecise!

Which now is real?

When to consider self a poet?

We were made for something greater Than the greatness for which we’re grasping, Than puny powers for which we’re reaching, Than weak lights to which we’re aspiring.

There was a Man, and still there is, Who more than man became; I learned his name -- I-AM -- and since I’ve never been the same.

Why bounce back and forth between So many options?

This was created for a social-media spot, but it seems to deserve sharing here, which has become the poetry empire of YoursTruly.

My verse(s) for today: For unto this, Christ died and lived again that He might rule over both the dead and living.

Didn't they used to say that we have two ears and one mouth so our listening ought to be in proportion, or something like that?

The end is coming soon ─ not what you think ─ But maybe worse ─ we stand upon the brink Of Armageddon's armies ─ the final clash When all will turn to lead and dust and ash.

When fires go raging, tornados tear, Hold loved ones closer to your breast; Of failings, fears and wounds beware: Together you may pass the test.

Give me simple, give me plain -- Help me avoid the geeky pain.

The thankful list hasn’t made an appearance lately.

The ups and downs and coming arounds ─ We've been this way before; The race between the hare and hounds Is one we'd rather ignore.

¶ Quiet day, hard work, lots of corrections, finally getting there.

Blessed rising of the sun Blessed day to greet and live Blessed prayer of thanks to God Blessed power to serve and love tzag goodmorning greeting

Today's summary, published in a couple of social places: More rain today.

37 If I do not do the works of My Father, do not believe Me; 38 but if I do, though you do not believe Me, believe the works, that you may know and believe that the Father is in Me, and I in Him.”

No matter whether we’re early or late, It's how we run, not bolt from the gate.

Twas a quiet day at home, the Missus and me.

I “borrowed” this from a place far, far away ... and tweaked it to make it even more applicable.

Grateful to the Lord God, the Omnipotent One, for: the beauty of creation which proclaims the glory of the Lord; divine wisdom, discernment, knowledge of what is essential; more prosaic: the use of email for simple communication. ¶ Be safe.

Let God be thanked today for the first day set aside for Christians to remember that Jesus died for our sins and arose from the dead on the first day of the week; his providence which takes our smallest and often unconsidered actions to produce a blessing…

The Kingdom, O God, is Yours, And I but a speck.

To God is thanksgiving due: for allowing us entry into a new year, more time to serve, learn, repent, or praise; for protection, patience, providence, and all the other “P” words of the alphabet ─ and for the whole alphabet; for bringing us through one of…

Three things I thank God for: DD made the move to Hville safe and sound, with good help; What first appeared to be a skin blemish turned out not to be; Friends confirmed to spend Christmas with us, arriving Mon. ¶ Found my iPad mini Mom bought for me years

God deserves praise and thanksgiving for all the Missus's tests, including echo, coming back normal; a move made at the right time, none too soon; the work group getting officially registered. ¶ So much rain.

God be thanked that the high winds and storms in the region have not affected us here; some problems for a family member have been resolved quickly; the Bible has something to say to us every day, and for every situation. ¶ If all goes well, tonight's mee…

This quote comes from A.T.

God be thanked for: time to rest and recuperate from our trip; confidence that the saints continued steadfast in the faith and work during our six-week absence; comforting promises of God that keep the heart from despair and nurture our hope. ¶ It's amazi…

Thanks be to God for these: We arrived safely at home yesterday.

Things to be thankful for today: Improved condition after detox last week--am almost 100% today; Survival of this trip of many weeks and miles and states; Time to be with family and friends, most recently, with DD these last days. ¶ Lord permitting, tomor…

Somebody made a post to the idea of using your fine china.

Was nominated to chime in on this topic by Weylan.

Three things, among the many, that I'm grateful to God for: Daughter is better after a bad night; Good rest the last several nights after long and stressful days; Coffee, tea, and other fine beverages to enliven the mind and body. ¶ My meditative text rec…

Have been writing couplets lately, the perfect form for the internet, on an instance of Misskey that Chris has spun up for me.

These questions are going around.

God be thanked: For his mercy and kindness shown in so many ways in my life -- in all of our lives.

Spent the morning and first part of the afternoon in the hospital to discover the reason for a problem.

It is God who deserves all praise and thanksgiving: for his protection and care; for good food, friends, life, love, and all the enjoyable things of this world; for the most pleasant time last night spent with a few saints talking about scriptural teachin…

Gratitude demands expression: For the long view; For the presence of God now; For the depths of divine wisdom.

Thankful am I that: Good things are happening in my children's lives; Not a small amount of writing was accomplished today; Friends are studying with others to show them the Way. ¶ So much evil in the world, but saints can see the good that God is doing

God gets credit, we give thanks: For a very fine time last night in a Guarulhos congregation, she speaking, me driving; For mind, logic, reason, and writing ─ and reading; For fast transportation that allows us to move far distances quickly. ¶ Did a bunch…

God be thanked that: Our hope does not depend upon man; Our faith is based upon the word and promise of God; Our present suffering is but a light and brief burden. ¶ God, help us and save us, for injustice rules and evil prevails. ¶ Unfollowing some people

Thankful to God today for: a quiet place to work (most of the time), at home, in a converted bedroom and varanda; no lack of ideas for writing projects; the Lord's sovereignty over this world, so I don't have to worry.

God be thanked: For his protection and care and security; For my getting the Forthright editorial written today; For the prayers of friends and fellow laborers in the Kingdom of God.

Three things I thank God for, yeah, four: Bad scare this morning, with the specter of surgery, turned out to be much less serious than suspected.

Upcoming teaching opportunity on Saturday in the city of Taubaté.

The temps are up and down, The weather is back and around; But we complain In sun or rain, Dissatisfaction unbound.

God be thanked, first of all, for these three good things: a productive day; a seminar getting worked out in record time (for the 30th); electricity and indoor running water.