Poetry of Christian Faith

20, 2-10-SHOW NOTES & COPYRIGHT (Revised from 19, 2-9), (Poem added at end, 8/23/21)3 unpublished poems, however posted on Facebook, from 2018 and one from God Still Rhymes and one from Living In God’s Rhyme.June 12, 2020After publishing 3 books, there  may be no more, I still enjoy writing.  I have found that every so often the subject/tone of the poetry changes.  I have close to 300 unpublished poems.  No book planned now.  But I realized as I typed this poem that if there ever were to be another book it would be titled TOMORROW IS TODAY.   Right now I can’t write the rosy, uplifting poetry/prose that I read on other Facebook pages.  So I have accepted that my focus will be on what we Christians must be prepared for, what God’s word tells us to be prepared for.   When asked about signs of the end times in Matthew’s Gospel, one of the signs Jesus proclaimed was, “Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.” (Matt 13:13, NIV) The Lord is patient, as we must also be.  He has recently shown that patience with me as the last few months have been rebellious on  my part.  It started with too many questions I had after reading too many articles about today’s false teachings in the church.  Today I am blessed to be on month 2 of my recovery of my faith and trust.  One thing that was always on my mind was tomorrow.  Will I be prepared for that day?  Today I am closer to that.  These last few months are also why I am going to be writing about tomorrows.  As Christians we must be prepared and still live our lives as God has prepared for us.Patience is not procrastination. TEARS FOR TOMORROW Be aware today,Hear what others sayThen kneel and prayThat you have heardAll of God’s word. Prophecies then,For just when?For the end of timesWhere there are no rhymes. Yesterday is gone.Today is here.Tomorrow will we fearWhen the world is wrong? Prepare for the coming of the Lord.Rise above the earthly horde.Sing songs of praiseWith hands upraised. Stand tall and proud,Not behind a shroud.Yes, the clamoring crowdAt you will shout so loud. As we sing HallelujahWe understand why,Though we all will cry,For some their HallelujahWill bring tears of joyThrough the birth of a baby boy. 6/10/2020, tcarterDiscussionApril 8, 2018Something that came from reading Isaiah 52 thru 58.   FROM PROPHETS AND WRITTEN LETTERS The letter gets better,It should, it wouldBring a tear of my fearNo longer needed as I heededWhat was said that has leadMe to face what my place,What could be if I seeWhat is you, what is me,What I may be only with you. Thank you for using and not confusingMe with the word that I have heard,Heard of your love, from Heaven above,A love that does give so that I may liveIn your saving grace as I run this race.From times of old with words so boldThe story was told, of today foretold,Of those who you did use so we would not confuseLiving in our times with life in your rhymes. Words that were true, the words from youOf the world in which we live and what you for us...

Today’s focus is on how we present ourselves, our faith with discussion and poemsI started reading 1 Corinthians, Chapter 1 last night and was taken by Paul’s words starting in verse 10:  he writes about division in the church in Corinth.  Some follow Paul, others Apollos, still others Cephas.  Paul states that he follows Christ.  He continues to discuss why it is only Christ we must follow.  It is the baptism we receive through Jesus.What struck me is the verse 17:  “For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel.”  This is the part that struck a chord with me: “not with wisdom or eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” (NIV)I also do not speak with eloquence or power.  My hope is to speak of what God has done for me and for you in a way the is a reflection of the simple man that I am.  The gospel is not complicated, salvation is not complicated.  I write of what God has done for me any you.I wrote the following poem for God’s Rhyme.WEAKNESS "But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, my power is made perfect in weakness,"  2 Corinthians, 12:9, NIV Paul, the evangelist, an imperfect man,blinded with insight by the perfect Son,who lost his strength and became weak,thus glorifying the Holy Three in One. I have tried to live with the lie,to never give in before I die.I have seen the meek always so weakand wondered why they would not cry. No, always a smiletraveling every milewith heads held highand never shy while I put too much stockin thinking I was a rockuntil others saw the badand what I never had. Then one day the sky was bluer,each and everything looked newer.It was as if my very eyeshad been shut to the world's lies. I was never strong,not even for very long.There was too much wrong,it was such a sad song. Like a newborn babyI cried for each new breath,never wanting to rest,realizing that maybe . . .  No, knowing that I am not perfect,looking, the mirror did reflect.There is no strength in my sin,the race alone I could never win. I am a sinner,my life a loss,but it has been reclaimed for meby the grace of God, a death on the cross. Through death and resurrectionI am a new creation.Accepting His forgiveness,to the world I can witness. Made in God's image, molded in clay . . . yes, in God's imagethroughout every age,it is to Him that we pray. We knew us before we were, He knows us today,He knows us tomorrow,and still He loves us. To follow His Sonwe must lose the ways,the ways of this world,the lies of the days. And when we accomplish that, the world will consider us weak.But know that God is with us,so who can be against us? It is then that the slings and arrows, the sticks and stones, the broken bones,the sorrows that no one will borrow,in this race we know His grace. When we let in Christ's power,we will no longer cower,because He is God's Sonand that is sufficient. "Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly aboutmy weakness, so that Christ's power may rest in me.  That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weakness,

19, 2-9 SHOWNOTES & COPYRIGHTS (Revised from 18, 2-18), (typo corrections 8/21/21)All of today’s poems were inspired by the writings of the Apostle Paul.Paul was a Jewish Pharisee who, as such, persecuted Christians. From the Book of Acts Chapere 9:9 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. 3 As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. 4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”  5 “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked.  “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. 6 “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”  7 The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone. 8 Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus. 9 For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.  10 In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Yes, Lord,” he answered.  11 The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. 12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”  13 “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your holy people in Jerusalem. 14 And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.”  15 But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. 16 I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.”  17 Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, 19 and after taking some food, he regained his strength.  (NIV)ONE THOUGHT BECAME ANOTHER (Living In God’s Rhyme, Pg. 75) He who spoke creation into existence By his word was one with God. Watching God’s creation from HeavenAs man strayed he answered God’s call. Born into his creation he became man.As one of us he did liveThat he might show the way.To those he loves, his live he did give. From the beginning he was a blessingTo all of creation, especially man.Before the beginning, beyond the endIn Jesus we have found more than a friend. We have found a SaviorWho overcomes our behavior.This man Jesus as God,By his life he has saved us. So we give thanks and praise For the life God did raiseFor the lives Jesus did saveThrough the life he gave. We now have the hope beyond our livesThat it is by God’s saving grace we do striveTo honor and praise the Almighty GodAnd the Savior Son he does...

80, 8-10, SHOW  NOTES & COPYRIGHTS,  (Scheduled  10/27/22)                       Today, more cell phone notes app poems.Discussion:Update for November podcastsTHE SHADOW ON THE WALLEntering the room I heard a sound.Looking as I turned aroundI saw a shadow on the wall.And again I heard a voice call.There was only me.How could this be?The shadow did not move,Nor did itself remove.Again a voice I heardIt said only one word,“Believe.”Believe.Then, “the battle has been won.Why do you worry my son?”Then the shadow moved from the wall,And again I heard a voice from within call.“Life, do not fear it.I am the Holy Spirit.Sent from God aboveWith his infinite love.”“I will lead you in all you do.The old is gone, we will find the new.As you believeNow do receive.”“God has a plan For every manWho confessesAnd professes.”“Be still, and know that He is God.”The shadow then entered me,And now all that I can ever beIs what God does see.I have been set free.                                                            11/20/2021, tcarterDiscussion:THE WALKOh those old and aching bonesWalking on a sea of stones,Following the path set before himHe smiles and sings a mighty hymn.There is One who walks before,Who once did open the doorAnd invited the other to walk,And follow, to pray and talkThere were many star filled nightsAnd many sunlit glorious sights.He who walked first would pray,The other only wanted to stayOne day the journey did end.The other said to his new found friend,I believe it is time,I have lived my rhyme.The One took him into his arms.And the other knew no harmWould come upon him,He had sung the hymn.Before, he had given his lifeTo the One who took his strifeAnd led him to the certaintyOf being with the One for eternity.Who is leading your journey? Know theTruth of Jesus and be set free from worldlydistractions. Find peace in your day and eternity’s days.9/17/2021, tcarterMute. Okay. That would be a good title for a poem. Mute the sound in that I have found.Weakness will abound cuz no one will hear, No one will fear what the world has for us without Jesus.10/23/22 @ 1:20pmMY CONFESSIONGod uses a sinnerThough not a beginnerTo pen each wordThat he has heardDid this man wonderHaving gone asunderWhy the words were thereFound floating in the airWhat did God seeWhy could this beIn times of distractionWhy now this attractionBecause the world aboundsWith the Heavenly...

79, 8-9, SHOW  NOTES & COPYRIGHTS,  (Scheduled  10/20/2022)                    Today we will be reading more poems that were written at night on the notes app on my cell phone.LEAD MEJesus, lead me Where I do not seeSo that I may beMore than just meBut become we6/25/21, tcarterDiscussion:  4 A.M. WEDNESDAY MORNINGCome on into the lightWhere all is ever bright,Where the starknessOf the darknessHas been overcomeAnd the total sumOf all we have doneErased by God’s Son.The Son has risen.We are forgivenIf we believeAnd receiveGod’s grace,Our placeIn forever,It will neverBe in doubtAs we shoutJesus Christ is Lord,God’s Son is adored,He is the lightMaking us rightIn the Father’s sight.We no longer fightIn the dark of night,It is through His mightWe see the truth of allHaving heard His call.1/6/21, tcarterDiscussion:THE LETTERI’m feeling better.Read your letter,Your year in reviewContinues to renew,Not your fears,Not your years.But your tearsLike a river flowAnd the weeds still grow.What is left to reap?That is why you weep.And you shared your hope,How it is you copeWith the daily news,Differing views.You shared a voiceAnd you made a choice.It said, “My sonThere is Good News,Jesus, My Son.The battle now won,Death overcome.What the world will bringYou shall never sing.I have your hand.Walk through the sandAnd I will carry youThrough all you will do.You are not of this world.You are forever Mine.Forever through time,Yes, that is Our rhyme.1/13/2021, tcarterDiscussion:The Rewritten LetterStupid LoveLike a gloveIt covers your fingers,All that lingers.The burst bubbleFrom your perceived trouble.Hard to move forwardWithout God’s Word,Though as we live our dayMay we constantly prayTo the Lord Jesus,Who died to save usWill always be thereWhen we are in his careT. Carter10/16/22 at 2:00pmMY HEARTMy heart was stirredReading God’s wordMy burden liftedAs I was giftedBy God’s graceHis embraceI saw the lightEnding the fightAs I continued to readI was reminded my needWas not of manNothing he canCan ever save my soulAs I run toward the goalI will follow what God has plannedAs I forever understandIt is only the Son of ManWho fulfilled God’s Holy planDying for our sinWhatever it has beenThen rising from the graveIt is Jesus who does saveOur hearts so tornAs we are rebornBelieveProfessingReceivingBlessingtcarter, 9/5/2022, 9:45 pmDiscussion:IN THOSE TIMESIn the times of trouble,Those moments of struggle,When you need to snuggle,As you feel life’s harmsThen raise up your armsAnd...

78, 8-8, SHOW  NOTES & COPYRIGHTS,  (Scheduled 10/13/2022)                       Today we will be reading and discussing poems about prayer and God’s rhyme written later at night, sitting on the edge of the bed on my cell phone. ONE AND THE NEXT DAY The end of my day,I took time to pray.Nothing left to say,Except . . .I praise God for leading meFrom where I could not seeBeyond my doubts,Where trouble mounts,Where I will mumbleAnd may well stumble. That was yesterday,What follows is today. Gone is the sunlight,Giving way to the night.It was a blessed dayThrough which I did pray.Mistakes were sighted,Then they were righted.I was patient with timeAnd could sense the rhymeOf where God was leading me.Into the night I could seeAn old and open book.So I went to take a look.It was the book of God’s word.Seeing that my heart stirred.Psalms led to John’s first letter.The night was getting better.What had been on my mindWhile reading I did findAnswers to my doubtSwirling around in my headFrom other’s words I had read.His words turned my heart aboutSo all I could then seeWas Jesus in front of me. Believe,Trust,Wait,Receive. Amen          10/3,4/2021, tcarter Discussion:  WORDS FROM A PRAYER Words to write on this night,I had a thought of what they oughtThis night to say, first I must pray. Dear Father in Heaven above,I pray this night for words of love,The words I can shareExpressing Your care.The words of thanksgiving,The life I am living,My tomorrowWithout sorrow.May the wordI have heardBe what I writeThis blessed night.In Jesus’ name I pray.Amen, again this day. Thank You Lord.I have adoredThe rhymes You are givingAnd the life I am living.May I now be led to shareThe blessing of Your loving care.tcarter, 8/8/2022, 10:49 pm Discussion:  HE IS THERE IN PRAYER I sat out of sightAs I prayed tonightPraying for a prayerThat an answer be thereWith my head bowedI spoke not loudKnowing God would hearAnd wipe away the tearOf uncertaintyGiving clarityIn His timeWith His rhyme I’ve seen His graceIn another’s faithI’ve felt His graceAs I run my raceI will move forwardFollowing His wordKnowing the reasonFor this season I will prayEvery dayHearing His callThankful for allFor me He has doneThrough Jesus, His Son tcarter, 9/19/2022, 9:40 pm  Discussion:  AT NIGHT KNOWING TOMORROW Sitting beside the dim lightThe day has turned into nightAs I bow my head to prayI am thankful for this day As I lay my head to restI know that I have been blessedAnd when I awake in the morningI will not live as before in mourning It matters not the dayI will follow God’s wayI will answer His...

77, 8-7, SHOW  NOTES & COPYRIGHTS,  (Scheduled 10/6/2022)                       Today, poems about the joy of the peace of living our days with God in our lives, living in the promise and hope we have in Jesus.THE GATHERING LAMB (God’s Rhyme, pg. 110)“We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”  Isaiah 53:6, NIVThe Lamb of God, with God before time,perfect, as is God, in every way,before the words were written in linesJesus, the unblemished Lamb was there.Jesus and God, with the Holy Spirit,indivisible, the Trinity;so the Lamb of God is also God,who saves our souls for eternity.We, living on this earth, a herd of sheep,we wander, are lost not knowing the cost,not knowing, we cause a pain so deepthat God sent Jesus to find and save us.An earthly shepherd has a special one,one of the herd that seeks the wandering, those sheep that are lost, that have gone astray,returning them home before the day is done.Our Heavenly Master has sent His Sonto find the lost and to gather the strays,to bring us home before the end of days.The Lamb of God, a never ending search.Before we knew HimHe knew who we were,He knew our thoughts,He knew our prayers.And He knew of our rebellion,Before, He has always known.Yet He loves us stilland He always will.He sent His Sonto be the onethat would seek us outeven as we doubt.He sent His Son to gather us in,the unblemished Lamb, the Sacrifice,to pay the price, to die for our sinsso that with God we are finally put right!.Reflection:The result of Bible study.  The lamb who gathers us in, who died for our sins.Discussion:BLESSED IS LOVE (God’s Rhyme, pg. 25)Blessed are theywho love the Lordthy God,for they shall loveone another& those around them.We are commandedto love Godour Fatherwith all our heart& all our soul.And after, to loveThy neighborAs we wouldlove ourselveswho are createdin the imageof our Creator.Love with all our hearts& all our soulsas He didwho saved our soulson Calvary’s hill.Father, Son & Holy Spirit;One & the samefor eternity.Likewise, the Ten CommandmentsJesus said are one;“Love one anotheras I have loved you.” The love that God commandsis the love He has given.Blessed are wewho accept His love,for we can returnthe blessing.Blessed are theywho love the Lord for they, like God,       are love,& love, like God,goes on forever.Discussion:HIS GRACE (GOD STILL RHYMES, pg. 127)“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith –and this is not from yourselves, it is a gift of God –not by works so that no one can boast.” (Eph : 8-9, NIV)  It is by grace that we embrace Our salvation, our hope,That in this...

76-8-6, SHOW  NOTES & COPYRIGHTS,  (Scheduled 9/29/2022)                       Today we are going to read poems about and discuss man’s rebellion against God;  what it has done and what we can do about it.BROKEN HEARTED (God’s Rhyme, pg. 141)A chosen people led to a land promised by God,And in another land God chosen by the people.I. The Promised LandAfter the fall of man sin prevailed.There were times when sin was hailed.Amid that sin in which the world regaledLived a people, God's chosen ones.Throughout their history in Old Testament times,Through prosperity and captivity, perils and dangers,Whether living a promise or amidst strangers,They were at times distracted from looking toward the manger. Though they had the Law,All around they sawThe perversions of idolsAs their faith became idle.If they could only have seenGod at the end of the prophesies.Knowing what it would mean,Would they have forsaken idolatry?the rebellionthe forgivenessagain and againand over againGod's chosen people since the time in the GardenSinned and mocked their Father Creator,Then the sacrifice of a spotless lamb of woolTo forgive the sins of their hearts so full.year after yeartear after teara new sacrificefor the after lifeAfter so many years and so many tearsThe ultimate sacrifice had to be made,Sorrow upon sorrowLeft no time to borrow.Discussion:II.  God As ManSo . . . God, through Jesus, by human birth became man,To become one of His own creation,To live in this world as one of usSo He could complete His saving plan.Jesus, one with God, humbled Himself,The ultimate and eternal sacrifice,To pay the price, not by earthly deeds or self, But by His precious shed blood.Not a sacrifice to be repeated year after year,Jesus died for sins from the time of the Garden, Now and until the end of daysSo we  may stand before God without fear.Discussion:III, The Days AnewThen as an hour in a dayOf a thousand years,A people persecuted for their faithLeft where they could no longer stay.Their ocean voyage a second journey to the promised land.Believing they were fulfilling what God had planned;As Israel became the first Jerusalem,America was to become as a new Jerusalem. *God prevaileda people thrivedthe land was hailedfor those deprivednow able to worshipto pray to Godwithout the kingshipcommands of manbut the world interruptedand lives were corruptedidols reveredGod not fearedAs in ages before. though a revival or twoMan still ate from the tree of strife..They were so many more than a fewNever, not ever, foreseeing their life.Discussion:IV, Yesterday And TodayThe chosen ones, worshiping false gods,Sacrificed their children on altars of sin;Hundreds, thousands, breathing now dead.Hoping ... , forgetting ... , denying God.Now today, a people who chose GodAre taking their children, those unborn,And,...

75, 8-5, SHOW  NOTES & COPYRIGHTS,  (Scheduled 9/22/2022)Peter Foxwell Interview, Part 2                        Today we have part 2 of our interview with Peter Foxwell, the Pastor of Cornerstone Church in Clyde MI.Discussion:INTERVIEW, PART 2I would , as I did last week, read a poem inspired by Cornerstone Church.WINDOWS TO GOD ( God Still Rhymes, pg. 65)Continue discussion on church during covid:     Loss of membersThe structure of church services:      Differences between experiences growing up and todaySermons:     What is reasoning for decisions on what topics to use     Pastor’s main calling is teaching and preaching from the Bible     Explaining, clarifying passages from the BibleStructure in church services:     Discussion between Dave and Peter    Leadership Team Discussion:     Elders Team     Staff TeamDad and 10-minute sermonsPeter, some structure and the Holy SpiritCornerstone, life changingNeed for another Great AwakeningThere is hopeJesus’ call to build His churchGo to www.FamousGod.com and click on the Jesus tab     Dave talks about what he found thereThank you Peter for this interview.  End of Part 2Follow is on our website                                                                www.livingingodsrhyme.com Let us know your thoughts through Speakpipehttps://www.speakpipe.com/Livingingodsrhymepodcast You can buy Tim's books at the following websitesgod rhyme tim carter | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)Amazon.com : God's Rhyme Tim Carterhttps://www.lettrapress.com Please follow us on Facebook and Like us(6) Tim Carter, God Still Rhymes | Facebook Please follow us on Youtube.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqSR3-0c9FfAZnblwJ2u0dA You can hear us on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Pandora, Stitcher, IHeart radio, Tunedin Radio. and all the other podcast sites. Please subscribe to the podcastTell all your...

74, 8-4, SHOW  NOTES & COPYRIGHTS,  (Scheduled 9/15/2022)Peter Foxwell Interview, Part 1INTERVIEW, PART 1Today we are going to share Part 1 of our interview with Peter Foxwell, the pastor of Cornerstone Church in Clyde, MI, just outside of Port Huron.  This the church I attend.I have always found the parts of Peter’s story that I knew to be interesting.  I also find his faith and teachings to be inspirational.PETER FOXWELL INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTSPART 1 Introduce PeterHis Journey:     Born and raised in Scotland     After high school, attended Aberdeen University, graduated with law degree     Encountered Jesus second year of college, changed trajectory of his life     Became a lawyer     Years he was led to be led to the ministry     Attended Divinity School in Grand Rapids, Michigan     After graduation he returned home only to return to attend Seminary in Michigan     Met his wife, a Michigan native       After graduating from Seminary Peter and his wife spent 7 years in Canada in ministry     Last 25 years at Cornerstone ChurchDiscussion:     What would Peter tell people about Jesus?     Christian faith     Jesus lived, He was real     Son of God     Jesus intercedes for us with His Father     Talking to people about JesusRecent College Experience:     PHD in Leadership     Online     5 years     Discussion on the process ad research     Stress of pastors during Covid     Interviews with pastorsFurther Discussion:     Stress & struggles during Covid     Need for churches to have online presenceEnd Part 1Discussion:INTERVIEW, PART 1Discussion:I’d like to end with a poem from God’s Rhyme I wrote after attending Cornerstone church for awhile.THE CORNERSTONE (God’s Rhyme, Pg. 122)The cornerstone, the first block laid,upon which the foundation is made,in which the line is straight and true,the beginning holding the clue.A clue of the templeA view of the houseA pew of His churchThe fewThe blessedThe meekThe poorThe SpiritThe SonThe FatherAll found in . . . the cornerstone.Old and new, we can read testamentsof the blocks which rest on the cornerstone;so perfect in line, lest we lament,lest we reject, lest we build on our own.Jesus, the cornerstone on which we build our lives;a temple, we as one become a churchbuilding on His perfection we strivethrough His life, we end our search.Building on the cornerstonewe are no longer a stranger,we no longer build alone,not since that birth in the manger.“We are members of His household,Built on the foundation of the apostles and...

73, 8-3, SHOW  NOTES & COPYRIGHTS,  (9/9/2022)Recent poems, some written on my notes app an my cell phone, others written in a notebook or random piece of paper, and  one on the computer.  No set theme, only the theme of my wandering mind.THE ROADAs the week is endingI am feeling God’s mendingThrough the love He is giving.With the world I am dealingIt is through His healingThe peace I am feeling.Now and forever,Leaving me never.I shall move forwardFollowing His word.As I faithfully followHis words are not hollow.As He lifts me upI shall drink from His cup,No longer living in fearAs he holds me ever near.He has taken my loadAs I travel this road.As He leadsI succeed.As I prayI find the wayBeyond what I seeTo what will be.tcarter, 8/26/2022#LivingInGod’sRhymePodcastDiscussion:THE CALLThe wall was breachedAs the message was preached.Many heard the callAs the mighty wallThrough words did fall.More lies to exposeAs the Spirit roseOf so many voicesMaking their choices.With hands upraisedThe Creator was praised.And with the rising Son,The reign of Jesus begun.Lies repeated,Now defeated.May we know the wayAs we kneel and prayFor God’s protectionThrough the resurrectionOf God’s Holy Son.Jesus is the OneWho saved usAnd will raise usAbove the frayOf our earthly day.Give thanks in prayer,He is here, there,He is everywhere.tcarter, 8/26/2022#LivingInGod’sRhymePodcastDiscussion:THE TRUTHThe meteoric riseOf one man’s pride;Many have cried,Many have diedBelieving the liesMisleading their livesSo another may riseAbove human pride.Those who have criedOver the ones who diedStill believe the liesRearranging their lives.My friend,Before the endKneel and prayThat this dayYou know the KingPromised to bring,Through His worth,Peace on earth.Lord, Jesus,Please save us.On You we relyTo hear our cry,Our constant prayerAlways and               everywhere.As we are blessedWe pray for the rest.tcarter, 8/27/2022, 11:07 pm#LivingInGod’sRhymePodcastDiscussion:THE LETTERI am writing this letterTo family and friendsAsking for forgivenessAnd to make amendsFor the uncertainty and fearsI have caused over the years,Too much pain, too many tears.I look at the clock,So many thoughts blockThe words I need to say.But they have gone astray.Looking for a rhyme,Can I find one this time?I could read no more.Looking at the doorI felt a hand on  my shoulder.Why now, I had grown older?Then as the hand did squeezeI was then set at ease.I felt a release,Suddenly at peace,Overwhelming love.I turned and looked aboveAnd I saw Jesus smile.He had been the all the while.tcarter, 8/27/2022#LivingInGod’sRhymePodcastBy my...

72,8-2, SHOW  NOTES & COPYRIGHTS  (Scheduled 9/1/2022)Today we are going to talk about taking up our cross and following Jesus.  I was given a wooden cross that gave me the inspiration for today’s podcast.We’ll start with three times in The Bible Jesus tells those He is with to do this.Matthew 16:24-26 NKJV, Jesus is with His disciples after feeding the four thousand.24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 25 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. 26 For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?Mark 8:35 NKJV, Jesus and His disciples were at a house in Capernaum.When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.Luke 9:23 NKJV, Jesus is with His disciples after feeding the five thousand.Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.THE CROSS OF JESUSHow do we react to the cross?Yes, there is death and loss.And beyond in our strifeThere is a promise – eternal life.The Son of man, living as one of us.The Son of God, the God/man JesusShowed the wayAs He did prayOn that fateful nightWhen good an evil did fight.His prayer:“Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.”(Luke 22:42, NKJV)Dying for the sins of others,His sisters and brothers,He gave of HimselfFor our Heavenly wealth.No, not money or fame.Nor words that do not rhyme.It was for the forgiveness of our sinSo forever we might live with Him.We must also commit to the cross.Overcoming sin is not a loss.No, we take up our cross for gainKnowing God’s protection always remains.Jesus said, “Take up you cross and follow me.”On that fateful day, He took up His cross for all to see.Taking up our cross we follow Jesus.We die to self in absolute surrender.We will lose the live we lived on this earth,We will follow as Jesus walkedAnd greet others as He talked.We will find our Heavenly worth.      (tcarter, 8/19/2022)Discussion:I would like to follow this with the Armor of God.  As we take up our cross and follow Jesus, I believe it helps to also put on the armor of god, so we are able to stand against the forces of evil.  I have no poem for this, I am just going to read the verses from the Bible.Ephesians 6:10-20, NKJV, 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the [a]wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of [b]the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked...

71, 8-1, SHOW  NOTES & COPYRIGHTS  (Scheduled August 26, 2022)Today we will be reading and discussing poems that were influenced by a picture or object that inspired me.THE CLOCK, THE TIME, OUR HOURS (God Still Rhymes, pg 7)Time, is it ours or is it hours,The hands that do not move?As we move through timeDo we make life rhymes?Whose face is on the clock?Does it reflect     the number of years,     the number of fears,     the number of tears?The rhymes that age usAs we look in the mirror,Is it ours or the face of time?Will the hands on the clockGive us time to unlockThe secrets we keep,Our sins so deep?Do we have the hours,At least to start,To open our heartAnd release what was ours?Time will wait for no one.Will we be standing stillAt the end of time?Time will not go on into infinityAs we wait for eternity.We are free,what everwe want to befor all to seeespecially hethat is in Heaven above.Will we choosehis lovebefore the end?Will we acceptthe gracehe did send?In the shining sun,do we have time to accept his son,his sacrifice to make us right?The hands on the clocksometimes move so odd.At times they do mockeach and every minute of the day.But if we make time to praywe will see the hand of God,feel his infinite lovehis saving gracehis sacrifice for our righteousness, that we will be for eternity.Discussion:The clock that inspired this poem also inspired a full chapter in God Still Rhymes: The Broken Clock, Still The Clock Is Still, Our Time Standing Still, and The Clock A Few Months Later.  Grandfather Clock was written many years before.  It seem like a good introduction to the other clock poems.WINDOWS TO GOD  (God Still Rhymes, pg. 65)An ancient cathedral,an old country church,filled with worshiperspraying, singing, hearingas his word is heardas sun shining throughwindows of stained glass.The history of our faith,of a journey through the ages,reflecting sorrows and joysever present for us to see.As it may seemthe lighted beamseen through the glassas time does passthe hands of manreflects his plan.Then at church today,walking through the door,no windows reflectinga journey that has passed,now in muted huesphotographs black and white,joy without sorrow,husband, wife, a child,give hope for tomorrow.The journey unfinished,they are looking forward.We see the Son shinethrough many smiles.Now we can seewhat we can be,the simplicityfor you and me,life he did save,the gift he gave.Whether by the sun shining through multicolored stained glassor the Son shining through a photograph of white and black,both are windows through which we can see the work of his hand.Reflection:The church I attend was having its 18th anniversary.  The only windows are in the entrance atrium and the classrooms.  To celebrate this occasion pictures of some of the members were taken and enlarged.  These were put

TOM SEPPO INTERVIEW, Discussion topics:Tom knows Dave from High School and Tim from a Bible StudyIt Tom sitting in Tim’s old office at BMJ?  Something is wrong, the secretary is sitting in the bosses office, specifically the half occupied by our first interviewee.  It is a small world.Growing up in a Christian Family.Tom and his brothers singing group.His family, wife & children.What influenced Tom to go into the ministry?  (Highlights/Lowlights ????)Starting Operation Transformation and its mission.Hopes for the future.INTERVIEWPodcast followup:1. Interesting how the connections to people & places has played out in our first 2 interviews.2. God’s Ways &  Means committee.  3. Tom’s ability through his faith to pray at class reunion.  I especially liked when he talked about what happens when we come to the end of our life.  Not being pushy, just relaying God’s messaage.  I think as Christians that should be our example, to pray and share our faith where we can, when the door open to allow us to freely do it.  He was asked to pray at the beginning of the event and he did so much more.  That’s Tom.4. His work with Billy Graham Foundation, being point man for Franklin Graham’s Route 66 Tour with stops at 8 cities.  5. Tom is another great example of the work God can do through people if they are fully open to His leading.  It has to take anoumous trust and faith to have followed where God has led Tom.6. We will have to have him back after the Route 66 Tour.Poem for Operation Transformation from God Still RhymesOutreach (for Operation Transformation) (God Still Rhymes, pg. 94)“Your love has given me great joyand encouragement, because you,brother, have refreshed the heartsof the Lord’s people.”  (Philemon 1:7 NIV)Saving one life, maybe more,Giving hope to a neighborhoodWith perhaps a rundown store,Where once despair may have reigned,Now there is hope for the goodThat comes when pride is regained.Transforming,Performing,More than one,More than a fewWith hope renewed.How, one may ask in a world askew,Can “hope” and “less” pray in the same pew?Well the few are manyWhen joining togetherTo give of themselves to the others,One hand becomes more as they gather.When one becomes seven,A number from Heaven,Then lives will healAs love they feel.            Communication            Churches            Community Chaplain Services            Commerce            Certification            Children/YouthAs Jesus gathers in the lost sheep He is helped by many of faith.There is one who gathers the helpers,Though many they become one,Joined in faith by the commandTo love others as Jesus loves them.The many become oneThrough Jesus, God’s son.Knowing their strength, together they pray,Forgoing the loss, together they stay.Operation Transformation, Transforming

70, 7-10, SHOW  NOTES & COPYRIGHTS, Revised 8/13/22 (Scheduled August 19, 2022)Today we are reading and discussing my evenings before going to bed. I like to sit on the edge of the bed before I actually get into bed  and write a short poem on the Notes app on my cell phone.  Today we will be reading some of those poems.PSALM 51:1010 Create in me a pure heart, oh God,And renew a steadfast spirit within me.11 Do not cast me from your presenceOr take your Holy Spirit from me.12 Restore to me the joy of your salvationAnd grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.I have been reading the Psalms, Revelation and rereading Ephesians 10, The Armor of God. I have found peace and hope and also understanding: Peace and hope in knowing God is in control, and the understanding of the tomorrows we will face. With God we will be prepared for tomorrow. With the Armor of God we will find peace in the hope we have through Jesus.Our God has prepared usFor all to come through Jesus,By His grace we are with His SonThrough whom the battle has been won.We will face fears,We will face tears,Still we will not dieFrom another’s lie.Living for this world, no, never.Living for Jesus,Our salvation will last forever.He has saved us.Hallelujah, praise the Father.Hallelujah, praise the Son,Hallelujah, praise the Holy Spirit.Praise God for His never ending blessings.Amentcarter, 9/28/2021, Discussion:AN ANSWER TO PRAYERI thought I could stopThe up and down hopGoing on in my mind.Could peace I again find?Speak upShut upWhat is rightNot what mightSo I knelt and began to pray.The answer, “Do not betrayYour fellow believers,Expose the deceivers.”There are momentsI hear commentsSaying words I’ve writtenShould never be hidden.As my mind started to wander,I knew it was time to pray.Tilting my head I looked yonderAnd asked God, “what do I say?”I see the world in a haze,With so many in a daze,Not knowing where the truth laysToo many yeas, too few nays.I said, “Lord, what can be done?”He answered, “it is simple my son.Read the book of prophecy.Not books of philosophy.”“Today you prayTo know the way.You already know it,Now you must share it.”So I will continue to writeOf how yesterday and todayHave and still explain tomorrow,As the “god of this world” brings sorrow. (2 Cor. 4:4)Put on the full armor of God, so you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For your struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. tcarter 9/20/2021, 10:22 pmDiscussion:SPOKEN WORDSThere are daysWe live in hazeThrough our waysOur wayward dazeSo many have spokenMany more are brokenTheir lives but a tokenUntil they are awokenWho are the foolsThose making rulesOr those who followWords that are hollowThere is one wordWhen it is heardHearts become stirredTruth is not blurredIt is the Word of the...

69, 7-9, SHOW  NOTES & COPYRIGHTS,  Today we are going to read poems and discus where faith leads us.  All of the poems are from Living In God’s Rhyme.THE GENTLENESS OF FAITH (pg. 125)Our faith is a reflectionThat upon recollectionBy those whose lives we passed.Will see a love that lasts.Our faith is not quarrelsome,We speak in gentle tonesTo those who do not know the SonSo they see the love he has shown.His spirit may raise our voice,Though never in anger, but in joyful songOf a love that will make eyes moistAs the lost find that for which they do long.Love is gentle in its forgivingAs shown by how we were living,That as Christ redeemed us at the crossSo now we may live without the loss,The loss of,The love of his promise,The gift of his grace,That with Christ we will riseWhen his call will end our race.For God so loved us he gave his only SonSo we could join him and be the onesTo share,To care,To be there,AnywhereHe calls,Standing tallSo others hearThere is no fearIn God’s embraceAs the world we face.Without love for others,For our sisters and brothers,Our faith is but mist in the air.So how to the lost do we share?Pray that our faith leaves no questionOf who God is and who we are in him.May the gentle love of GodBe the gentleness of our faith.Reflection on The Gentleness of FaithI was led, or more likely I meandered, through four books before getting the inspiration for this poem.  It came from 2 Timothy 2:24.  “And the Lords servant must not be quarrelsomeBut must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.” (NIV)Discussion: HIS WORD MAY IT LEAD US (pg. 63)Matthew, Mark Luke and John,Paul, Peter, Timothy and Jude,Books and letters written To show us the way to God’s love,The love of his sacrifice,The love of his grace,The love he has for us,The human race.Jesus said,Believe,Be baptizedAnd spread the Gospel.We should not only pray,Pray every day,For those who have not heardHis mighty saving word.We should speakSo that we reachThose souls we knowOf the gift we have receivedSo they will not be deceived.We need to shoutTo the world aboutThat Jesus saves,He is what God gaveSo the end will be better,So it will not be bitter.After ThoughtsAs believers we can meet in clustersSo that faith and desire we can musterThat as we leave the roomWe do not have a sense of doomBut the faith to share,Share that we care,That others hearWhat we hold dearTo our heartsSo they may startTo see what they can beThat when with JesusThey will be free.Discussion:THE RHYME OF GOD, THE RHYME OF ME (pg. 34)There may be no rhymesAs in other times.But it is not that the LordHas struck a lost chord.(if he did it would be sungas every church bell was rung)His rhyme is his word,The scriptures we readThrough which he plants the seed,With hope that we have heard.It is through his graceThat we see his faceIn those we meetAnd those we greet.If we believe,In us lives his rhymeForever in time.He will not deceive.Then I decided to...

67, 7-8, SHOW  NOTES & COPYRIGHTS,  (8/4/2022)Today:Christian faith and the world view have been at odds since the time of Jesus’ resurrection.  I am using the word faith instead of religion because faith is from God not religion without the reforms man has instituted into religion.  We Christians must be able to separate the word of God from the words of man.  To do so we, will be led to pray to God our Father, the Creator.We must be ready to face and live in this world which . . . this world which does not like us.  Sorry. I’m trying not to let words get the worst of me before we start reading.  But as the world is against us, God is for us. And by His grace we can run the race before us and cross the finish line that those of the world are unaware of.We’ll start with poems from God Still Rhymes.SHELTER FROM THE STORM (PG. 83)Who will give us shelteras we suffer and swelterfrom the impeding heatof the city street?Who will in our lives so tornshelter us from the storm,from the pouring rains,from the winds of pain?Some do not liketo consider God’s wrathas out they strikealong their earthly path.His wordon our path,where it leadsdo we heed,heed his word, have we heard?Do we careas we starenever knowingwhat we are sowing?Do we live among the herd,do we ignore his wordlooking for treasureand earthly pleasure?There are so manywho refuse to hear,to look in the mirror.Joy there isn’t any.They do not knowthe seeds they sowwill always growdeath in the weeds.There are oncoming storm cloudsas the world shoutsnot knowing the painof the oncoming rain,Not knowing the wrathbecause of their path,not knowing,having never heard.Jesus has calmed the stormy seas,has rescued those in fear and need.And through his sacrifice for our sinhe calmed God’s wrath for those who believe.Discussion:Yes, I like Bob Dylan and have at times tried to write like him.  This shelter from the storm is completely different than the one he wrote with the same title.  They are like faith and the world.Another from God Still Rhymes, pg. 85BORN THEN SCORNEDInto this life you were bornSo that you might be scorned.Never seeing your worthWhile on this earth,Though seeing the torn veil,Not knowing that you would prevail.(John 11:45)Jesus threatens the comfort of our livesJust as he threatened the Pharisee’s lies.For that he would die.Did they, do we know why?The Messiah, the Son of God,For that and all he saidThey wanted him dead.The world hasn’t changed.He who controls rules.The law, did it have the clues?Not for the ruling fewWho believed they knew.But what did they know?What seeds did they sow?Leading the lost sheep astray,Did they ever ask or pray?Today,What do we say?Do we ever prayThat we not beLed astray,But findThe WayThe Truth,And the Life?Please pray that your life can be more than you see at the beginning of the day.Pray that your life may be changed, priorities rearranged,That all you say, that all you do, is not for you aloneBut for...

67, 7-7, SHOW  NOTES & COPYRIGHTS,  (July 29, 2022)Today we are going to talk about love, God’s love and our love.  Reading poems about love came to mind having written down the words of I Corinthians, Chapter 13, verse in a notebook after reading one night.  I have been wanting to use this verse as the theme of a podcast ever since.  As I prayed about the poems to use the word “Love “ was the center of my focus.  So, I looked through the index of each book and found 6 poems with “Love” in the title.  His Love!Paul had been talking about some of the gifts of the Holy Spirit as Chapter 13 starts.  He ends with Verse 13:“And now abide in faith, hope and love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” (NKJV)Our first one is from God’s Rhyme, pg. 13LOVELove is a songof not just how longI have loved youbut of Your forgiveness thruall I have done wrongYou are love& how I love You,my Lord, my Savior.You, Jesus,are love I can see.Love is the warm sunbefore each day is done,that feeling insidethat is hard to hidewhen walking with the Son.You are love& how I love You,My Lord, my Savior.You, Jesus,are love I can feel.Love, Jesus, is You& all I can do I know is giveeach day I liveto those who need You too.You are love& how I love You,My Lord, my Savior.You, Jesus,are love I can be.Discussion:Also from God’s Rhyme, pg. 25BLESSED IS LOVEBlessed are theywho love the Lordthy God,for they shall loveone another& those around them.We are commandedto love Godour Fatherwith all our heart& all our soul.And after, to loveThy neighborAs we wouldlove ourselveswho are createdin the imageof our Creator.Love with all our hearts& all our soulsas He didwho saved our soulson Calvary’s hill.Father, Son & Holy Spirit;One & the samefor eternity.Likewise, the Ten CommandmentsJesus said are one;“Love one anotheras I have loved you.” The love that God commandsis the love He has given.Blessed are wewho accept His love,for we can returnthe blessing.Blessed are theywho love the Lord for they, like God,       are love,& love, like God,goes on forever.Discussion:The last one from God’s Rhyme, pg. 31We have read this poem on a previous podcast.  And it fits into today’s podcast perfectly.YOUR LOVEYour lovefills my heartat day’snew start.Your loveso fills meI give thanksto Thee.Your lovefills my lifewith children& a loving wife.You loved mebefore I ever loved You.You love me stillinspite of what I do.You love me& because You doI try moreto deserve You.Your...

Tim Carter sees God everywhere, even in the most difficult of times, reminding us that God is present in all moments of life."I will let God give to me his all as I hear his call."Tim Carter is a Christian poet and author. He has written two books of Christian poetry, "God's Rhyme: Expressions of Faith" and "Living in God's Rhyme."This is Tim Carter's story...Tim Carter sees God in the good and bad moments of life. He sees God in the smiles of strangers, in the birth of new life, and even in death. He is reminded that God is present everywhere, even in the most difficult of times..In this episode, you will learn the following:1. The power of rhyme in communicating and connecting with God2. The importance of being aware of one's own judgmental tendencies and working to overcome them3. The ways that God shows himself to us in everyday life, both in the good and the badResources:[Insert any lead magnet/CTA links from Guest here] Chapter Summaries:1) Tim is Tim's brother Dave's brother tim is Tim and Dave is Dave tim doesn't like to hear himself talk on the podcast, so he changed the name of the podcast to Living in the rhyme from Living in Grief's rhyming.2) Tim and Dave are going to read and discuss some poems that have encouraged them as they have lived them. The first poem is called Trust to Be Led. The second one is called. I removed the log from my eye and I will forgive as I live. Recently, Dave has found that he is becoming a worse driver. There was a glass house on the lake shore between Marysville and St. Clair, Michigan. Dave used to throw stones at people. He used to do that too. But now he's aware of it less and less. He thinks it helps us to be aware of things, so we're less likely to do them.3) This week especially for some reason, I feel his grasp has been a little bit tighter. I find myself asking for forgiveness more often, but I also find myself not doing as many things that I think I need to ask for forgiveness for. Believing and being around and being with Jesus is fun.4) All right. That was a good discussion. There was some good thoughts and questions.5) The rhymes are what got me started. I had to give up a few stances because I could not find a Rhyming word that made sense. I kind of liked where I was going, but because I started rhymes, I knew I needed to finish.6) The first two poems are Christian poetry that aren't published. The second poem is found on page 31, and it's called Your Love. Jesus' love is perfect more than man. Jesus is a loving and righteous deity. He loves people lovingly even when they do wrong things in their lives.7) Tim was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2009. He was treated with radiation in the hospital for three days and 25 low dose radiation treatments. After that. The hospital where he had his treatment at was 45 miles away from home, but they took him there at 7:30 instead of 800. Tim was able to get back to work by 8:30.8) As his faith expanded through church and through reading. He wants to read more of the Old Testament as it gives him more of a desire to read the Bible. He is not a Bible expert, but he has been in groups with discussion about the Old and New Testament.9) Tim and Jesus are running a race two weeks in a row. They were talking about the director of their show earlier. Tim and the director got together this weekend and they can't wait to be with Jesus next week. They are going to do a podcast called Preparation. Dave is in Florida. Paul and Tim are in Michigan. Dave is thankful they are there. Dave has been to the hospital before. Dave and Tim have been hospitalized recently. Tim and Dave will talk about this in the show notes. They will also talk about Tim's and Dave's relationship with...

65, 7-5, SHOW  NOTES & COPYRIGHTS, Today we will be reading and discussing poems about ,the beginnng of our rebirth as Christians, then living our lives to reach the goal, the quiet of our faith, and the grace of God.  2wo poems each from God’s Rhyme and God Still Rhymes.Discussion:WE WERE BORN IN BETHLEHEM  (GR, pg. 90)We are the children of the Father of Abraham, children dispersed to all the nations    We are the children of the Father of Moses who led his people from captivity   We are the children of the Father spoken of in the books of the Old Testament     We are the children of our fathers and mothers and generations that came before.We are God’s childrenBoth Gentile and JewThrough His death and resurrectionAnd the promise of God’s covenantWe are God’s childrenWe have been chosenWhether it is by His saving graceOr a promise to an ancient raceWe are God’s childrenHis face on this earthAs the ancient scriptures did foretellCovenants old and covenants newWe are God’s childrenAnd so we must livePraising Him with words ever so boldSinging songs and hymns both new and oldWe are the children of the Father of Abraham,children dispersed to all the nations    We are the children of the Father of Moses who led his people from captivity   We are the children of the Father spoken of in the books of the Old Testament    We are the children of our fathers andmothers and generations that came beforeDiscussion:RUNNING TOWARD THE GOAL (GR, pg. 129)“All I want is to know Christand to experience the power of His resurrection,to share in his sufferingand become like him in his deathin the hope that I myselfwill be raised from death to life.”     Phil. 3:10 GNThe race I could never win,no, not on my own.I stumble & fall, I sin.& many times the race seems too long.But for me, the race has been won.Following God’s heavenly course,Jesus, my Savior, His holy Son,has received all the glory.Knowing where my life endsI continue to strive & runthe course Jesus set before me,hoping that with Him I will become one.“May you always be joyfulin your union with the Lord.”     Phil. 4:4, GNI must look ahead, never behind,keep running by the power of His lovestraight toward the goal & prize – God’s call thru Jesus to life above.As Jesus has done before me to see,I must follow the courseHe so perfectly set before me,avoiding the obstacles of this human world.& when I do finally & joyfully arrive,He will take this weak & mortal body& like His it shall become alivein glory by the power of Him who has created all.“May you always be joyfulin your union with the Lord.I say it again, rejoice!”Discussion:HIS GRACE (GSR, pg, 127)“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith –and this is not from yourselves, it is a gift of God –not by