Salt and Light (Bible Study)

Matthew 5:13-16

 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.

 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.  Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Children (Bible Study)

Provers 13:1

Intelligent children listen to their parents

Foolish children do their own thing

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Children hold tight to your parent's teachings.  For they will become useful as you grow up, and travel the road of life

Fun on the water

Light

Waves boat

Bobs up and

Down while floating

Fun on the water

Jetski on waves

Plowing through

The surf

Fun

Rain

A mighty down pour

Rivers overflow thier banks

Much flooding happens

The Gardener

The Hay dances in the breeze

Theground is rough

Hurtting my knees

As I plant another garden in the ground

The sun is hot

It makes me sweat

The flies are annoying

I haven't swayyed one yet

I plant these seeds

All in a row

I plant them well

Hope they grow

Rise

Rise

Above

Struggles

Along life's path

For you will become a better person

Love

Love is a strong emotion

Love can conquer all of life's ills

So strong is it's ways

Life

Life is a rose

Don’t let death destroy

It’s blooms

Life is a journey

Take a walk

Enjoy the view

Life is a challenge

Take it on

Life is a lesson

Learn something new

Life is a test

Take it

Pass it

PRAISE

I’ll praise my lord

Until the very end

No matter the strife

Life has put me in

He is Lord and Master forever

He’s the truth

He’s the way

It is in him

I will forever stay

Never will I back down

He is my Lord forever

He always makes me better

He’s my savior

His light shines bright

Deep within the dark

Shining straight to my heart

He’s my friend

I’m glad to know him

He saved my life

From major strife

I have no fear

Whenever he is near

He has captured

My heart

I worship a savior

Who is honest and pure

I have no doubt

My life is secure

River of the mind

On the river of the mind

I am floating down a stream of memories

Good times with friends

Good times with family

The waters grow rough

I get turned

I get tossed

Memories of hurt

Memories of hate

Enter my mind

Why can't they all be good

Why can't the river stay calm

We cherish the good memories

We must learn from the bad ones

Faith (Holy Teaching)

“The tree which fills the arms grew from the tiniest sprout; the tower of nine stories rose from a (small) heap of earth; the journey of a thousand steps commenced with a single step.”

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Jesus said that if we have the faith even the size of a mustard seed, we can do great things

Caring (Holy Teaching)

Christ taught for the individual to care for their neighbor, we have been endowed with a responsibility for our fellow man, not for the sake of a celestial reward but out of pure benevolence

Living With Purpose (Bible Study)

Romans 12:2 

Do not conform any longer to the patterns of this world, however be transformed by the renewing of your mind, then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is.

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It is so easy to get all caught up in the world around us.  With all the technology it is easy to want to put your Bible on the shelf and forget about God.  However God calls us to not conform for there is a reason for your life (and it is not to have the latest electronic toy.)  God gave each and everyone of us a job to do while on Earth.  For some it is as simple as being a friend to someone who needs one.  To others it could be to be a pastor.  Still others are called to help those in other countries.  God has given us a job, and I know life seems like a long enough journey to get it down.  Don’t just sit around half your life doing nothing, Because life is shorter than you realize.  Get up start filling your purpose.

Holy Water (Bible Study)

John 7 :37-38

Jesus said "If anyone thirsts let them come to me and drink, Whoever believes in me as the scripture has said out of their heart will flow rivers of living water."

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Jesus water comes through the Holy Spirit and it never dries up

Hunger

The pain

The blood

The physicality of it

Wasn't enough to bring feeling back

But this incessant hunger

Finally set the wheels in motion

And emotion came rushing back

First a trickle,

Then a flood

And though

I know

Some will disapprove

I can't go back to that

Emptiness

Rain

Raindrops fall from sky

The plants drink up the water

Refreshes the land

Like the wind blowing

Like the wind blowing

The soul travels just has free

ignoring all else

Go on a Quest

Go on a quest

A quest of self discovery

Go to your limits

Go even further

Love

I love you so much I can't see staight

I love you so much it hurts me

The power you have on me

Wont let go of it's grip

Life Exists

Life exists gleefully

Upon the human mind

Thoughts that exist only as branches

Of emotion and feeling

That are only an expansion

Of one’s

True self

True spirit

A peak into one’s

Eternal soul

Life is an expansion

Of oneself

One’s own existence within the world

Creates life

Life’s joy

Life’s pain

Life’s lessons

Are all a big exploration

In who you are

Why you exist

Explore your existence

Expand your mind

Express yourself

God

God does not care about the color of your skin

God does not care about your gender

God does not care about social status

God cares about your soul

God does not care how tall or short you are

God does not care about your past

God does not care if you are young or old

God cares about your soul

Christ Is Lord

Jesus Christ you are my king

I will honor you over everything

You saved my life

From sin and strife

So my praises

To you I rise

Jesus Christ is lord

Jesus Christ is Lord

Life

Life is to short enjoy it while you can

Life slips by very quickly

Make the most of it

I'm Sorry

Damn the answering machine again

Hi Sara

I know I'm the last person

You want to hear from

Eaven though we broke up

I know it was my fault

You don't have to say it

I think I should be able to say I'm sorry

To you

Not

Your answering machine

I screwed up

I let you down

I know saying I'm sorry

Won't change anything

But I should be allowed to say it anyway

So if you are willing to talk

You have my number

Call me

Bye

Step into a new adventure

Step into a new adventure

Journey into the unknown

Discover new

Skills

Talents

And strengths

Step into a new adventure

Challenge yourself

Stretch your limits

Break down bounderies

Step into a new adventure

Hold nothing back

Go full force

Go to new hieghts

Step into a new adventure

Follow your heart

Follow the path

Find where it leads

Step into a new adventure

Believe in yourself

The Song

There is a song in the air

Where it comes from I know not where

 It’s as nice as fresh fallen rain drops and as sweet as soda pop

The words I do not know, but the tune is old and yet some what new

Like something shared between me and you

In a time so long ago and a land of fallen snow

The voices sing as the wind picks up

 Now joins in a chorus of ducks

 The song sound as sweet as honey dew

 The leaves dance in chorus as if they had been strewn

 The song lifts up to a higher place, but leaves me with

 a smile on my face

Then I leave to go on my way.

 Down the path to a glorious day

Rain

Let the rain fall on me

Re-energize me

Wake me up

So that I am productive

Re-juvenate my spirit

Open my soul

Let pure energy pour forth