A Strand of Pearls
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A DEMON NAMED “FEAR”
(Ps. 3; Prov. 21:31, 28:1, 29:25; Matt. 10:24-28;
2 Tim. 1:7-10; Heb. 4:11-16; 1 Jn. 4:10-19 & Rev. 21:1-8)
A demon makes you afraid.
His poisonous name is Fear.
He plans to ruin your future
If he dominates you, dear.
He’ll freeze your soul and progress.
He’ll plague your heart and mind.
He’ll rob you of your living
And the joys that you could find.
Wherever you are weak
That’s where Fear will invade.
So, you must tell your Father
What makes you so afraid.
With God you can defeat
This uninvited guest.
Trusting in God’s power
Can give you peace and rest.
He’ll shatter fear’s bravado
Until he is weak and small.
Though Fear wears many faces,
The Almighty knows them ALL!
Pick up your Gospel sword.
Now see what God can do.
When your courage springs anew,
Fear will run away from you!
----Delores J. Howard
A GIANT!
(1 Sam. 17)
Goliath was a giant,
A nine foot avid foe.
David would confront him,
For no one else would go.
The giant had a javelin,
A spear, and awesome sword.
David still would challenge him
In the name of his awesome Lord.
David took out one smooth stone
And placed it in his sling.
Then he flung that stone between
The eyes of the Philistine.
What’s the lesson we can learn
That’s given in this tale?
When facing a giant problem,
We’ve learned how to prevail.
Love the Lord with all your heart,
Obey Him, and be wise.
Then, He’ll help you win your battles
Whenever they arise.
With God you are a warrior,
And no problem is too tall.
With God you are a conqueror,
And you’ll see your giant fall.
----Delores J. Howard
A HEART OF FIRE
(Ps. 40; Matt. 28:18-20; 1 Cor. 9:24-27;
Heb. 1:5-14, 12:1-3 & Rev. 3:15-22)
I once had a heart of fire,
I was active and alive.
Yet, somewhere along the way
My spirit took a dive.
My heart became exhausted
As demons played their games.
My embers grew lukewarm
When Satan doused my flames.
I grew sad and sickly.
I grew weak and frail.
I tried to stand for Jesus,
But time and again I’d fail.
Christ fueled my dying embers
Before they grew stone-cold.
Now, I proclaim my Savior
With a spirit hot and bold.
Christ said He’d never leave me,
For Satan’s threat is dire.
Should I wane, Christ has the light,
To restore a heart of fire.
----Delores J. Howard
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About the Book
A warm hello to all! Come on in and sit a spell. Are you thirsty--hungry? We have living water, the milk of the word, veggies, meat, and a delightful array of treats. Enjoy all the savory dishes for there’s something here for everyone. Th ere are poems to fi ll the hungriest of souls and some to satisfy even the most discerning tastes.
Before you eat, please permit me to ask God’s blessings upon the “food” and to bless and nourish you as only HE can do. May we thank Him for all His love and care, (physically and spiritually). As we feast on more assorted stories found in God’s Word, we’ll also savor the experiences of those who’ve shared our world, and those who have touched me and mine personally. Until then, dive in, while your spirits are good and hot! Bon Appetite!
—Delores
About the Author
My name is Delores J. Howard. I live in Franklin, Ohio, where I went to high school. This is also where I met my husband, Hugh. We were high-school sweethearts and married shortly after graduation.
When Hugh and I were in our twenties, we became Christians. In time, two different ministers advised him to go to the school of preaching in Lubbock, Texas. We did just that! We had our two young sons in tow, and off we went to an unknown land and future. While there, God blessed us with a beautiful baby girl.
We stayed an extra six months for stateside missionary training, and once completed, we moved to a very small church in Salyersville, Kentucky, to begin our ministry. We’ve lived in Kentucky, Iowa, Michigan, and Ohio. Family issues took us out of the ministry, but it did not hamper our love or devotion to our Lord.
God gave me the gift of poetry and I honor HIM with it. I have Bible verses under each title to support the integrity of every poem.
The poems are suitable for use in a variety of situations and/or ministries. God is honored and praised in every poem in some way. He is worthy. He is loved.