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| Who's responsible? |
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Missions / Evangelism |
| Thoughts triggered by a walk down a street in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa. |
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| Again?! |
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Spirtual Growth |
| This poem emerged in the middle of a spiritual crisis, where I knew what God required but was reluctant to submit. |
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| Nick's Nightime Natter |
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Other Topics |
| Based on the story of Nicodemus coming to Jesus at night in John 3 - as a conversation between two disciples looking on... |
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| So, this is Christmas? |
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Christmas |
| A light-hearted look - with a serious point - at how we lose focus at Christmas and about Christmas. |
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| Thoughts of You |
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Encouragement / Inspirational |
| Sat in my office on a mission station as the sunshine streamed through the (uncurtained) window, and it inspired these thoughts. |
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| The Cost |
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Trials / Challenges |
| In a world where we are encouraged to be self-absorbed, and seek a life of comfort and ease, this poem presents my personal struggle against those secular values and accept the challenge of Luke 9:23 to "take up my cross". |
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| The Morning Breaks... |
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Encouragement / Inspirational |
| Based on my experience that daylight often brings a different perspective on things and often, a reminder of that bright & cloudless morning. |
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| In Gratitude |
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God's Love / Grace / Mercy |
| Written on Easter Day, 1983, after my first 3 months of ministry drove me to the point of despair and, on the point of resignation, I was reminded of what we had just celebrated - the Passion of Jesus. It led to me reconsecration through this poem. |
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| It is Finished! |
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Other Topics |
| Based on the greek word, "tetelestai" which means 'the work is completed'. |
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