Poems by Janet Martin
poem count: 186 | pages: 21 | first place: 6 times | second place: 3 times | finalist: 51 times
When We Look up
This was written for a missionary friend who said initially, as they tried to settle in the poverty-stricken country she found it almost impossible to see God. All she could see was squalor and filth until she lifted her eyes...
This was written for a missionary friend who said initially, as they tried to settle in the poverty-stricken country she found it almost impossible to see God. All she could see was squalor and filth until she lifted her eyes...
It Is
When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30
When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30
Another Gift
Thoughts as dawn broke...I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Ps. 32:8
Thoughts as dawn broke...I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Ps. 32:8
Fruit
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5
Guiltless
During yesterday's worship service I realized we can never comprehend the depth of His wonderful love...all we can do is praise Him!
During yesterday's worship service I realized we can never comprehend the depth of His wonderful love...all we can do is praise Him!
The Heavens Declare
A few nights ago I was out as daylight deepened to harvest-moon light...
A few nights ago I was out as daylight deepened to harvest-moon light...
Beseeching Thee
23 Search me, God, and know my heart;test me and know my anxious thoughts.24 See if there is any offensive way in me,and lead me in the way everlasting. Ps 139:23-24
23 Search me, God, and know my heart;test me and know my anxious thoughts.24 See if there is any offensive way in me,and lead me in the way everlasting. Ps 139:23-24
Eternal Love
1 John 4:10 - This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
1 John 4:10 - This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
