Poems by John Janzen
poem count: 69 | pages: 8 | first place: 12 times | second place: 8 times | finalist: 41 times
Parenting
Children expose the dross in their parents. God sets the example to be followed in successful parenting.
Children expose the dross in their parents. God sets the example to be followed in successful parenting.
Thanks for Spanks
Reflecting on the helpful and loving guidance of my parents during my childhood.
Reflecting on the helpful and loving guidance of my parents during my childhood.
God's Anvil
This poem was inspired by a poem of similar theme attributed to John Clifford. Beautifully displays the lasting legacy and indestructible nature of the Word of God.
This poem was inspired by a poem of similar theme attributed to John Clifford. Beautifully displays the lasting legacy and indestructible nature of the Word of God.
Thankful Parts
Our bodies were made to worship the Lord. Every part for the praise of His name.
Our bodies were made to worship the Lord. Every part for the praise of His name.
Covid Level Care
I have been thinking much about the efforts applied to stifle this persistent virus. I wondered what that effort might entail applied in other areas of life and ultimately in our relationship with the Lord.
I have been thinking much about the efforts applied to stifle this persistent virus. I wondered what that effort might entail applied in other areas of life and ultimately in our relationship with the Lord.
If the Dead Could Speak
Based on Luke 16:19-31. Hurting for those who've lost loved ones, not serving the Lord. If they could send one message back to the living, what would it be?
Based on Luke 16:19-31. Hurting for those who've lost loved ones, not serving the Lord. If they could send one message back to the living, what would it be?
Ready, Aim, Fire!
Taking a shot in life requires readiness, steadiness and courage to pull the trigger. This poem explores a few different approaches to choices or shots taken in the Christian life.
Taking a shot in life requires readiness, steadiness and courage to pull the trigger. This poem explores a few different approaches to choices or shots taken in the Christian life.
