Materials and Resources for Christian Ministry to Nursing Home Residents.
Materials and Resources for Christian Ministry to Nursing Home Residents.
Short insights and observations and nuggets from Bible readings and how the Christian walk is played out in real-life situations.
Diamonds In The Rough by Betty Jo Mathis I watched him there in denim,his old boots all worn and scuffed;Just a common sort of guy,but a diamond in the rough.I saw him at his labor,for his work was lowly stuff;But I heard no squawk nor whinefrom this diamond in the rough.His pay was only av’rage,but …
The Greatest Science Fiction Motion Picture Production by Jerry Johnson Of all that Hollywood has producedIs less than the nothing of pot smoking pipe dreamsCompared to the simple, plain, unadulterated Gospel TruthFound myself in hopeless plight:Deaf, dumb, numb and without sight!Killed by wrong and killed by right!Longed for day and loved the night!I sure could …
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The Jobs by Jerry Johnson I saw, as in a movie screen,The wolverine-like beastWith two sets of black bat-like wings,Red beady eyes,Sharp, hand-like eagle talons on all four feet,Snarling and droolingThru vicious needle-sharp teeth.Something I could not imagine.The beast flew down out of the movieSnatching from somewhereA little, defenseless baby bunny,Flew back into the movieTo …
Let Go of the Limb by Jerry Johnson Pangs of fear are fueled by doubtTimidity grips the limbFamiliar’s solace instead of food your recompense. Safely hidden among the leaves,Addiction to status quoSubjugates your faith to the faked rationale of common sense. The longer that you sit thereThe weaker your wings will be;Soaring in Jesus a …
A Child’s Embrace By Jerry Johnson We hold our cup upOur eyes upon the Lord.Our hearts are filled with joy:To heights of heaven we have soared.By His blood we are liftedBy His grace we take the wing.Our hearts rise up to meet Him:His honor and praise we sing.In our weakness He is strongFor He has …
The Stigma of God By Jerry Johnson Scripture quotations are from the King James Version with the exception of those marked “ESV.” “ESV” is the abbreviation for English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Man just naturally resists the intervention of …
The following is a testimony that came from the heart of one of God’s children who went through deep water near the end of his earthly journey. In the midst of wrestling with real questions and facing real fears this Christian took the time to share with us the truth of God’s faithfulness even in …
A dear little child of God recommended this poem to me a few years ago. She was over 100 years old and very much longed to go to be with her Savior. For many years she had carried the message in this old hymn in her heart…it showed in her devotion and dedication to the …
I awoke this morning to another day on Earth, closer to our Blessed Hope – one day closer to the ecstasy of being with our Almighty, loving Father, our beloved, living, High Priest-Savior-King Jesus Christ, our loving, guiding, comforting Holy Spirit. Time decays the dross of this life to reveal the ever-increasing glory of life …
Quiet Mountain Stream By Jerry JohnsonTo my grandson, Elijah. If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive. John …