Sunday Muse -- Barbeque Day

 

Thy word is a lamp unto my  feet, 

and a light unto my path. 

Psalm 119 verse 105 (KJV) 

Today I went to church 

The sermon was on Love 

Love, 

the kind at weddings they tell** 

Then we went to eat with friends 

Had barbeque, Texas style 

I ate like a little pig 

Glad the preacher didn't preach 

on Gluttony, I would flunk 

** would be the Bible again 

   1st Corinthians 13 

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 - Poem Copyright, Jimmiehov 2021, All Rights Reserved 

 - I am linked with Carrie at The Sunday Muse #184 for the Photo Prompt,  , http://thesundaymuse.blogspot.com/2021/10/sunday-muse-184.html?m=1   

 - On Wednesday, November 23, I also linked to Rosemary at Poetry Pantry, https://poetsandstorytellersunited.blogspot.com/2021/10/writers-pantry-94-ends-and-new.html?m=1 for its last Sunday publication. 

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Day 12 of NaplPoWriMo 2020 - Easter Triolet

Easter Sunday 

Easter Sunday is a joyous day 
World-wide Christians are making their stands 
Children's Easter baskets are displayed
Easter Sunday is a joyous day 
Churches full people singing  their praise 
Easter Bunny plays, kids in the sand 
Easter Sunday is a joyous day
World-wide Christians are making their stands 
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Note:  I didn't mean for this to offend, in the U.S. Easter is also a National Holiday as well as being a religious day.

- Poem and Photos Copyright, Jimmiehov 2020, All Rights Reserved 
 - I am linked with Kerry O'Connor in the Imaginary Garden at http://withrealtoads.blogspot.com/2020/04/april-2020-days-11-15.html?m=1 
 - and also with NaPoWriMo Day 12 at    http://www.napowrimo.net/day-twelve-8/

        How to write a triolet 

Preaching to Fathers -- a Fathers Day Poem

Father and son

 

Father and son duality

It starts with birth and lasts till death

Father son not seeing alike

 

Not exactly my story here

 

Older man alone sat in church

'Twas Father's Day preacher ranted

Man had forgotten now sorry

he came to hear preacher's guilt trip

 

Telling how fathering be done

How so many had missed their mark

So much was missed in molding sons

How the sons now like the fathers

 

Should he leave?  clearly not for him

Shrunken he sat couldn't get up

Preacher said Grandfathers have an-
other chance Teach the children well 

 

Spanned from manners to work ethics 

From respect for the other sex

To making budgets paying bills

Loving neighbors and feeding poor 

 
Feeling better he'll see them more

Maybe their parents, his own kids

Will have some rub off onto them

Shake the preacher's hand turn new leaf

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  - Photo and Poem Copyright, © 2018 Jimmiehov, All Rights Reserved
  - I'm linked with Brendan MacOdrum  of the Real Toads at http://withrealtoads.blogspot.com/2018/06/weekend-challenge-approaching-fathers.html (read more there at this link)
  - Picture is a "PrintScreen" photo copy of the picture Brenden above used.

 I don't care it's my life leave me alone

Grazing ~~ a Tuesday Platform Poem

Southern Cattle Grazing

They nibble, take a bite here and again
Going down by the slough, green and grassy
They'll stop, something substantial for the cud
Southern cows, babies in tow, males clumped

Happier today, fresh pasture beckons
Carry their plate, it would be very full
Mention food and they'll come from miles and miles
Southern Baptist cattle, they like to eat

Bibles are on chairs saving their places
Younger ones, a few older, have iPads
Dollar for the plate, quarters for kids
Preacher gets paid, tells their sins, Bible says

Another bite, piece of cake, coffee calls
They've grazed enough, tummies full, chew their cud
Listen to the preacher, God hating sin
Sing songs, praise the Lord, Jesus in their hearts

Do we think all cows will go to Heaven?

 

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 - Photos and Poem Copyright © 2016 Jimmiehov, All Rights Reserved

Notes:
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 - I'm linked with Kerry O'Conner at the Imaginary Garden with Real Toads, The Tuesday Platform, which on Tuesdays is an open forum.

 - Bottom pictures were taken 1-24-2016 at the Second Baptist Church, Houston, FM 1463 Campus (link) where we had our annual "Great Big Breakfast."  Turnout was great, we had 20 eight-foot tables of food.  

 

 - I hope I'm not being sacrilegious here.  Actually I do believe that all animals, God's creatures, will go to Heaven, they are eagerly waiting (Romans 8:18-25 [click here]).

 

 - Top picture is a part of the flood control network for our subdivision, Cinco Ranch, in Katy, Texas (link).  It was formerly farm land, rice fields and pasture land.  There are no cows grazing here anymore.  Note the 2.1 mile walking trail around this part of the network.  We walk a mile or two, 30 minutes doctor's orders. 

 

One Single Impression: Struggle

Struggle

My struggle is not
with the world, it is within
Deeper than within,
not with demons or people
My struggle is not
with them, it is purely me

A contradiction
hereby looms, had I been pure
no trouble would be
Troubles I have, I have sin
Though Jesus has saved
clearly my will vies with His

Pay Devil my dues?
Could becoming a monk help?
Live on the mountain
pray every day all day long?
Come close to the Lord
surely He'd purify me

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Photo and Poem Copyright ©2012 Jimmiehov All Rights Reserved .- - - - - -   The church we visited here was on the main drag Dubrovnik, Croatia.  I cannot tell you the name or its exact location without looking at my guide book which is currently out of pocket. This week's prompt, struggle, was suggested by Viv of Vivinfrance's Blog Find more poems using ''struggle" prompt word at One Single Impression Posted fr Real Toads  Open Link Monday

One Single Impression: Copse

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Copse



I'll let you out here
home is on the other side
just stroll through the copse





if you should be lost
pray to God He'll show the Way
you'll end up in church





Copyright © 2009 Jimmiehov. All Rights Reserved

Find more poems at One Single Impression
"Copse" as prompt,
suggested by K.H. of KiteHorse

Note: this poem is also on my other blog, Jim's Little Blog,

today with a different title and a more evangelical last line.

Looking At the Sky … Willis, Texas, old church with steeple

Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church, Willis, Texas
Willis is about 50 miles north of downtown Houston

The church is currently in use having regular services








For more Looking at the Sky on Friday photos
click over to Crazy Working Mom…

SkyWatch Friday (my seventh) -- Evening time around the church

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At times like this I wish I had a better camera. My little pocket Sony is fine for most, but not enough for really good night-time photos. We can just barely see the moon trying to shine through in the upper right quadrant.

Tag: Skywatch participants and How To Have Your Own Skywatch

I rejoiced with those who said to me,

"Let us go to the house of the LORD."
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A song of ascents. Of David.

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1 I rejoiced with those who said to me,
"Let us go to the house of the LORD."

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2 Our feet are standing
in your gates, O Jerusalem.

3 Jerusalem is built like a city
that is closely compacted together.

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[Psalm 122:1-3 NIV (link)]
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A precident was set for this, ages back.

[you might want to see this link--click here]

[an older blog, it has Adi]

"God Loves You"

"God Loves You"

In the quiet, love is reaching.
It’s yours to hold,
Be still and know that
Even when you’re lost and lonely,
And hope is gone, you’re not alone.

Far beyond the understanding,
There’s a hand that leads,
If you believe.

Through the darkness, see the light.
Remember God loves you.

The road ahead is long and winding.
With eyes of faith, you’ll find the way, yeah.
And when the journey leaves you weary,
You can rest in the comfort of heaven’s arms -
Sweet loving arms.

And peace will follow.
Peace be with you always,
As you go.
For now you know that...

Through the darkness, there’s a light.
Remember God loves you.

When you open up your heart,
His love will meet you where you are.
He will always be a part of everything you do.
He is here to set you free,
And give you all the strength you need
To carry on, to carry on.

Through the darkness, see the light.
Remember God loves you. (remember, remember)
Remember God loves you.

Jaci Velasquez - God Loves You Lyrics
Lyrics007 (link)

Hotter than Hell!

"... And the hot fires of hell will burn up those who work against God."
Hebrews 10:27 (New Life Version)(link)

Church Signs