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Our Words are Blossoms

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Our Words are Blossoms is a collection of poems and articles written after moving to The Inn on Westport. The current then Chaplain encouraged Doris to write items which he used at various activities at the Inn.

Category: Free Verse Poetry
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According to rabbinical tradition, a kiss from God is a living word of prophecy.  Have you ever had the experience of a verse from the Bible jumping off the page at you, and knowing that it was a word from God to you?  If so, you’ve been kissed by the King.
     God also shows us His love in other ways:  a sunrise or sunset, beautiful flowers, a bird’s song, a friend, a newborn baby, a lovely song and whatever God has made happen to please you.
     KISSES FROM THE KING
They come on wings,
     when least expected,
Butterfly moments designed for me,
     . . . glorious sunset, an answered prayer.
     the joy of knowing that He is there.
And when I offer my heartfelt praise
     He whispers to me this loving phrase . . .
     . . . “IT’S BECAUSE I LOVE YOU.”
Blessed kisses from the King,
     I treasure them more than anything.
            by Doris Stensland in Our Words are Blossoms

IF BIRDS COULD TALK
The robin on the lawn
was a handsome bird.
So self-assured.

With a characteristic hop,
he bent to grab an insect from the grass.
Then paused and stood erect,
a stately form in his formal best,
his dark tuxedo with the rust-colored vest.

This confident bird a message sent,
“You can see that I’m content.
God made me a robin;
I’m His design.
And a happier robin you’ll never find.”

“But you humans, I hear you grumble a lot,
always complaining about what you’re not.
Not satisfied with who you are,
forgetting you’re God’s crowning glory by far.
So hold your head high,
you’re His special creation,
with even a close “Father-child” relation.
And the fact that He loves you, what joy that should bring,
what daily contentment and worshiping.”
         By Doris Stensland

 

Valentine’s Day – Focusing on God’s Love

As we near Valentine’s Day, thought would share writings focusing on God’s love & human love with three writings: “Kisses from the King”, “Valentine Prayer – A Denim Love” (human love) , & “Our Father’s Love”.      According to rabbinical tradition, a kiss from God is a living word of prophecy.  Have you ever […]

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It’s Harvest Time

Once more the earth has yielded      her wealth of ripening grain. It’s harvest time again. Standing side by side, and row after row,      the cornstalks now look weathered and show      their weariness. The green leaves that waved in the breeze in July      are now ragged and dry. […]

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Fourth of July

“LET  FREEDOM  RING!” is the theme in every community     on the Fourth of July. It was celebrated with      Parades      Waving flags      Speeches and singing of our National Anthem      Picnics and family gatherings      And, of course, the noise of fireworks! As darkness fell, we […]

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Apple Blossom Time

God makes our world beautiful in the Spring! Apple Blossom Time Oh, apple tree, You put on such a show      when Springtime comes; Dressed as a bride      attired in white,      covered with dainty blooms,      you are a lovely sight. Your beauty stirs me as I gaze. Have […]

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Prayer Requests

Some thoughts about our prayer life PRAYER  REQUESTS Dear Lord, today as I was making  my grocery list      I was reminded of some of my prayers. Oftentimes I present You with a list of “Give me this”,      and “Please do that”,      and expect You to quickly fill my order. […]

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