Category: grief
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Misery
This poem laments the misery that all life on earth is rife with. But yet, there is hope. There is one who knew no misery, but chose to join in us in our pain and devour it whole. Jesus Christ suffered and became miserable for us, so that we could be raised to eternal life…
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Those Hands
This poem reflects on the hands of our Creator, and the beautiful contrast seen between the lofty height of His power in creation, and the lowly humility of His earthly life, death and resurrection. Jesus Christ loves us, and He gives eternal life, love and joy to all who trust Him as their Lord and…
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My Testimony
My salvation experience and testimony tells of the boundless grace of God for sinners, even one such as I. I was raised in a Christian home as a church elder’s son. I grew up hearing the Truth from the time I was born; though I believed it, I still wanted to go my own way.…
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Pain
This poem by Gabriel Mattix reflects on the ubiquity of pain in life, but also offers hope through the redemption and gain found in Jesus’ suffering and resurrection. Despite the certainty of pain, the poem emphasizes that there is more to life than anguish, and that pain ultimately draws us closer to Him.
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