http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/-t1.htm This section is set aside for those of you who would like to post and share your favorite poems, Bible verses, famous quotes & short stories for the purpose of inspiring faith. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:09:09 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/empty.gif http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/-t1.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/twas-the-night-jesus-came-t143.htm Admin > > >> 'Twas The Night Jesus Came > > >> > > >> > > >> 'Twas the night Jesus came and all through the house, > > >> not a person was praying, not one in the house... > > >> > > >> The Bible was left on the shelf without care, > > >> for no one thought Jesus would ever come there... > > >> > > >> The children were dressing to crawl into bed, > > >> ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:09:09 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/twas-the-night-jesus-came-t143.htm#151 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/twas-the-night-jesus-came-t143.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/through-a-child-s-eyes-t142.htm Admin The following excerpts are actual letters that were written by children. ******************************** Dear God, I went to this wedding and they kissed right in church. Is that ok? Neil ******************************** Dear God, Instead of letting people die and having to make new ones why don't you just keep the ones you got now? Jane ************************************ Dear God, I think the staplr is one of your greatest inventions. Ruth ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:35:54 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/through-a-child-s-eyes-t142.htm#150 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/through-a-child-s-eyes-t142.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/gratitude-with-an-attitude-t141.htm Admin Gratitude With an attitude of gratitude, I attract greater good into my life. I am grateful for all the good in my life and aware that by being grateful, I am attracting even more good to me. Gratitude is more than just thankfulness. It is a deeper awareness that because God is present within every person and situation, ultimate good is also present. As I begin each day both in the awareness that God is all good at all times and with the assurance that I am one with God, I have the strength, ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:12:01 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/gratitude-with-an-attitude-t141.htm#149 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/gratitude-with-an-attitude-t141.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/a-poem-about-our-girlfriends-t140.htm Admin A POEM ABOUT OUR GIRLFRIENDS Someone will always be prettier. Someone will always be smarter. Some of their houses will be bigger. Some will drive a better car. Their children will do better in school. And their husband will fix more things around the house. So let it go, and love you and your circumstances. Think about it! The prettiest woman in the world can have hell in her heart. And the richest woman you know, she's got the car, the house, the clothes~~~~ ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:06:00 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/a-poem-about-our-girlfriends-t140.htm#148 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/a-poem-about-our-girlfriends-t140.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/jesus-vs-santa-t132.htm Admin Jesus vs. Santa > With just a few days before Christmas REMEMBER: > Jesus is Better than Santa > Santa lives at the North Pole. > JESUS is everywhere. > Santa rides in a sleigh > JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water. > Santa comes but once a year > JESUS is an ever present help. > Santa fills your stockings with goodies > JESUS supplies all your needs. > Santa comes down your chimney uninvited > JESUS stands ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:56:13 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/jesus-vs-santa-t132.htm#140 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/jesus-vs-santa-t132.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/good-morning-t130.htm Admin When I say good morning I mean to say: G-od O-ffers us His O-utstanding D-evotion to M-ake us O-bedient & R-eady for a N-ew day with Him. I-nspire others please, and N-ever forget G-od loves you! HAVE A BLESSED DAY! Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:03:56 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/good-morning-t130.htm#138 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/good-morning-t130.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/a-touch-of-inspiration-t129.htm Admin [

Happiness keeps you sweet,
Trials keep you strong,
Sorrows keep you human,
Failures keep you humble,
Success keeps you glowing,
But Only God Keeps You Going!

]]> Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:52:04 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/a-touch-of-inspiration-t129.htm#137 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/a-touch-of-inspiration-t129.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/the-parrot-t128.htm Admin LOL!! The Parrot A young man named John received a parrot as an early Christmas gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird's mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity. John tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft music and anything else he could think of to 'clean up' the bird's vocabulary. Finally, John was fed up and he yelled at the parrot. The parrot ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:39:50 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/the-parrot-t128.htm#136 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/the-parrot-t128.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/daily-inspiration-t124.htm Admin Deliverance is on the way out of whatever situation we are facing! We must remember that we may not know what the future holds, but we SHOULD know and NEED TO KNOW who controls our future! It's Time to Believe Again It's time to believe again. You may have situations that look like they're set in stone, but everything you're facing is subject to change. It is not over until God says it is over. Even if you've been praying for a situation for ten or thirty years, God is still ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:20:13 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/daily-inspiration-t124.htm#132 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/daily-inspiration-t124.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/a-daily-word-t114.htm Admin (Forwarded by Sis Lahlee) This was sent to me. I love this, and it reminds me of what you teach on! Read below. Life is too short for drama & petty things, so laugh hard, love truly and forgive quickly. Live While You Are Alive. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every Opportunity. Forgive now those who made you cry. You might not get a second time. A DAILY WORD: FAITH: God is the one power and presence in my life and in the universe.There ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:17:07 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/a-daily-word-t114.htm#122 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/a-daily-word-t114.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/mary-s-lamb-got-suspended-t100.htm Admin The following poem was sent to us via E-mail. Mary had a little Lamb, His fleece was white as snow. And everywhere that Mary went, The Lamb was sure to go. He followed her to school each day, T'wasn't even in the rule. It made the children laugh and play, To have a Lamb at school. And then the rules all changed one day, Illegal it became; To bring the Lamb of God to school, Or even speak His Name! Every day got worse and worse, ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:27:12 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/mary-s-lamb-got-suspended-t100.htm#107 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/mary-s-lamb-got-suspended-t100.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/home-family-happiness-quotes-t88.htm Admin Home and Family If it weren’t for the last minute, nothing would get done. We may not have it all together, but together we have it all. A family stitched together with love seldom unravels. No success in life can compensate for failure in the home. A family is a gift that lasts forever. Home is a place where we grumble the most and are loved the best. I’d enjoy the day more if it started later. “Mom” and “Maid” are not synonymous. Love is ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:32:45 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/home-family-happiness-quotes-t88.htm#92 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/home-family-happiness-quotes-t88.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/humorous-quotes-t87.htm Admin Humorous Anyone who says money can’t buy happiness obviousaly doesn’t know where to shop. Better days are coming, they’re called Saturday and Sunday. I don’t repeat gossip…so listen carefully the first time. Men are like parking spaces, all the good ones are taken and the rest are handicapped. Telephone, Telegraph or tell someone at church. Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday. A woman’s work that is never done is the stuff she asked her ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:22:36 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/humorous-quotes-t87.htm#91 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/humorous-quotes-t87.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/obstacle-courses-t86.htm Admin Obstacles Success is never final. Failure never fatal. It is courage that counts. Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. If at first you don’t succeed, redefine success. The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; The realist adjusts the sails. Kites rise the highest against the wind, not with it. Do what you can with what you have where you are. If you are going to walk on thin ice you might as ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:14:39 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/obstacle-courses-t86.htm#90 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/obstacle-courses-t86.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/inspiration-for-success-t85.htm Admin Success A winner is a dreamer who never quits. Live every day as if it were your last. Big jobs usually go to people who prove their ability to outgrow small ones. Dance as if no one were watching. Sing as if no one were listening. Don’t wait! The time will never be just right. Behind every door is opportunity. Just knock. Every day is another chance to make your dreams come true. Success is getting up one more time than you fall down. Go ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:07:59 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/inspiration-for-success-t85.htm#89 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/inspiration-for-success-t85.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/words-of-wisdom-t84.htm Admin Words of Wisdom Character is determined by what you accomplish when the excitement is gone. Dance like there’s nobody watching, love like you’ll never get hurt, sing like there’s nobody listening. Few wishes ever come true by themselves. No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. We must be our own before we can be another’s. Take time for what soothes your soul. Vision is the gift to see what others only dream. Good judgement comes ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:53:26 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/words-of-wisdom-t84.htm#88 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/words-of-wisdom-t84.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/christian-quotes-sayings-t83.htm Admin Christian Quotes and Sayings Spirit is the real and eternal; matter is the unreal and temporal. Author: Mary Baker Eddy Prayer is a strong wall and fortress of the church; it is a goodly Christian weapon. Author: Martin Luther The Christian cannot be satisfied so long as any human activity is either opposed to Christianity or out of connection with Christianity. Christianity must pervade not merely all nations but also all of human thought. Author: J. Gresham Machen ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:54:20 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/christian-quotes-sayings-t83.htm#87 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/christian-quotes-sayings-t83.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/bulldogs-poodles-t80.htm Admin Submitted to us via E-mail by one of our GCOJC.ORG spiritual Partners. ***************************************************************** Bulldogs and poodles "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you"James 4:8 NKJV The story's told of a bulldog and a poodle who were arguing one day. The bulldog was making fun of the poodle, calling him a weak little runt who couldn't do anything. The bulldog said, "I challenge you to a contest. Let's see who can open ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:33:52 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/bulldogs-poodles-t80.htm#84 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/bulldogs-poodles-t80.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/a-promise-kept-t71.htm Admin This poem was written and sent to our GCOJC.ORG E-mail by: Tom Everingham A Promise Kept The pharisees told Pilate lies Provoked a mob to angry cries Demanding Pilate to decree That Barabbas should be set free Accusing Jesus, scourged and tired Of having against Rome conspired Causing Pilate to decide That Jesus should be crucified And so He was. In agonizing pain and weak Upon the cross He was heard to ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:56:56 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/a-promise-kept-t71.htm#75 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/a-promise-kept-t71.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/creation-humor-t50.htm Admin A little girl asked her mother, 'How did the human race appear?' The mother answered, 'God made Adam and Eve and they had children and so was all mankind made.' Two days later the girl asked her father the same question. The father answered, 'Many years ago there were monkeys from which the human race evolved.' The confused girl returned to her mother and said, 'Mom, how is it possible that you told me the human race was created by God, and Dad said they ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:57:06 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/creation-humor-t50.htm#54 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/creation-humor-t50.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/why-did-you-make-me-black-poem-t49.htm Admin Praise the Lord everyone! I just wanted to take this opportunity to share a truly remarkable poem with you that was sent to me via E-mail, and since I am a poet myself who also appreciates the beuty of life as it is seen through God's eyes, I implore you to take your time when reading this masterpiece because it is truly breath-taking! Enjoy & God bless! "Why Did God Make Me Black?" - (Author unknown) - Why Did You Make Me Black Lord .... Lord .... Why did ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:49:07 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/why-did-you-make-me-black-poem-t49.htm#53 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/why-did-you-make-me-black-poem-t49.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/inspiration-for-daily-spiritual-perseverance-t48.htm Admin ]]> Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:24:00 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/inspiration-for-daily-spiritual-perseverance-t48.htm#52 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/inspiration-for-daily-spiritual-perseverance-t48.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/what-is-your-stronghold-t29.htm Admin What Is Your Stronghold? Pull down all the strongholds That’s there in your life So you may enter the promise land And have the victory of Christ For you’ll never fully enter Into what God has in store If you never overcome the struggles That keeps knocking at your door He wants to bring you deeper To a new level in Him But we need to deal with the issues The hindrances and the sins For truly it’s a stronghold That we need to overcome To be released ... Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:48:31 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/what-is-your-stronghold-t29.htm#31 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/what-is-your-stronghold-t29.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/i-think-therefore-i-am-t4.htm Admin "I Think, Therefore I Am" - Author Unknown - ******************* "I Think I Can"... "I Think I Can"... "I Think... No Wait!" "I KNOW I Can!" "I KNOW I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me!!!" - Rev. Tina K. Platt - Poetry, Bible Verses, Quotes & Short Stories Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:01:59 GMT http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/i-think-therefore-i-am-t4.htm#5 http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/i-think-therefore-i-am-t4.htm http://visions-of.heavenforum.com/poetry-bible-verses-quotes-short-stories-f9/the-reason-i-keep-trying-t3.htm Admin "I would rather have tried and failed, than to never
have tried at all and always be left wondering!"

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