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Viewing comments for Chapter 19 "Through the Valley of the Shadow"poems inspired by Psalm 23
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Comment from c_lucas
We have His promise that He will be with us always and see us through our troubles. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2015
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We have His promise that He will be with us always and see us through our troubles. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2015
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Thank you, Charlie. I appreciate thoughtful review and your thoughts on the topic. God bless. Debi
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You're welcome, WJ. Charlie
Comment from godlucifer
our mind is our own sculpture. what we see in life is a belief. our belief is our own faith. our belief is our own sculpture. what we see in jesus is a sculpture of belief. without jesus there are no prayers,without jesus there are no sculpture,and without jesus there are no belief. your poem was well express and presented. i enjoyed n reading your poem. thanks for the read. "your so vein" means mood or humor.
your so vein
godlucifer
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2015
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our mind is our own sculpture. what we see in life is a belief. our belief is our own faith. our belief is our own sculpture. what we see in jesus is a sculpture of belief. without jesus there are no prayers,without jesus there are no sculpture,and without jesus there are no belief. your poem was well express and presented. i enjoyed n reading your poem. thanks for the read. "your so vein" means mood or humor.
your so vein
godlucifer
Comment Written 25-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2015
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Thank you for sharing your insights . I am so pleased that you enjoyed the poem.
Comment from Writingfundimension
'Oh, my Father, please forgive them,
for they know not what they do.'
When someone gives you that much love,
can you doubt he'll see you through?
Just a lovely, lovely poem, Debi. I found your words most inspiring. You really should consider putting together these faith-filled poems for publication, that is if you haven't already.
Have a great week!
:) Bev
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2015
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'Oh, my Father, please forgive them,
for they know not what they do.'
When someone gives you that much love,
can you doubt he'll see you through?
Just a lovely, lovely poem, Debi. I found your words most inspiring. You really should consider putting together these faith-filled poems for publication, that is if you haven't already.
Have a great week!
:) Bev
Comment Written 25-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2015
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Hi Bev,
Thank you for the great review. No, I haven't thought about putting them in a book. That whole publishing thing just seems so overwhelming. But ai do apprecaite you saying that. Thank you!
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You're very welcome, Debi. :) Bev
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Always when I am struggeling with fear or uncertainty I feel so alone but then I remember Him and His promise that he will be with me always. And I remember the sacrifice he made for me. This is a great poem Debi. Nancy
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2015
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Always when I am struggeling with fear or uncertainty I feel so alone but then I remember Him and His promise that he will be with me always. And I remember the sacrifice he made for me. This is a great poem Debi. Nancy
Comment Written 25-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2015
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Thank you for the encouraging review, Nancy. I appreciate you your kind comments and the insights you share. Debi
Comment from AnnaLinda
Debi,
You have written a superb Christ centered quatrain here. Perfect flow and strong rhymes with an even stronger message. I like your interjection of the question:
"Do you know what you are worth?"
and...ending with scripture...some of Christ's last words.
Linda
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2015
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Debi,
You have written a superb Christ centered quatrain here. Perfect flow and strong rhymes with an even stronger message. I like your interjection of the question:
"Do you know what you are worth?"
and...ending with scripture...some of Christ's last words.
Linda
Comment Written 25-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2015
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Thank you for the excellent review, Linda. I appreciate you taking the time to point out what you liked. Thank you for the encouragement. Debi
Comment from Dean Kuch
Well, we certainly shouldn't doubt He'll see us through, Debi. But, unlike Christ, we are merely mortals and all too aware of our sins, our flaws, and our troubles, I fear.
Beautifully rhymed, with a soft, subtle rhythm that nearly lulls you to sleep while reading. It speaks to the Biblical passage, found in the Book of Matthew, 19:26...
"But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible."
Nicely done!
Always with respect
~Dean
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2015
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Well, we certainly shouldn't doubt He'll see us through, Debi. But, unlike Christ, we are merely mortals and all too aware of our sins, our flaws, and our troubles, I fear.
Beautifully rhymed, with a soft, subtle rhythm that nearly lulls you to sleep while reading. It speaks to the Biblical passage, found in the Book of Matthew, 19:26...
"But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible."
Nicely done!
Always with respect
~Dean
Comment Written 25-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2015
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Thank you for the insights and the scripture quotation, Dean. I appreciate you stopping by to read and review, and add your thoughts. Thank you for the encouragement.
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You're more than welcome.
~Dean :}
Comment from Pantygynt
Excellent maintenance of the selected meter and abcb rhyme scheme throughout. This is a well constructed poem. The construction and use of the trochee reminds me of Longfellow's Hiawatha.
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2015
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Excellent maintenance of the selected meter and abcb rhyme scheme throughout. This is a well constructed poem. The construction and use of the trochee reminds me of Longfellow's Hiawatha.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2015
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Thank you for the excellent review.
Longfellow's Hiawatha was indeed in trochee meter. Only he was much better at it and did not use any rhymes. Thank you for the great review!
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Debi. It's my pleasure to rate a sixer on this wonderful poem of love, faith, and encouragement. Content, presentation, rhyming and skill are self evident. Lovely. Marilyn
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2015
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Hi Debi. It's my pleasure to rate a sixer on this wonderful poem of love, faith, and encouragement. Content, presentation, rhyming and skill are self evident. Lovely. Marilyn
Comment Written 25-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2015
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Wow this is such an encouraging review! I appreciate the sixer, Marilyn, and the kind comments about the writing. Debi
Comment from Joy Graham
Hi Debi ! Haven't seen you for a while. Hope you are well.
The title of your poem caught my attention. I had visions of a poem about death. Yes, Jesus went through more than I could ever imagine. I have his sacrifice to be thankful for. Makes my own troubles seem insignificant. Thank you for reminding me about that. I'll take my troubles to him and let him comfort me. I'm reading this on a Sunday. How appropriate :)
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2015
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Hi Debi ! Haven't seen you for a while. Hope you are well.
The title of your poem caught my attention. I had visions of a poem about death. Yes, Jesus went through more than I could ever imagine. I have his sacrifice to be thankful for. Makes my own troubles seem insignificant. Thank you for reminding me about that. I'll take my troubles to him and let him comfort me. I'm reading this on a Sunday. How appropriate :)
Comment Written 25-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2015
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Hi Joy,
Thank you for the wonderful six stars! It really brightened my day!
I have been buried in work lately and only get to the site once in a while.
Thank you for the delightful review.
The title is part of series I am working on, and I can see how you could draw the conclusion that it might be about death. The famous line in Psalms is "through the valley of the shadow of death".
Yes, Christ did so much for us. Sometimes it is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day stuff and forget what is important. I have to take a step back and realize this. I appreciate the insights and the faith you share. God bless.
Debi
Comment from Benny Beeharry
Hi friend I would certainly not doubt.
This is our bane. We doubt the hands that help us. Sometimes i really think of what is happening to Christianity,...churches are close, used to gamble, the same that Christ warred against ,
sold to developers, rented.
It is sad , heartbroken.
God bless you.
Ps i wont be writing for a while. I am a bit fed up with this web.
Benny Beeharry.
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2015
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Hi friend I would certainly not doubt.
This is our bane. We doubt the hands that help us. Sometimes i really think of what is happening to Christianity,...churches are close, used to gamble, the same that Christ warred against ,
sold to developers, rented.
It is sad , heartbroken.
God bless you.
Ps i wont be writing for a while. I am a bit fed up with this web.
Benny Beeharry.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2015
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Hi. Benny Beeharry,
I appreciate the insightful review. It is always good to hear from you and get your perspective on things.
I am sad to hear you won't be posting for a while. You are one of my personal favorites. I don't get to the site as often as I'd like, but when I do I have five writers I check on first and you are one of them. Please, if you post elsewhere or publish let me know. I love your in depth free verse. You have a unique and beautiful way of expressing your thoughts. Your are so talented. I love your work. Please keep writing, even if you don't post. God bless you, whatever you do. I'll be watching for your return.
Debi