Anointing the Lord

A woman who worshipped Jesus as Lord
anointed the head of him she adored.
     “What a costly waste,”
     Some said in distaste.
“It's for my burial what she has out poured”

Mark 14.3-9
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Merryman Avatar
April 7, 2021 at 3:17 PM
Lisle, you did a great job of summarizing that Bible story in a poetic way! Blessings, Kim M
Ryder Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 4:57 AM
Thanks Kim for your encouragement. More to follow.
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