Book Of Life

I do not write to you
to prove the Bible -- 
I appeal to you to prove
your own heart.  The 
Truth of who you are,
your immortal purpose
and destiny, written 
on the sacred velum of
your gifted soul.  I 
write to you, wishing that
you may prosper from introduction
to the almighty substance of your spirit.  
I write to you not as a
prophet, nor self imagined
demigod...but as a brother
in the body of Christ.  I 
write to you that we may
share Love’s positive affirmation.  
Nothing worthwhile keeps when
expressed and stored outside 
the Essence of Love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Maverick Avatar
June 12, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Well you at least could have addressed The script Joe Dimino...LOL))) In there Would (lie a challenge?) Or should i have put there are lies that challenge??? Any-who.' It seems a lot of Others feel the same..It speaks well to the soul this, it can't be talking to the spirit.? As thats not ours now.? Hmm? God bless you incorrigable poet you.!!!
DiMino Avatar
June 13, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Another thing: "Well you at least could have addressed The script" -- my poem did not come from reading any Script. I used no script for reference. What was said 2000 years ago is true now. What was truth then is truth now. Modern language or cadence would only change the sacred essence of such speech. What came to me to write came directly from my heart, unfiltered. Why, when I do read the bible, which is not often, I prefer King James
Maverick Avatar
June 12, 2026 at 12:57 PM
I see what you imply Yet the Godhead will Be in complete sync So no speaking needed between them, but we imperfect strive to Connect..Although we are co-heirs in Christ.'l? But i have no wish to contend With points.' All blessings.)
DiMino Avatar
June 12, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Thank you, my friend. We are challenged to life. God knows our strengths and weakness -- He encourages our positives, and shows mercy with everything else. He made us after all. We should always try to behave loving as humanely possible. "it can't be talking to the spirit.? As that's not ours now.? Hmm?" -- What is the Father's is ours. Blessings to all.
Jones Avatar
June 11, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Wow! This is so encouraging and inspiring written as moving as a psalm! Fav
Jones Avatar
June 12, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Ah a love kick is the best energy to have! Looking forward to your future poems Joe! This world needs them and more love! Blessings returned!
DiMino Avatar
June 11, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Hi Karen; made my day! Don't know why I am so much on this Love Kick lately, but will continue to go with the impulse until I get all love-out:) Never. Blessings my friend.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 2:28 PM
agree....'share Love's positive affirmation' spiritually uplifting. Thank you. Hope you are well.
DiMino Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Fine, thank you. And blessings to you and your loved ones. Love. One cannot love and hate at the same time. Not possible.
Buhagiar Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Love is positive. God created all that is good.
DiMino Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Thank you, Victor; no flowery frills, right to the point. Right on! Blessings my friend.
Andresen Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 10:40 AM
- "share Love’s positive affirmation" ... everyone should do it ... it would be a wonderful world, Joe :) - A lovely poem, thank you :) - hugs
DiMino Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
No more powerful a word when sincerely spoken, crosses and spiritually links all imagined divides of faith. Blessings my friend.
Godwin Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 10:28 AM
This is delightful, refreshing, loving and uplifting. It embraces all with truth without some feeling strangled. Great job. We must witness not pester, touch, not push or pull. CayCay
DiMino Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Such a beautiful Comment! Thank you, CayCay. "We must witness not pester, touch, not push or pull." -- Wonderful Truth! Blessings my friend.
Dietrich Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 1:06 AM
The most read book of all time. I am sorry to say I do not study it like I did in my youth but I am resuming going to a Bible church and hope to improve in reading it's many chapters v
DiMino Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Two deacons from the same born-again Christian church treated me entirely differently, both often preaching at me. I worked with them in a warehouse. When he saw me, one held his fingers up, like a cross saying, get thee hence Satan. He was serious and quite frightened. The other often said in confidence, you know why speak with you, Joe: you say you do not read the bible, yet, everything you tell me is scriptural. Go figure. I don't read the bible regularly but my wife reads it out-loud a lot -- so, I am exposed. Who knows. God can speak to your heart through others or directly. I do pray daily, seeking to reach mystical oneness with Christ/God -- have seen and felt on the inner incredible things -- I am no authority on religion...I just try to be open and honest about myself and my faith as I am able. I have found that, when one is doing something right, there is no need for mental convincing, soulful internal debate~ you just unequivocally know. Blessings my friend.
Goldsmith Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Your "Book Of Life" is a wonderful/lovely write. I enjoyed reading. Have a blessed/fun day writing away................
DiMino Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 5:56 AM
Thank you, Paula; I still get irrigation in Central Phoenix where I am. So, last evening enjoyed seeing all the birds having a ball, feeding and bathing. Water always a highlight in Arizona. Blessings my friend.
George Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 2:30 AM
You seem to possess the spirit of St. Paul in his epistles. Great thoughts, quite inspiring.
DiMino Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Thank you Valsa; sometimes a get it right. I try not to make a habit of it:) Have a wonderful day my friend.
Andresen Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 11:03 PM
- Lovely, Joe :) - hugs
DiMino Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Hi Anne; thank you. Have a great day!
Wolf Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Precious and priceless, Joe. THIS is the way to appeal to our fellow man. A FAVE for sure.
DiMino Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Thank you for seeing that, Gershon; like yourself, I am all about serving, uplifting. Blessings my friend.
Dietrich Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 6:23 PM
I went to a church today that echoes the thoughts of this beautiful poem. Excellent ending on it.
DiMino Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Truth is truth. Church, the family table, the neighborhood Circle K -- it never changes. Blessings my friend.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 5:04 PM
So good!
DiMino Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Thank you, Kim; have wonderful writing day!
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