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The Challenge

It’s so easy to love the loveable
Those that smell wonderful
They are well spoken
Mannerly
Have the same religious beliefs 
Political beliefs
Possibly close to the same economic status

But what of the unlovable
They may smell offensive
They may be too loud or too crude
Rude
No religion,
Conflicting political views
Poor and without status
Dressed oddly
And quite possibly scary
And outside your norm

Whatever you do 
To the least of these
You do unto Christ
Does that make it easier

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Abraham L

Date: 2/27/2009 4:39:00 AM

So true, i could comment lots on that poem, but at present you have done a good job with it. great poetry, keep them coming. Abe

Robin L. Gass

Date: 2/9/2009 9:03:00 PM

Had to read this again because it is so beautiful. What makes this so much more beautiful is that I know that you have Christ in your heart and you truly mean these words! Lovely poem, Laurie. As always, thank you for sharing. Love, Robin

Robin L. Gass

Date: 1/29/2009 4:08:00 PM

Very good write, Laurie. This is a good reminder of the way we are suppose to treat others. Your title is perfect for ths one! Great job! Love and hugs, Robin

Michael Degenhardt

Date: 1/20/2009 5:44:00 AM

I so well agree with the words here and the opinions shared below. Your words flow naturally and convey the truth of love and its value as well as the truth of faith and its value. Michael

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 1/14/2009 9:25:00 AM

Sometimes we forget. I wrote Until You've Been There years ago on the same subject. We need to reach out. God Bless. Vince

John Rhinem

Date: 1/3/2009 7:21:00 PM

"Hello Precious & Blessed Laurie Ginn!"~I just wanted to stop by to wish you and all your hearts love a "Happy New Year!"~And also, to let you know that you are always thought of sincerely and warmly dear! And also, to take the name of the title of this write here, and apply it unto yourself, as far as your writing and posting another one of your precious writes!~"Love & Warmth To You & All You Love, John!:)

John Rhinem

Date: 11/29/2008 1:39:00 AM

Smile:) This reminds me of Christs story unto the people of two men coming in to a gathering; on dressed finely and another shabbly~Smile~I love your faith-filled writes Laurie! They are like a breath of fresh air here dear lady! And, I am truly glad to see that you have taken young Alexz under your loving wings~As Christ Himself would! "Beautiful Write Laurie, Love Always To All You Love, John!"~Bye Dear:)