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                               In this humble little purse.
                         Contains God's word and holy verse.
                        It is more precious than silver or gold.
                           It is the food to feed your soul.
                    So, if you're in need of a word from the Lord.
                       Just open this up and find your reward.

                                   ~  The Holy Bible ~


 
                          On May 3, 1999, I wrote this verse.
                          This was the first poem I ever wrote.
                         My Bible case now has it printed on it. 
                         (The cover of my Bible is seen above.)

                        The Throwback Challenge Poetry Contest
                                 Hosted by Natasha L Scragg
                                          ~~ 2nd ~~

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 3/19/2022 5:12:00 PM
Ahh!! Congrats on your winning work. Way to go. A very true poem you have written. Your visit to my page was delightful. Sara
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Debra L Brown
Date: 3/20/2022 6:12:00 PM
Thank you, Sara, for your kind words. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 3/11/2022 8:19:00 PM
Back to you with congratulations, Debra ! A well deserved win !
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Debra L Brown
Date: 3/12/2022 2:28:00 PM
Thank you Valsa, Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 3/11/2022 3:28:00 PM
What a lovely thing to do Debra, you're right all the answers to lifes problems are in there. Tom
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Debra L Brown
Date: 3/11/2022 3:59:00 PM
Hi, Tom. I enjoyed your comment. God always knows the answer. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 3/10/2022 7:30:00 PM
Debra.... I felt I should include this poem into my FAV... ! I love it so much !
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Debra L Brown
Date: 3/11/2022 3:31:00 PM
Valsa, I'm humbled that you chose this poem as a favorite. Blessings & Debra
Date: 3/10/2022 9:31:00 AM
I love that you printed this sweet verse on your bible case!
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Debra L Brown
Date: 3/10/2022 10:00:00 AM
Hi, Kim, The pastor of my church told me to never stop writing poetry. This verse is a reminder that when God is in it, all things are possible. Matthew 19:26. Thanks you for your kind words of encouragement. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 3/10/2022 9:06:00 AM
wow, what an incredible first poem. Love it!
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Debra L Brown
Date: 3/10/2022 9:50:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words, Andrea. Your words of encouragement Blessings... Debra
Date: 3/10/2022 8:33:00 AM
This is a beautiful story and poetic piece Debra, showing the preciousness and wonder of loving God's holy word. God bless!
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Debra L Brown
Date: 3/10/2022 9:48:00 AM
Thanks Gordon, for your kind words. God has made everything for His own purpose. (Proverbs 16:4) Thanks for stopping by and for comment. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 3/10/2022 4:17:00 AM
Debra that so touching the poem and the story behind it…..lovely .Debx
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Debra L Brown
Date: 3/10/2022 6:12:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words, and encouragement, Deb Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 3/9/2022 10:22:00 PM
Oh Debra, this is absolutely lovely. How awesome that you were able to have your poem printed on your Bible cover, I love your poem <3 ~BJ
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Debra L Brown
Date: 3/10/2022 6:29:00 AM
Thank you, BJ. You are too kind. Back in 1999, I wrote this poem for a Mother's Day dinner for the ladies in our church. My pastor's wife always had one every year. The theme that year was "Mother's Hands." She asked each of us to decorate a table with that theme. Of course, I picked the theme "purses". That's when I wrote the poem and taped it on the case, and later had it painted on the case. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 3/9/2022 10:15:00 PM
Words of wisdom. Well writ.
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Debra L Brown
Date: 3/10/2022 6:11:00 AM
Victor, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 3/9/2022 7:40:00 PM
Debra, I absolutely love this verse about God's holy word and verse. It's in my faves. Blessings, Evelyn
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Debra L Brown
Date: 3/10/2022 6:09:00 AM
Evenlyn, your words are too kind. Thank you. I'm honored that you chose this poem as your favorite. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 3/9/2022 7:23:00 PM
Debra.... ! Such a profound and divine write ! Years back , you understood the power of God's Word and wrote about it ! I feel, Holy Spirit has been directing your hands and pen.... ! Just love it.... sweet friend !
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Debra L Brown
Date: 3/10/2022 6:05:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, Valsa. We know that God chooses things to work together for good for those who are called to His purpose. I give God the glory for this poem. I'm only the vessel. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 3/9/2022 6:53:00 PM
Congrats on 23rd anniversary of showing a daily verse from your "humble purse" Sister Debra. I have been writing like nger, getting oublushed in the 1980s, but alas ... Christian writer Anil Deo is a mere teen. Shalom shalom as we enjoy fellowship & communion with Trinity
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Debra L Brown
Date: 3/10/2022 4:44:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words, and encouragement, Anil. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 3/9/2022 6:01:00 PM
B.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l.
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Debra L Brown
Date: 3/9/2022 6:19:00 PM
Thank you for your comment and words of encouragement. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 3/9/2022 4:59:00 PM
Doesn't get any better than that, Debra. God blesses those that acknowledge him. He is blessing you and many that read your poetry, including me. Yeah! Love and blessings my friend, Bill
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Debra L Brown
Date: 3/9/2022 5:11:00 PM
Thank you, Bill, for your kind words and encouragement. You are so right God does bless those who acknowledge Him. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 3/9/2022 2:19:00 PM
....nice write....not criticisizing, but....yes, the bible has more than one philosophical hole....philosophically speaking then it is ...a...'holey' book.......stans sand dust
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Debra L Brown
Date: 3/9/2022 5:17:00 PM
Sand, I'm so happy you enjoyed the poem. God loves you and He's always listening if you ever want to talk to Him. Blessings ~ Debra
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