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The Three

Faith is the foundation, a rock, a bastion, a calling, a commitment,
requiring a leap, trust, surrender, a fearless heart, a willing spirit,
a higher conciousness.

Hope is a sustainer, a bottomless well, a lifting up by spirits wings,
a trusting soul, clouds of doubt pushed aside, a hand reaching out
trusting to be caught.

Love is the greatest, the key to open the first two. Love never fails,
the fruit of the spirit, longsuffering, a fearless domain, not puffed up,
enduring all, a joy to know, never selfish, freely given. A touch of
healing, a song not heard but felt, a spirit moving, a question you need
not ask. A state of peace, a heart unbridled, the answer to all questions,
a perfect truth, a solution for all things.

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Joe Maverick

Date: 12/8/2011 4:19:00 PM

Well thats the other view then Jack.! can say totaly enjoyed this one..)

Margaret Okubo

Date: 10/27/2011 11:15:00 AM

WoW! Powerful, inspirational. No one could say it better. Thank you Jack for reminding us of what is important in life.Thank you kindly for your lovely comment.

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 10/7/2011 5:42:00 PM

I don't too much mess with the first two Old Jack...Faith cheats on me, and Hope, well she's just flat out become a Bar Fly....I stick with LOVE....she cooks chicken noodle soup for me when I take Ill! Cheers Old BuddY! 7up as always!

Jack Ross Jr.
Date: 10/25/2011 7:29:00 PM

Thank you kind sir for your comments, much appreciated...old Jack

James Peranteau

Date: 9/29/2011 11:08:00 AM

A magnificent burst of energy in this poetic re-nourishing of ourselves dear poet ! And a pleasure to read again ! Into mine favz for sure ! Keep the faith sir ! Have a wonderful week...much love, james

Jack Ross Jr.
Date: 10/25/2011 7:30:00 PM

Thank you kind sir for your comments, much appreciated...old Jack

Gwendolen Song

Date: 9/28/2011 8:02:00 AM

Hey Jack--You captured all the Paul described in his letter to Corinth. A wonderful devotional poem for this morning. I will read it once again, yet slower....thank you for sharing your heart of God.

Jack Ross Jr.
Date: 10/25/2011 7:31:00 PM

Thank you lovely Lady Gwendolen for your kind comments.....old Jack

Gwendolen Song
Date: 9/28/2011 8:02:00 AM

and Galatians of course..... :)

Kevin Clark

Date: 9/25/2011 8:55:00 AM

Three great definitions that we should all live by. Nice write

Jack Ross Jr.
Date: 9/25/2011 4:23:00 PM

Thank you Sir Kevin for your kind comments....with love....old Jack

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 9/21/2011 9:29:00 PM

'a song not heard but felt', PROFOUND! 'nuff said! 7 Stars rated from me!

Jack Ross Jr.
Date: 9/23/2011 2:31:00 PM

Thank you sir JS for your kind comments, much appreciated...with love....old Jack

Jack Ross Jr.
Date: 9/23/2011 2:17:00 PM

Thank you sir JS Lambert Esquire for your kind comments, much appreciated...with love...old Jack

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 9/21/2011 8:57:00 PM

I know this verse and your treatment of it is reverent and filled with insight. The human heart would do well to heed words of wisdom like these my dear friend.

Jack Ross Jr.
Date: 9/23/2011 2:19:00 PM

Thank you lovely Lady Elizabeth for your kind comments, much appreciated...with love....old Jack

James Peranteau

Date: 9/20/2011 9:13:00 PM

A wonderful write of endurance and peace dear poet ! I enjoyed very much ! Have a blessed week sir....much love, james

Jack Ross Jr.
Date: 9/21/2011 3:35:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments sir James, much appreciated....with love....old Jack

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/18/2011 5:56:00 AM

a special offering form you,jack! it is sunday here and i'm glad i read this flowing, uplifting gem...thanks for sharing!:) huggs, nette

Jack Ross Jr.
Date: 9/18/2011 3:35:00 PM

Thank you lovely Lady nette for your kind comments, much appreciated...with love...old Jack

Jl Sadberry

Date: 9/17/2011 9:54:00 PM

Ps. Smile, *^_^* “Thank You My Dear Jack, for Stopping By & Tis Good to Know That Your Daddy Was A Crusader for The Cause *^_^* My Sweet Friend!” === Love, Always & Forever, Jasper *

Jack Ross Jr.
Date: 9/17/2011 9:58:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your lovely writings as usual...yes and my father with the U.S. Army frought from the Normandy all the way into Berlin...received many decorations including the bronze star for valor...thanks for visiting my writes..with love...old Jack

Chiquitachiamaka Baity

Date: 9/17/2011 9:00:00 PM

Beautiful write filled with faith and hope.. really lovely....smiles ....chiquita

Jack Ross Jr.
Date: 9/17/2011 9:02:00 PM

Thank you lovely Lady Chiquita for your kind comments, much appreciated...with love...old Jack

Jl Sadberry

Date: 9/17/2011 3:50:00 PM

Smile, *^_^* “Perfect Echoing of Truth Spoken My Dear Precious & Priceless, Blessed & Enlightened Friend Jack! *^_^* Causes Myself As But A Moment Ago to Consider Words of My *Beautiful Heavenly Father Spoken Amid The Book of James & Also In The Book of Philippians *^_^* Exceptional & Overflowing In The Beauties of Light &, Thank You, for Kind & Well Sightful Visit, My Friend!” === My Love Unto You & Yours, Always & Forever, Jasper *

Jack Ross Jr.
Date: 9/17/2011 9:04:00 PM

Thank you lovely Lady Jade for your kind comments, much appreciated I always enjoy your uplifting beautiful writes...with love.....old Jack

Date: 9/17/2011 12:39:00 PM

A great write on faith, hope, and love Jack, an inspiring read. Love Alexa

Jack Ross Jr.
Date: 9/17/2011 9:05:00 PM

Thank you lovely Lady Alexa for your kind comments, much appreciate...with love....old Jack

Dalila Agtani

Date: 9/17/2011 2:50:00 AM

Faith, Hope and Love...how beautiful to put those 3 together. Thank you for sharing those inspiring words. Dalila

Jack Ross Jr.
Date: 9/17/2011 3:23:00 AM

Thank you lovely Lady Dalila for your kind comments, much appreciated....with love......old Jack

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/17/2011 1:45:00 AM

Almost like reading the Beatitudes, jack. But with your inspiring modern touch.

Jack Ross Jr.
Date: 9/17/2011 3:24:00 AM

Thank you lovely Lady Andrea for your kind comments, much appreciated.....with love.....old Jack

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 9/16/2011 3:53:00 PM

Jack my friend u have penned a masterpiece so full of truth ...luv... way to good life .. an awesome expression of God's Master Plan for us to follow luv.. impressive piece of poetry..

Jack Ross Jr.
Date: 9/17/2011 3:25:00 AM

Thank you lovely Lady Linda Marie for your kind comments, much appreciated....with love......old Jack

Jack Horne

Date: 9/16/2011 1:37:00 PM

Beautiful spiritual piece, my friend

Jack Ross Jr.
Date: 9/16/2011 2:23:00 PM

Thank you sir Jack for your kind comments, much appreciated...with love...your mate old Jack