Best Denomination Poems
“WHAT IS A SAD DAY IN AMERICA?”
It is a “Sad Day” in America when you wake up every day worrying about being
black, educated and female.
It is a “Sad Day” in America when you wake up every day and there is a new battle.
It is a “Sad Day” in America when you wake up living on the outside of the
American Dream, but you live within America and you have nightmares about
walking in the shoes of another race in your view.
It is a “Sad Day” in America when Civil Rights begin to regress over 40 years.
It is a “Sad Day” in America when you have to worry about what religion or
denomination you belong too.
It is a “Sad Day” in American when the words “I can” in the word American does
not represent “I can because I am free.”
Instead it becomes an obstacle because others continue to suppress me---
because of my race, religion, sex, ability or disability?
It is a “Sad Day” in America when we accept mediocracy.
It is a “Sad Day” in America when we cannot accept our fellow man or fellow
woman.
It is a “Sad Day” in America when others cannot hear or see.
It is a “Sad Day” when we can no longer show empathy.
It is a “Sad Day” when all we do is “nothing”.
The “Glorious Day” will come when we learn the history of others, walk with
others by empathizing with others and consider ourselves brothers and sisters
in “One America”, one fight, one battle, one love-- until that time “it is” and “will
be” a “Sad Day” in America.
copyright@2006 by Carrie M. Love-Atkins
At the joyful sunrise service on Easter morn
On the sands of Daytona Beach no lines are drawn
Worshipers from each Christian denomination
Gather in unison as one congregation
Protestants, Mormons and Catholics in pre-dawn haze
Chorus of voices offering hymns of great praise
As the sun rises here, just as God’s son rose then
For a moment in time, many faiths are brethren
When the first rays of light streak across the ocean
‘Neath glowing pink light, we celebrate Christ risen
Surely God smiles down as all believers embrace,
Celebrate the Resurrection, bask in His grace
Good will is conveyed as heartfelt pledges are made
That the love displayed on Easter will never fade
All are soulidified and take this vow seriously
Knowing Christ’s sacrifice heals all humanity
Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace,
and the God of love and peace will be with you.- 2 Corinthians 13:11
We are one nation under God.
We are one family created in His image.
Brothers and Sisters,
Let’s unite!
Black and White,
Let’s unite!
Democrats and Republicans,
Let’s unite!
Rich and Poor,
Let’s unite!
Native-Born and Immigrants,
Let’s unite!
Christians and Muslims,
Let’s unite!
Young and Old,
Let’s unite!
Weak and Strong,
Let’s unite!
Churches of every denomination,
people from every nation,
every color, every creed,
let us learn from history!
For the future generations,
let us unite as family!
Let us pray for one another,
and lift up our sisters and brothers.
Let us all walk hand-in-hand.
*A house divided cannot stand.
Let us love one another,
every sister, every brother!
*A house divided against itself, cannot stand. - Abraham Lincoln
(Dedicated to the bridge builders, peaceful protesters, and those who do their
best to love others as they love themselves.)
Written 6/5/20 for Chantelle Anne Cooke's
Favorite Scripture Contest
I have taken many walks through this great and lovely land,
I have walked through her deserts, on her mountains and her sand.
Many are the people I've met along the way,
Each carrying the bond of love for the U.S.A.
With skin of many colors; and ethnicity differs too,
But they're as much Americans as me or you.
We have a common flag, and one President to lead;
And equal opportunity for all to learn to write and read.
Traveling through most states, their laws are pretty much the same,
The state I'm about to enter looks like the state from which I just came.
People love their families- husbands, kids, and wife,
And there is great appreciation for the freedom in our life.
Immigrants arrive and step upon our shores,
To partake of liberty's freedoms- because we have wide open doors'
For some this 50-state union is the land of their birth,
Every patriotic heart thinks this the best nation on earth'
Religion is an area in which not all agree,
But I'm guaranteed the right to worship in the manner best for me.
Some folks may be soft-hearted; others tough as old shoe leather'
Yet, when disaster strikes, you'll see Americans pull together.
Our states are separated only by map-makers lines,
The common values we share are ingrained in our minds.
The Church is also a single body with members far and wide;
Each one is looking past the obvious and seeing Jesus inside.
The Church has people in every separate nation,
And God's people can be found in each denomination'
We have a common leader: Jesus is His name'
And He sees each Brother and Sister as being exactly the same.
Just as in America, it's the people who make our nation;
Likewise it's the Christians who make the Church' Now, that's a Revelation'
Arthur Ball (H.S.L.P.)
September 18, 2005
"Evolution is the stupidest thing for anyone to believe in."
The above was said to me by a very devout Christian
of undisclosed religious denomination.
My response to this individual was the following:
"Evolution isn't something one can choose to believe in
because it has nothing to do with faith but everything to do with science,
and unlike every Holy Scripture it's not open to interpretation.
Science is and always will be strictly based on proof and evidence,
and the proof and evidence prove only one thing.
The process of evolution has been going on since the dawn of creation,
and continues to this day evolving everything,
be it everything alive or non living.
This is something I know NOT something that I believe
because science has proved all of this to me.
Evolution doesn't prove that God doesn't exist.
In my opinion,
Evolution gives God credibility because it's truly a miraculous process."
For those avid crossword groupies of which I are one,
I'm offering free of charge vital data to add to your fun.
So you're stuck on 15-down for the name of a barren of mules!
Groups of creatures you can now name if you use this set of rules!
A group of apes is a shrewdness and a gang of asses is a pace.
Tigers are a streak and you'd better streak should they give chase!
Can you believe that skittish plovers are called a congregation?
(I wonder, perhaps Baptist, Lutheran, Catholic or other denomination?)
You might see a cackle of hyenas or a tower of giraffes at zoos,
Or if on a Kenyan safari a bloat of hippos or a fleet herd of gnus.
The name for a prickle of porcupines is an appropriate moniker for sure!
A sleek bunch of ferrets is called a business, and, why, I'm unsure.
Pesky squirrels are called a scurry and a warren is for rabbits.
(There are many warrens of rabbits due to their promiscuous habits!)
Badgers are grouped as a cete and leopards are known as a leap;
Moles are known as a labor and a herd or drove identifies sheep.
Parliaments of owls meet in trees and eagles in convocations.
Jellyfish waft about in smacks and peacocks strut in ostentations!
Screeching cormorants are a gulp which sounds mighty weird.
Steer clear of a crash of rhinos since they are to be feared!
Charming finches are called a charm and larks an exaltation,
Turkeys a rafter, frogs an army and starlings a murmuration.
Locusts are known as a plague and cockroaches an intrusion.
An unkindness of ravens and their raucous caws just causes confusion!
Groups of humans are known as Republicans, Democrats or Nazarenes,
Jerks and morons but this barely includes all human species by any means!
Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
(c) 2014 All Rights Reserved
What Is This Church All About?
Is this church meant for people like me?
Is this where God really wants me to be?
They claim to be filled with God’s spirit.
When it comes to HIS truth... Can they give it?
I’m sure there’s many who come and attend
It’s more than “church on Sunday,” that we must spend!
We must reach out to the lost and the oppressed!
After all, Christ gave us his very best!
May we all preach the gospel and God’s holiness!
And strive to seek his awesome righteousness!
Living for Jesus must be a daily walk and experience!
Not simply based on our “ambitious self appearance.”
God isn’t interested in a denomination or a title…
He wants to know… Do we really believe the Bible?
He’s not interested in the money put in the offering plate.
He wants to know; “Are you ready
to enter heaven’s gate?”
May we strive to serve Jesus with a zeal and passion!
And be filled with his holiness and compassion!
May we serve Jesus from a heart of humbled confession!
And making our commitment to him,
our #1 possession!
“Unless the Lord builds the house.”
They labor in vain that build it!
Let’s seek the power of God!
May his presence completely fill it!!
By Jim Pemberton
Each person who makes the confession
That Jesus is Lord and God raised Him from the dead
And they are truly sincere and they seek God to live holy
Are all members of God’s family
All members of God’s family who are truly dedicated to God
All members of God’s family who are serious about being ambassadors for Christ have callings on their lives and one or more gifts they can use for the great commission
People make a big deal about the wrong things in churches outside of their own or even think their home church or churches within their denomination are the only good churches when the reality is anyone living by the Bible and have experienced new birth and at least have a strong desire to fulfill their duties to God are righteous
It’s not the churches that make the Christians; it’s the Christians that make the churches and leadership should always stay in tune with the Lord because they have double accountability.
Some of are Baptist, some Methodist, some Apostolic, some Presbyterian, some Church of Christ, some Church of God in Christ and many people in today’s time worship in non-denominational churches. And that’s just a few.
But, those of us who obey and have a true relationship with the Lord are part of God’s family and as far as the anointing only being in certain churches, that’s only true when we as Christians fail to bring the anointing to the table every time we go to church; it is our duty to help set the atmosphere and take our gifts outside of church walls.
Some of all preachers, some teachers, some speakers, some creative writers, some singers, some musicians, and some of us can do nothing more than cook or do hair and nails. All of this can used to build God’s kingdom and makes all believers fit into the family of God.
Remember, the family of God consists of the entire body of Christ and instead of all this division, we should screaming out to those outside of the family of God “There’s room at the cross; get saved today!”
At Church, We Talked About the Holy Spirit!
At church, we talked about the Holy Spirit.
And discussed how to be guided by it!
We discussed scripture and God's power!
And how we need his spirit... This hour!
We learned about how the Holy Spirit moved long ago.
And how we need it now! To nourish our soul!
It seemed like no matter what we decided
We knew the spirit's power has been provided!
Rather than just all of us talking about it...
Isn't it about time, that we really experience it?
The disciples of the Bible were empowered from on high!
They boldly proclaimed God! And were not shy!
It's almost like the church today is somewhat defeated!
Because the Holy Spirit's work isn't completed!
How can anyone experience the Holy Spirit within?
When so many hang on to unrepentant sin???
If you're one, who's hanging on to a denomination...
Is God's spirit part of your life's foundation???
Won't you take the time to wait on the spirit's presence!
God is powerful! And is loving and omnipresent!
Talk is cheap! Submission to God's spirit is the key!
To help you in life! And give you the victory!
Won't you come now? And enjoy the spirit's fullness?
It will bring you joy!
And complete wholeness!
By Jim Pemberton
I Went To Church Last Sunday…
I went to church last Sunday, and much to my surprise.
I got up real early. It was just before the sunrise.
I wanted to be with others in worship to my Lord.
But when I arrived, so many there look so “bored.”
When they were singing the songs, some didn’t seem to care.
As I looked around, hardly anyone noticed I was there.
By the time the people were asked to sing another song.
Some greeted the worship leader with just another “yawn.”
Did anyone really want to worship Jesus the risen king?
Is church a place to simply “get bored with everything?”
As the preacher arose to preach his “Sunday sermon best.”
“Fill between the lines,” he said… This was to be the “test.”
Shortly after the outlines were filled, there was a “closing prayer.”
I noticed many of the people were “happy to get out of there!”
I thought to myself as I left and walked out the door…
“Is this what the true body of Christ meant for?”
“Where is the sin-cleansing power of God I’ve heard about?”
“Has the power of God in many churches been ‘kicked out?’”
I pray that the presence of God will get a hold of our heart.
May our worship for Jesus be evident… Right from the start!
May our relationship with Christ be very important to us.
May we give him our life! Our heart! And our trust!
May our love for him not be a “boring Sunday experience.”
May we serve HIM daily… Expecting a divine appearance!
The Jesus I know is bigger than any denomination might be!
And only his blood has the power to set men free!
Serving and loving Jesus is an opportunity with living!
A life in totally surrender to Christ is what we much be giving!
By Jim Pemberton
When I Went To Church Last Sunday…
I went to church last Sunday, and much to my surprise…
I got up real early... It was just before sunrise.
I wanted to be with others to worship our Lord.
But when I arrived, many looked “bored.”
When they were singing the songs… Some didn’t seem to care.
As I looked around, hardly anyone noticed I was there.
By the time the people were asked to sing another song.
Some greeted the worship leader with just another “yawn.”
Does anyone really want to worship Jesus the risen king?
Is church a place to simply “get bored with everything?”
As the preacher arose to preach his “Sunday sermon best.”
“Fill in between the lines,” he said… This was to be the “test.”
Shortly after the outlines were filled, there was a “closing prayer.”
I noticed many of the people were “happy to get out of there!”
I thought to myself… As I walked out the door…
“Is this what the true body of Christ is meant for?”
“Where is the sin-cleansing power of God I’ve heard about?”
“Has the power of God in many churches been ‘kicked out?’”
I pray that the presence of God will get a hold of our hearts.
May our worship for Jesus be evident… Right from the start!
May our relationship with Christ be very important to us.
May we give him our life! Our heart! And our trust!
May our love for him not be a “boring Sunday experience.”
May we serve HIM daily… Expecting a divine appearance!
The Jesus I know is bigger than any denomination might be!
And only his blood has the power to set men free!
Serving and loving Jesus is an opportunity with living!
A life in totally surrender to Christ is what we must be giving!
By Jim Pemberton
It seems like many in churches
are “out of touch…”
Depending on their pastors
“way too much!”
Spiritual warfare they don’t comprehend…
So many being burdened
with so much sin!
Each Sunday, as they hear
the pastor’s voice.
They trust him to always make “God’s choice.”
Trusting their denomination, they think they’re “wise.”
Looking to what is appealing
to their eyes.
Keeping busy and doing the “Sunday thing.”
Not realizing the emptiness this can bring!
Jesus must be the focus of our love and attention…
It must be his word that is
our source of direction!
We can’t just base our lives on a Sunday sermon.
It’s our heavenly father we
must always be serving!
Our pastor cannot live the life we ought to live!
A dedicated life to Christ
we must daily give!
May you sacrifice your life for Jesus…
Your king!
He is our savior and redeemer!
Our everything!
By Jim Pemberton
love is a shining coin.
only one,
of high or low
denomination.
see its two sides:
what is said
and
what is done.
spin it now and call
and we’ll find out
which side
it’s landed on.
Judgment Shall Begin At the House of God!
Churches are a different place, then when I was a young man.
It seems like there’s a greater tide of evil throughout this land.
The respect and love we had for our Lord Jesus seldom exists.
Even from just 20 years ago, there are things that I miss!
I remember going to church, and how the power of God fell!
Now, just to find the power of God in church is hard to tell!
The conviction of God’s word seemed to be quite evident.
We seemed to feel that the return of Christ was imminent!
The holiness of God was something we weren’t ashamed of!
There were many things of God that we would speak of!
But, now it seems that much of the church cowers under sin.
Often it’s hard to tell who is and who’s not born again!
Even God’s plan for marriage is twisted and discarded!
Often, his word is twisted before the service is started!
As many often seek the “security” of their denomination…
I wonder how much of this has turned into an abomination?
Have churches turned into more of a “socializing event?”
Are there pastors who preach that we need to repent?
God’s word says that God’s judgment shall soon fall.
I pray that he message of righteousness is a “wake up call.”
Let’s seek and come to Jesus, while he may be found.
For where there is sin, grace does much more abound!
May God remove the shackles of bondage from the past.
So Christ’ body can enjoy a godly freedom that’ll last!
Please come dear Lord, and touch us with your fire!
May a fresh hunger for your righteousness be our desire!
Have a commitment to Christ is the most important thing!
Jesus must be our Lord!
Our righteousness and everything!
By Jim Pemberton 09/21/14 Read 1 Peter 1:17
The Lay of Sir Donald
(Or: Le Chanson de Donald)
An orange man – of red and trailing tie,
Small hands, and copious twitter-feed – sing I!
Most staunch ’gainst Saracen and Mede is he,
Bare-armed and ruddy-necked his followers be.
Brightly he barteth, and knows how, full well,
In sev’n-score characters his truth to tell.
Courtly he is to nymphs – yea, most correct –
And any contradictions he’ll reject:
Talk of “ailuric rapture”, he maintains,
Was nothing more than banter between swains.
And though, by direst foe as “dotard” shamed –
By REGAL liege-man “moron”, too, proclaimed –
He’s shunned by ANGELA, the Teuton queen
For policies much nearer black than green,
He’s loved by VIKTOR, chief of Magyar horde,
And (still?) VLADIMIR, Muscovy’s dark lord.
But all now tremble at his reckoning,
In Orient far, with JONG the Hermit King.
Tis hard to know whose head is the more beefy
Or whose hair more eccentric’ly coiffefe.
“Since in ballistics you indulge, and fission,”
Quoth he, “Let us contend in micturition.
My country’s armoury is locked and loaded
To make yours but a wilderness,” he goaded.
You doubt he sets his cap at Tyranny?
That risk of Bloody Warre augmented be?
As well to doubt the POPE’S denomination,
Or Silvan Sites of Ursine Defecation!