As Christmas approaches it is becoming more and more obvious that there are
so many people throughout the world in need of God's love and mercy.
Please use this season of peace and goodwill to reach out to those in need
and give them the gift of Christ.  Show them that there IS someone who cares for them,
and that they are not alone, if they will just reach out to God and ask Him to forgive.

DOESN'T ANYBODY CARE?

Every day, as I look around me,
I see so many people filled with despair,
And, Lord, I find myself asking,
"Doesn't anybody care?"

There are people living on the streets,
Freezing cold, and with feet so bare,
And more and more I have to ask,
"Doesn't anybody care?"

I see so many so-called Christians
With more than enough money to spare,
But they only think of making more –
Why doesn't anybody care?

People are killing each other,
And sin is rife everywhere.
Oh, Lord, why doesn't anyone listen,
And why doesn't anybody care?

"My child, I know just what you mean,
And I hear your humble prayer.
That's why I sent my Son, Jesus –
To show you how much I care."

"If people would only obey My Word,
They'd be released from the tempter's snare,
So I want you to reach out to the world,
And tell them how much I care."

"Tell them, if they will confess their sin,
And if true repentance they will declare,
From all of their burdens they'll be set free,
And I'll show them just how much I care."

Copyright © 1999 Christine Chipman.  All rights reserved.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas, and that your New Year is filled with an abundance of
God's mercy and grace.  Please leave any comments, good or bad, if you would be so kind,
as I'd love to know what people think and what they are going through.

Hugs 

Christine

More and more lately the Lord has been placing on my heart the certain knowledge that He will be coming soon.  Of course, we do not know just when He will come, but the signs of the times seem to point so clearly to the fact that at no time in the past has so much of what was prophesied in the Word about the Lord's second coming been occurring.  The elect are being deceived by false prophets, wickedness and downright evil of every kind, as in the days of Noah, is rife throughout the world, natural disasters are increasing daily, the Jews now have a homeland of their own at last and are gathering there from the four corners of the world (a fact which such a short time ago seemed impossible), and only in our time have we been able to envisage the fact that the whole world could be destroyed in a matter of moments.  The Lord seems to be warning His people everywhere to be prepared - wake up, be alert - for the time of our redemption is nigh.  

So beloved friends, we need to keep looking up, because... THE KING IS COMING!

THE KING IS COMING

The King is coming, I know He is,

Though I don't know when it will be;

Maybe on a day just like this

He'll return for you and me.

I know He said He would come again

And for that day every soul should yearn,

For then you'll feel no more sorrow or pain,

If to Jesus you will turn.

He'll stand with arms spread open wide,

And all the Heavenly host will declare,

That He's come to take His holy Bride

To rise and meet Him in the air.

The dead in Christ will be the first to rise,

For their souls have waited for so long,

Then we who are alive will follow close behind

To finally join the Heavenly throng.

So are you watching and waiting for your King

To come and take you to His side,

Where forevermore His praise you'll sing

As His pure and holy Bride?

For He will come, of this I'm sure,

So keep looking to the sky.

Then with Him we'll reign forevermore –

He said He'd come, and He does not lie.

Copyright © 1997 Christine Chipman. All rights reserved.

God bless you, and peace be with you.

 Hugs

Christine

(Please check out my other blog at the link below, too.)

My Nail Art Journey
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Come Now, Holy Spirit!

This poem came to me when I was feeling weak and lonely.  I suffer from clinical depression, and there are times when I really need to know that the Lord is with me.  Whenever I feel down and alone, I usually only have to put on some praise and worship music and worship the Lord, and the Holy Spirit fills me with peace and a feeling of reassurance.  We need to realise that He IS always with us, guiding us, comforting us in times of sorrow, lifting us up when we fall, and sheltering us from all our enemies.  He is always there when we need Him.  All we have to do is reach out.

COME NOW, HOLY SPIRIT!

Come now, Holy Spirit,
And fill me with Your power –
I need to know You're with me
Every single hour. 

As I come into Your presence now,
I need to know Your will,
So I will sit in silence, Lord –
I will wait; I will be still.

As I go into the world today,
I need You as my guide,
To lead me and to strengthen me;
To know You're by my side.

May every word I speak, my Lord,
Be gentle, soft and warm;
May it reach the hearts of those I meet,
And calm the raging storm.

May the love of God pour out of me
And quench each thirsty soul;
Like a river of living water,
May it touch and make them whole.

The desire of my heart, my Lord,
Is for Your people to be free,
So let them see in me, my Lord,
None of self, but only Thee.

Copyright © 1993 Christine Chipman. All rights reserved.

Love Flowed Like A River

This particular poem came to me one day when I was meditating on the meaning of the Cross and what
Jesus actually did for us when He died. I hope this poem helps you, too, to remember and be thankful
for the amazing love He has for us which was demonstrated by His awesome sacrifice.

Just think!  Even though we are not worthy, our dear Lord Jesus was willing to lay down His life for you & me.

This is the TRUE meaning of love.

 

 LOVE FLOWED LIKE A RIVER

Love flowed like a river
From the cross that blessed day,
For when Jesus shed His precious blood,
He washed all my sins away.

By the stripes He bore upon His back,
Every sickness and disease were healed,
And with the crown of thorns upon His head,
His majesty was revealed.

The nails that pierced His hands and feet
Did not hold Him on the tree –
For they were just a symbol,
Of His love for you and me.

As He yielded up His life in love,
His friends could only mourn –
The earth shook, the sky went dark,
And in the temple the veil was torn.

At that moment the barriers came down
Between us and God above,
So now we can freely enter in
To the fullness of God's love.

They took Him down and buried Him,
And thought that was the end.
He had told them all what lay in store –
They just could not comprehend.

For He rose again, He is alive,
He's banished fear and strife –
Because death could not hold Him down,
I now have eternal life.

So won't you reach out to Him
And give to Him your heart?
So He can fill you with His peace
And from your side He'll never depart.

Copyright © 1993 Christine Chipman. All rights reserved

God bless you, and peace be with you.

 Hugs

Christine

(Please check out my other blog at the link below, too.)

My Nail Art Journey
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The Word Of God

This poem came to me one day when I was worshiping the Lord and it dawned on me that the Word of God is not only the Bible, but, as is stated in the Bible, the Word of God is Jesus.  So, as you read the written Word of God, I urge you to consider also just who and what Jesus is. 

THE WORD OF GOD

The Word of God is much sharper
Than any two-edged sword,
And it will slay all your enemies
As you worship with one accord.
  

 The Word of God is much sweeter
Than the honey in the hive,
For it tells us we have been set free
And we no longer need to strive.
  

 The Word of God is much brighter
Than the sun up in the sky,
For it is the lamp that lights our way
And on it we can always rely.
  

 The Word of God will stand forever
It's power will never fade;
It's our shield against all our enemies,
So do not be dismayed.
  

 The Word of God is sufficient
To supply all of our needs,
For it fills our empty, thirsty souls
And our hungry hearts it feeds. 

The Word of God is much deeper
Than the oceans or the seas;
It tells us of God's one and only Son
Who will all our sorrows ease.
  

 The Word of God is much stronger
Than any battle we may have to face,
For it fills us with the knowledge
Of the Lord's amazing grace.
 
For the Word of God is Jesus,
Our Saviour and our friend,
And I know He'll never leave us
And His love will never end.

Copyright © 1997 Christine Chipman. All rights reserved.

God bless you, and peace be with you.

 Hugs

Christine

(Please check out my other blog at the link below, too.)

My Nail Art Journey
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I WILL SING....

Whenever I think of the Lord, my heart feels like singing.  I will often find myself singing a praise and worship song or hymn under my breath as I walk along, without even consciously realising what I am doing.  I can't wait for the day when I go to be with the Lord so that I can spend eternity with the heavenly host singing praises to my God and King.

 

I WILL SING… 

I will sing of the mercies of the Lord
For as long as I shall live,
Because if I come to Him in repentance,
I know my sins He will forgive.

I will sing praises to my God and King,
And tell of His love for you and me,
For He sent His Son to dwell with us,
And from pain and suffering set us free.

I will sing of the joy in my heart,
So the whole world will know how I feel,
For I want them all to know the truth –
That my God and King is real.

I will sing songs of worship to my King
As I bow before His throne,
For I know He's always there for me,
And that I'll never walk alone.

I will sing of His love, and His peace,
For of both there is no end,
And I know He's not only my Father,
But my most dear and precious friend.

So I will sing my praise forevermore –

Won't you join me in my song –
For some day soon He's coming back
To take us to where we really belong.

Copyright © 1998 Christine Chipman.  All rights reserved.
  
God bless you, and peace be with you.

 Hugs

Christine

(Please check out my other blog at the link below, too.)

My Nail Art Journey
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Lord, Are You Really There?

Do you ever feel as though God has deserted you?  Do you ever feel as if you are struggling along all on your own, weighed down by the burdens of the world and filled with despair?  Do you ever feel as though no-one cares?  Well, I too have felt this way, and it was during one of those times that the Lord gave me this poem as a reassurance of His love for me and to let me know that, no matter what is happening in my life, He is always there to help me through.  
I hope that it is also an encouragement to you.

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LORD, ARE YOU REALLY THERE?

In the stillness of the night,
Do You hear me when I call?
When I reach out in the darkness,
Are You really there at all?

When I cry out in my grief and pain,
Lord, do You really care?
You say You feel it too, my Lord,
But are you really there?

When my foes rise up against me,
Are You with me in the fight?
Will You arm me for the battle;
Will You be my guiding light?
 

As I walk this darkened path, my Lord,
Feeling lonely, and so small,
Will You hold me when I stumble?
Will You catch me if I fall?

 "I'm here, My child, I really am,
Cast out all fear and doubt.
I hear you when you cry to me,
And I will never shut you out.
 

As you stumble through the darkness,
Please, have no doubt at all:
I will hold you in My loving arms –
I will never let you fall.
 

I will arm you for the battle;
My joy will be your strength;
I'll be right there beside you;
I will go to any length.
 

So don't give up, My precious child,
You have no need to fear.
I love you, and I'll hold you…
My child, I'm always here." 
Copyright © 1992 Christine Chipman. All rights reserved.

God bless you, and peace be with you.

 Hugs

Christine

(Please check out my other blog at the link below, too.)

My Nail Art Journey
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God's Love Came Down To Earth

A Blessed Christmas To All

I pray that this Christmas you will be blessed with an abundance of God's mercy and grace as
we celebrate the time of our dear Saviour's birth. Peace be to you all, and may His joy fill your hearts.

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GOD'S LOVE CAME DOWN TO EARTH

God in His mercy, long ago
Sent His Son from heaven above,
To live with us upon the earth,
And to reveal to us His love.

The shepherds and the wise men came
To see their new-born King,
And with a joyful song of praise
All heaven and earth did ring.

He was not dressed in kingly robes
With a crown upon His head…
He was born in a simple cattle stall,
And a manger was His bed.

He came to earth in human form,
So He could be like you and me –
He knew just how His life would end,
Yet He still came to set us free.

So every Christmas we rejoice,
And celebrate His birth,
For on that day so long ago
GOD'S LOVE came down to earth.

Copyright © 1992 Christine Chipman. All rights reserved.

God bless you, and peace be with you.

 Hugs

Christine

(Please check out my other blog at the link below, too.)

My Nail Art Journey
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The Greatest Gift Of All!

This Christmas, please help others to remember just what Christmas is really all about. With all the hustle and bustle we sometimes forget that the greatest gift of all cannot be bought.  It does not have to be earned.  It was freely given to all, if people would just ask God for it.  So, why not give someone the greatest gift of all this Christmas - JESUS!

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THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL!

Every Christmas we see lots of  people
Madly scurrying to and fro,
Constantly searching for that perfect gift,
As evidence of their love to show.

They go rushing around from store to store,
With only one thing on their mind,
Forgetting that the true meaning of Christmas
In a department store they will not find.

They think that money can buy love,
So they spend more than they can afford,
Hoping if the gift is a costly one,
They in return will receive a reward.

Why can't people see there is only one gift
Which can fill the cold, empty heart –
It will fill them with peace and so much joy,
And true mercy and love will impart.

So this Christmas introduce someone to Jesus,
And ask them to please heed His call –
Please help them to realise Jesus
Is truly the greatest gift of all.

Copyright © 2000  Christine Chipman. All rights reserved.

True Evangelical Faith

I was sent this message in my Berean Call Newsletter for 14 November 2014, and I just had to share it with you all.  It is one of the best descriptions of how an Evangelical Christian life should be that I have ever seen anywhere. Oh, how I wish mine could be like this!

"True evangelical faith is of such a nature it cannot lie dormant, but spreads itself out in all kinds of righteousness and fruits of love. It dies to flesh and blood; it destroys all lusts and forbidden desires; it seeks, serves, and fears God in its inmost soul; it clothes the naked; it feeds the hungry; it comforts the sorrowful; it shelters the destitute; it aids and consoles the sad; it does good to those who do it harm; it serves those that harm it; it prays for those who persecute it; it teaches, admonishes, and judges us with the Word of the Lord; it seeks those who are lost; it binds up what is wounded; it heals the sick; it saves what is strong (sound); it becomes all things to all people. The persecution, suffering, and anguish that come to it for the sake of the Lord's truth have become a glorious joy and comfort to it."
--Menno Simons (1496-31 January 1561, Anabaptist leader, Simons was a contemporary of the Protestant Reformers, and his followers became known as Mennonites)

You can find The Berean Call website at http://www.thebereancall.org/.  It is an awesome site I found many years ago when I was struggling with, and questioning, things that were going on in the church I was a member of at the time, looking for answers to my dilemma, and it literally helped to save my walk with the Lord.  I learned so much, and the Lord used it to open my eyes to the truth of His Word, and as a consequence I was able to walk away from this church, which was preaching heresy and false doctrine (and which literally destroyed so many of my friends' marriages and lives) without any regrets at all.  

For 3 years after leaving this church, and seeking a deeper relationship with the Lord than I had ever had before, I was inspired to write all the poetry that I will be featuring on this blog.  I had never written poetry before, but I literally had to carry a note pad with me everywhere I went, because I would get a poem whilst driving in the car, walking through the shopping centre, visiting friends and family, in the bathroom, and I would even wake up at 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning.  They came to me complete, and I never knew what I had written until I read them again.  I just knew that if I didn't get them down right away I wouldn't be able to write them later.  It was the most amazing and inspirational experience I have ever had.  Then, after writing over 160 poems, it was as though the tap was turned off.  I tried writing more, but I found it was a real struggle, and that is why I believe that I was guided by the Holy Spirit, and it wasn't just coming from me.

As you will realise, when you read my poetry, my life has not been an easy one, to say the least, and I believe the Lord realised that I had to get all my emotions down on paper to help other Christians, who are struggling to grasp the fact that they ARE loved, to realise that there IS someone who is there with them AT ALL TIMES, and who loves them with an everlasting, unconditional love.  This has always been a hard thing for me to believe, having never experienced what a father's love should be like, and never hearing the words "I love you" from my own father (or mother), and I just couldn't understand how anyone could love me the way God did - and the way every earthly father (and mother) SHOULD.  These poems helped me to come to understand that God DOES love me this way as I poured out my heart on paper, day after day.  So, if you are struggling, let me reassure you that He does love you, and always will, even if you stumble and fall.  He understands, and if you truly repent, and ask His forgiveness, He will pick you up, dust you off, wipe the slate clean and you can start again, with Him by your side to guide you, or to carry you when you are going through tough times. 

I also realised that there had been a reason for all the things that I had experienced throughout my life, because if they had never happened, I wouldn't have been able to help others who have been through the same things I have.  People usually say "Oh, I understand what you are going through", but unless someone really has experienced it themselves, they can't understand at all.  However, I started to realise that, as the Word of God says, "all things work together for good for those love the Lord, and are called according to His purpose".  

There have been many times over the years that I have cried out to the Lord "Why me, Lord?" but never seemed to get an answer.  I guess I won't really find out why until my life on earth is over, or the Lord comes to take me home, so I just move on and keep trusting Him to know what is best for me.  I still struggle, don't get me wrong, especially when I was diagnosed with breast cancer in February this year and had to undergo surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy for it.  Praise the Lord, though, I have come through OK so far, and my doctors a sure that I am in remission and that they got all the cancer when they did the surgery, so I consider myself a survivor, and I intend to stay one, with God's help.

I hope you will check out The Berean Call site, and that you can find something there that will help you as much as it has helped me in the past, and still is after many, many years.  I also thank you for visiting my blog, and I hope you will come back again soon to see what I have for you.  I know this has been a long message, but once I started to write I just couldn't stop, so I guess, once again, the Lord wanted me to write it!  If it helps just one person in their walk with the Lord, I know I will be happy, and I hope the Lord will be happy, too.

God bless you, and peace be with you.

 Hugs

Christine

(Please check out my other blog at the link below, too.)

My Nail Art Journey
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