God Doesn’t Do Like The World Does. Jesus said. “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”—John 14:27 (John 14:1-31–in context) When God calls us, and we turn to Him, confessing JesusContinue reading “Not As The World Gives”
Tag Archives: Love
Overcoming Anxiety
Methods For Battling Anxiety Jesus said, “Fear Not” (Matt. 10:31) He said it many times. Actually, it’s a theme throughout scripture. Fear at its most basic level, is a lack of trust in God and His promises. That is a harsh saying, especially when we are dealing with anxiety. Because, often times anxiety occurs withoutContinue reading “Overcoming Anxiety”
Expect Respect
Why Associate With People Who Do Not Respect You? That’s the question. Why should we associate or be involved with people who do not respect us? Why be friends with, or go to a church or be part of a group or organization where you are treated as a second class citizen? Seriously? You wereContinue reading “Expect Respect”
Smitten
Sonnet by Chris Bunton He was smitten with love for her;by that arrow deep and sure.A gooey warmth between them;filling the heart all within. But, loves shaft, festered, stinking foul;to gangrenous, aching howl.Through steamy glass his love moaned;as he stood outside alone. Those barbs cannot be reversed;holding fast in a soul feeling cursed.Longing for theContinue reading “Smitten”
Ever Healed?
A Life Poem by Chris Bunton Scrolling through Facebook,when I find a meme. It’s a video,of a fishing boat. Where a daughterand her daddy. Are reeling in a fish,the little girl just caught. She is so excited,and squealing loud. Grab the net! Grab the net!Daddy! Get the fish! She jumps up and down,as her daddyContinue reading “Ever Healed?”
Can’t Wait For Spring
A Than-Bauk poem by Chris Bunton Can’t wait for Spring,with glowing green;bursting new life. Song birds in love,like the dove, fromabove, the road. Shove clouds away,sunshine day, bringsweet May, delight. I have always loved nature. I care for it deeply. But, in my younger days I hated Springtime. Winter was cold and nasty. But, thenContinue reading “Can’t Wait For Spring”
The Cafe Terrace At Night
By Chris Bunton He remembers times with her.Sharing moments alone in,the cafe terrace at night.Not too long ago. This Dodoitsu poem is about one of my favorite paintings. The Cafe Terrace At Night by Vincent Van Gogh. When I look at the painting it makes me feel longing for warmth. That I’m out in theContinue reading “The Cafe Terrace At Night”
To My Girls
Destroyed Family Poem by Chris Bunton Where have you been, little ones?Stolen away so long ago. An aching heart and lonely life for an evil man today,searching the horizon and begging God for signs of your return. Will they ever come? Should I go to them? What will our future be?What did you do today?Continue reading “To My Girls”
I Want You
Love Poem by Chris Bunton I want you in my life;more than anyone else. I want to hold you;till Earth fades away. I want your kiss;till we can’t breathe. I want you;while we live. Just you;till death. You;me. Free. Bio: Chris Bunton is a writer, poet and blogger from Southern Illinois. He has published inContinue reading “I Want You”
Adam
By Chris Bunton Created perfect,From the dust of the Earth. Then, moved to the Garden,the Paradise of God. Created for a purpose,a call to tend and to keep. To garden, Paradise,To protect, the peaceful place of God. To walk with God,in the cool of the evening. Powers beyond us today,buried within us today. Total controlContinue reading “Adam”
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