I am most grateful to Pastor Duke Taber for interviewing me regarding the release of PURPOSEFUL PATHWAY: Your Journey with Jesus.
Sharing with you the interview now:
http://taberstruths.com/new-christian-poetry-devotional-released-18477/
May God bless you always on your Pathway of Purpose!
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Sun rising,
The dawn of a new day –
Rays dance on the horizon,
“Rejoice,” they say.
For this is the day
Yes, this is the day;
Hide not in the shade!
Yea, rejoice in the Light,
Rejoice in sunrays,
Rejoice in the Son-shine:
Sky-fire ablaze.
The Eternal One:
He is bright and pure.
A consuming fire,
Aflame forevermore.
Embrace me, O Lord,
With warmth of Light.
Guide me, O Master,
Through day and night.
Refine me by fire,
Cleanse me by flame,
Fill me with Your desire –
Our wills, the same.
Grant that I, like You,
Shine brilliant, bright.
Grant that I, for You,
Share Your Light.
What is sweeter than that?
What is finer to do?
Than to live for the Lord,
Than to shine for You?
Shine then may I ever
For Your glory alone.
I live no longer for me,
My life is not my own.
For the Son Himself,
The Light on High,
Shed His blood for me –
For me He did die.
A glorious truth,
Warming my heart:
My Savior loves me,
We shall never part.
I delight then
To offer Him all I am;
I rejoice then
To surrender to the Lamb.
I release myself, and
With You, Lord, I unite.
Consumed by Your flame,
Eternal and bright.
O, glory of glories
To live in the Son;
Joy of joys
To abide in the One.
Shining brighter,
Purer all the more
Each day I shall
For the One I adore.
I rejoice in His light,
I rejoice in Son-rays,
I rejoice in Son-shine:
His heart-flame ablaze.
Yea, shine I shall each day
The Lord God has made.
I shall shine for Jesus,
Hiding not in the shade.
For the Son is risen,
He is the Dawn of each day –
My heart dances with Jesus,
I rejoice in His Way!
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Red Roses On White Background by Grant Cochrane
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Lovely rose,
Brilliant in bloom,
Beautiful vision
My heart to consume.
Lord Jesus, may I be
As one of these:
Beautiful, fragrant
Your heart to please.
As the soft bud
Emerging from earth,
May I stretch upward
To claim rebirth.
As the petals
Colorful and bright,
May my beauty grow
From Your luminous Light.
As the pattern
Of the petals ‘round,
May I circle about You,
Your love to abound.
As the fragrance of roses
Aromatic and sweet,
May my prayers rise to You
Lovely incense to greet.
As roses intertwine,
One next to another,
May my life bring joy
To sister and brother.
As amidst the beauty
Of the rose is the thorn,
May I recall Your agony,
The bitter Cross borne.
As the bloom withers,
As the petals do fall,
May I remember
Dust we are all.
As the rose petals
With earth become one,
May I recall the promise
Of You, God’s Son.
Eternal life we find
When to ourselves we die;
We become one with You
When flesh we crucify.
Glorious truth
Expressed in the flower;
Over death my Savior
Holds eternal power.
Die with Him I shall
To live with Him too;
He died with love for me –
What else can I but do?
Yes, I live for You, Master:
May I be to You a rose.
Fragrant and sweet,
As my love for You grows.
I recall always You:
Your pain on Calvary;
I envision always You:
Your agony in Gethsemane.
Lovely You are, Master
Loveliest of all;
Deepest of pain You embrace
To save me from the Fall.
As the soft bud, then,
Emerging from earth,
I stretch and embrace
You and Your Rebirth.
Lord Jesus, I vow to be
Ever as one of these:
Beautiful and fragrant
Your heart to please.
You are the loveliest Rose,
Brilliant in bloom,
Your love for me forever
Does my heart consume.
I would recommend this beautiful, inspirational piece of work to all!”
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Ann Musico:
“I have just begun reading this truly beautiful devotional in these weeks before Easter and I can say from what I’ve read so far, this is a wonderful tool to use in these next 40 days to draw even closer to Jesus. Caroline’s poetry is not only lyrical and beautiful, but deeply spiritual and insightful. You will not only enjoy each day’s poetic devotion, you will carry its truth with you all throughout the day and find you have been focused on Jesus effortlessly!
I thoroughly and wholeheartedly recommend you buy one for yourself and one as a gift for someone you love.”
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Rob Clinton:
“This book is such a magical and elegant masterpiece. Caroline’s poetic creativity is an absolute manifestation of God throughout all of her writing, as she truly brings the love of Christ to life. I’m almost without words, but will definitely be going back and including this as part of my daily inspirational reminders and devotionals. This is must read and devotional for all people of faith. If you don’t know Christ, then let this be your excuse to begin that journey.”
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Kim Hall:
“Caroline’s poetry touches the heart and refreshes the soul as she pours out a message of comfort and love, and hope and joy from the Lord. Her deep love for Christ is evident as she invites you to grow a deeper and more fulfilling relationship with Him, wherever you are on your path. I encourage you to take time to refill at the proverbial well by visiting Caroline at Purposeful Pathway today – and by taking the 40-Day Journey with Jesus!”
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Carole Simone:
“This book has been such an inspiration! The poetry is so well written and flows with such grace that it’s a pleasure to any reader. It is a reminder of the Love of God and brings such a comfort of His True Peace. All of us need this uplifting Truth! This book makes a wonderful daily devotional to meditate on during the day. I’d highly recommend this book to all and anyone is on their Journey with the Lord Jesus!”
Lisa Keva:
“My whole FAMILY has been blessed by this book. Who knew that you could use a book of Jesus-centered poetry as a personal AND family devotional?
Embark, dear Christian, on a journey
An inspiring journey of forty days
Growing ever closer to our Lord
Ever more aligned with His ways
On this 40 days of renewal and growth, the author takes you through the topics of love, commitment, truth, forgiveness, children and much more directing you in the right paths.
This book of poetry will help focus your thoughts on Jesus. His life, His ministry and how He would want us to walk out our purpose in this life.”
Read more of Lisa’s review at:
Purposeful Pathway: Your Journey with Jesus – Book Review
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Trembling at Calvary
Cold winds, black clouds
Earth violently shaking
Darkness enshrouds
For there on the Cross
Is the Precious Lamb
Yes, there on the Cross
Is the Eternal I AM
The Creator of all things
Crucified on a tree
The Lord of lords
Dying for you, for me
I shudder at the sight
The earth shudders below
A more painful vision
My eyes will never know
Heart-breaking to behold
Yet enthralling too
So much love in my Jesus
Undying love, Lord, in You
For this is Your will, Jesus
This torture You embrace
Your arms outstretched in love
For all the human race
A crown of thorns on Your brow
Pierced, Your hands and feet
You accept these out of love
That You may pour mercy sweet
I see You look upon me in love
With Your luminous eyes
You whisper that death You taste
Yet assuredly You will arise
The Blood pouring from You
Does the Scriptures fulfill
You drink of this cup
For it is Your Father’s will
Trembling at Calvary
I weep at the vision I behold
My Beloved pierced for me
As the prophets foretold
As You release Your spirit
The temple curtain tears asunder
The earth shakes, rocks split
The skies roar with thunder
Trembling I am, Lord
Yet I know now eternal life
Reconciled with my Father
And betrothed to be Your wife
For You paid the sin penalty
You paid it completely for all
Lord, I give You my life
Jesus, I follow Your call
Eyes closed and head bowed
I worship You at the Cross
I live only for You now
All else to me is a loss
I feel then Your touch
Your hand upon my shoulder
I open my tear-filled eyes
To see a tomb and boulder
Shining in radiant glory
Before me, Jesus, You stand
You arose on the third day
Fulfilling all that was planned
Tremble I do
Yet now in joy so sweet
No vision more lovely
Than my risen Lord to greet
My own heart is pierced
Convicted by Your love
The grace of Heaven surrounds
I feel it stream from Above
You, Creator of all things
For my sins died on a tree
You, Lord of lords
Shed Your blood for me
I pour then myself for You
I give You all, Precious Lamb
I forever obey and worship
You, the Eternal I AM
Rejoicing at the empty tomb
Warm breeze, no clouds
For You, Jesus, do shine
Your pure love enshrouds
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The Lord is risen
Tell one, tell all
The Lord is risen
Do you hear me call?
The Lord is risen
Go forth and see
The Lord is risen
Yea, triumphantly
The Lord is risen
My heart does sing
The Lord is risen
Salvation all to bring
Sing with me, brother
Rejoice and praise
Our joyful hearts
To God we raise
Dance with me, sister
As we sing this song
Jesus rose from the dead
With Him we do belong
Proclaim to all
This Message we will
The Lord is risen
He reigns now still
Forever in Heaven
And here on earth
He makes all new
He brings rebirth
Recall the sight
On Mount Calvary
Jesus nailed to the Cross
For you, for me
His precious hands
Pierced, and His feet
Yet He embraced
O, love pure and sweet
Christ is my Master
He is my King
He is my Beloved
For Whom I sing
To Him I give all
Yes, I give all of me
Surrender to Him
Is my victory
Jesus, my Lord
I love You so
Nothing is sweeter
Than You to know
Lord, I thank You
For the Cross You bore
I shudder to think
Of all You did endure
Love wells in my heart
Tears in my eye
To see You, my Lord
As they crucify
Yet Your love for me
Surpasses mine for You
How can this be?
Yet I know it is true
Tears of sorrow
Tears of joy become
For You arose
My life to ransom
You, Lord, are risen
My heart does sing
You, Lord, are risen
Salvation to me bring
You, Lord, are risen
I rejoice to see
You, Lord, are risen
Yea, triumphantly
You, Lord, are risen
I tell one and all,
“The Lord is risen
Do you hear Him call?”
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Yellow Cosmos Flower And Blue Sky by Sura Nualpradid
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My lips, my lips,
Sing forever Your praise
My song, my song
To You I raise
My heart, my heart
With Yours does beat
My life rhythm only
With You complete
My breath, my breath
Each one for You
Exhaling of myself
Inhaling all True
My hands, my hands
Instruments of Thine
Building what is Yours
In Thy Kingdom Divine
My eyes, my eyes
Only You, Lord, they see
Adoring the Light
You shine upon me
My feet, my feet
Run wherever You ask
Thrilled by Your work
Grateful for each task
My ears, my ears
Delight in Your voice
In Your call, Master
My soul does rejoice
My mind, my mind
Consumed with Your love
Pondering Your promises
Marveling treasures Above
My strength, my strength
To You, Lord, all I give
To immerse myself in You
This is to truly live
My moments, my moments
I give You all my time
To me You give eternal life
O, gift sweet and sublime!
My spirit, my spirit
With Yours does unite
Precious powerful union
In Your brilliant Light
My life, my life
For You I gratefully pour
Lord, I long only
That I may give You more
My Lord, my Lord
Lovelier than life are You
To give You everything I am
Lord, I delight to do
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Rainbow of promise
Circling the sky
Reminder of God’s covenant
Dazzling the eye
Radiant colors
Prismatic, to shine
Inspiring the heart
With promises divine
Vibrant hues
Violet, scarlet, green
Indigo, yellow, blue
Sweet to be seen
Rejoice, my heart
In the sight I see
The rainbow of Promise
Encircling me
For God promised Noah
And all mankind
Again a worldwide flood
Earth would not find
Wondrous truth
Yes, glorious to know
God’s love for me
The rainbow does show
Yet a Covenant lovelier
Than the rainbow above
Is the Covenant of Christ
A Covenant of love
Yes, more incredible
Far more amazing to see
Is my Savior upon the Cross
On mount Calvary
More captivating to my soul
More stunning to my eye
Is my Lord who willingly
For my sins did die
Far more radiant is He
Far more lovely His Face
Sinless Lamb sacrificed
For the human race
My heart trembles
Humbled I am by the Cross
My Jesus is most Precious
All else I count but loss
Lord, I long to know
How could You die for me?
To suffer to such extreme –
How could this ever be?
Light beams from Your eyes
Mercy pours from Your heart
You remind me of Your love
You whisper we will never part
The Cross of Calvary
On that day long-foretold
Displays Your eternal love
Far more precious than gold
Your powerful love, Lord
Transcends all thought
So much You love me
My soul is blood-bought
In Your eyes I see
A rainbow gleaming pure
Your arms embrace me
Your love will endure
Rejoice, my heart
In this glorious sight I see
My Lord’s everlasting arms
Encircling me
Yes, a Covenant lovelier
Than the rainbow above
Is the Covenant of Christ
A Covenant of love
Vibrant hues
Violet, scarlet, blue
Yet far more beautiful
Is my Lord’s love true
Radiant colors
Prismatic, to shine
More captivating is Your heart
Your mercy divine
Rainbow of Promise
Circling the sky
Reminder that You, my Jesus
Are to me always nigh
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Morning dew
Kissing the earth
Glistening garment
Bespeaking rebirth
As morning dew
In the early hour
Are God’s graces
And endless power
Yea, stretching wide
As blankets of dew
Are God’s blessings
For me, for you
As coverings of snow
Broad and deep
Vast are the Promises
Our Lord does keep
As raindrops falling
Watering the ground
So is Living Water
Bubbling joy to abound
As Sunlight warming
Embracing the earth
Brings spiritual rebirth
Sweet Lord Jesus
With me always do stay
I shall follow each day
More vast than the dew
Far more deep than the snow
More refreshing than the rain
Is the love You do show
I am forever Yours, Lord
Yes, eternally Yours to keep
Nourished by Bread of Life
Revived by Living Water deep
Sing Your praises I shall
Yea, Lord, each day all the more
You are Everything to me
You are the One whom I adore
Stretching wide and long
As blankets of morning dew
Are Your blessings and mercy
Purest love I find in You
As the soft morning dew
In the dawn’s early hour
Are Your glorious graces
And Your endless power
Yes, Lord, as morning dew
Kisses gently the earth
You kiss me with blessings
You are sweet love and rebirth
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Pink Flower by Arvind Balaraman
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Sun rays of brilliance
Flowers of Spring
Glory, glory to God
All do sing
Grass shooting forth
Leaves budding green
Bursting with birth
The world to be seen
Perfume of flowers
Symphony of birds in sky
Proclaiming sovereignty
Of our Savior on High
Springtime speaks of Him
Springtime sings His song
Springtime reminds us
That with Him we belong
For on the third day
Christ arose from the grave
He endured the Cross
All mankind to save
Yes, He is Rebirth
He is eternal Spring
He is Renewal
Yea, Life everlasting
Glory, glory to God
Sings joyfully my soul
Glory, glory to You
Lord, You make me whole
As birds sing in the air
As flowers bloom bright
I rejoice in You, Lord
In Your radiant Light
Warmer than sunshine
Lovelier than blooms
Is Your love, my Lord
It embraces and consumes
Reborn in Spirit I am
Lord, by faith in You
Your Spirit lives in me
All things You make new
As the Winter cold
Freezes the earth
So too I die to myself
To experience rebirth
The frost of Winter in time
Yields flowers of Spring
In turn, death to our flesh
New life does bring
All to You, my Savior
All to You I humbly give
You are my very Meaning
You are the Reason I live
Fragrant sacrifice I offer
In all I say and do
Sweeter than the flower
I pray my life is to You
Glorious King on High
One who died for me
You are Joy to my spirit
Now and for eternity
So as perfume of flowers
And symphony of birds in sky
I proclaim the sovereignty
Of my Savior on High
As grass shooting forth
And leaves budding green
I rejoice in my rebirth
For the world to be seen
As sun rays of brilliance
As fragrant flowers of Spring
Glory, glory to You, God
My heart does joyfully sing
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