The Old Lamp
Witnessing and Undershepherding Author Unknown
In this poem, the Christ in us is compared to the light in an old lamp. What’s important is the light we shine forth, not how fancy a lamp we are on the outside.
Faithfulness
The Critic
Author Unknown
By a humorous comparison with a seed that thinks it’s better than those of the surrounding plants, this poem makes that point that those who criticize others and think they’re superior, usually end up worse.
Negatives, Criticism
The Anvil-God’s Word
Integrity of the Word Author Unknown
By comparing God’s Word to an anvil on which hammers beat and wear out, this poem illustrates how critics come and go but God’s Word lives and abides forever.
Take Time to Pray
Prayer Author Unknown
We may think that we’re to busy to make time to pray but, in reality, the busier we are, the more need we have to pray and to get involved, reminds us this poem.
Speak Out for Jesus
Witnessing and Undershepherding Author Unknown
People talk freely with others around them about all kinds of things. Why not speak God’s Word and make it known? This poem exhorts us stand and speak out for the Lord.
Outreach
Pray Don’t Find Fault
Love Author Unknown
It’s easy to criticize someone else’s walk, but we hardly ever know what’s really going on in their lives and why they may be behaving the way they do. This poem reminds us to not be quick to cast the first stone.
Patience
