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ISRAEL
POEMS
Christian poetry written on a pilgrimage
PAGE SIX
ARCHIE ENGLAND
Archie is a giant
A scholar who is wise
Reaching out to teach us
Always learning and kind
Everyday was better
Because of his words
Encouraging and caring
Open and sincere
Helping us to see
The things that he saw
Yet always letting us be
A part of what went on
He infuses excitement
For the learner and the pro
Highlighting insights
That will help us grow
Used as an agent
By the Lord in His land
I feel I am better
As I’ve traveled thru the land
Archie makes you feel good
He magnifies who you are
He care for people
Giving them his heart
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JIMMY DUKES
A friend
A scholar
Used by the Lord
To guides us through Israel
Lifting up Jesus
Sharing God’s Word with us
A man who walks with Jesus
Real and strong
Able to teach God’s song
Leading thru the Bible
Listening to our words
Jesus spoke thru him
I am wiser
I am encouraged
Jimmy taught us God’s love
Not enough words
To list all his good traits
Three are he is faithful, trustworthy and true
He is a wise man
He is kind
Creative and insightful
He shares his heart and mind
Easily approachable
Gentle with replies
He sees greatness
In each of our lives
God is our master
Jimmy is a good servant
I am grateful for God’s use of him
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TOM BRIMMER
An unusual man
With a song all his own
Used by God
To lead us thru God’s land
A man with a gentle spirit
Generous and kind
Willing with his teaching
Helpful and one of a kind
He’s taught us geography
He’s helped us see the land
Teaching us the customs
Leading us by our hand
Enjoyable to be with
Trustworthy to the Lord
A joyous spirit
Used by the Lord
Led by God
He lives in God’s land
Reaching out to others
Helping them see God’s hand
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GROUP
I came to Israel
Looking for giants
And they were with me
I wanted to travel with God
To learn more about Him
And He was with me
Jesus values people
This trip has underscored
How valuable you are
Thank you for your teaching
The excitement was great
Everyday with Jesus is a delight
Thank you for your insights
Every site was blessed
By one of your thoughts
Traveling thru this land
I have heard the Lord
As He spoke thru you
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WHEN I GET BACK HOME
I miss loved ones
I will hug them close
I will listen
As they share what went on
I’ll see them thru new eyes
I’ve missed them lot
I just want to sit
And listen to them talk
I will not ignore them
They are blessings from God
Each moment is special
I am blessed by their love
Then when recovered
I will tell of our trip
All the things God told me
Nothing will I skip
I will share our laughter
Our pictures and things
It will be a pleasure
To recount the journeys dream
Thank you for your safety
Thank you for your word
Thank you for your teaching
Help me live what I’ve heard
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TUVEA
Quiet and capable
Blocked by our speech
Always eager to please
A special, caring driver
Careful and complete
Never harried or weak
Even tempered
Looking ahead
A smile on his head
Careful planner
Always a clean bus
Ready to meet our needs
It was a blessing
To travel around
With Tuvea at the helm
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PETRA ROCKS
Red rocks
Climb and walk a lot
The wind howling thru
Edom barren
Swept by God’s hand
We saw the desert too
A place of natural beauty
Rugged and clean
Massive and at times mean
Everywhere were tombs
All is carved from rocks
They sit quietly alone
Now we saw
The truth from God
His Word is without flaw
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VALUE AND WORTH
I see my life
In physical terms
I fail to look at length
To see the things that are ruling
The spiritual side of me
Behind the veil
Where we cannot see
And yet long to be
All the things that matter
Are ruling over me
I want to know my value
The world declines to give
An estimate of my worth
And yet Jesus came and died for me
The spiritual side of me is valuable
Now I want to see
I ask for Christ’s forgiveness
He comes into my life giving me life
Now I see God’s estimate of me
The Lord of all sees all of me
And He, the Lord loves me
Christ opens up God’s riches
Seven thousand promises to me
And reminds that the Lord is living with me
Setting me free from foolishness and fear
Guiding me to live a life of value and worth
I see the needs before me
The Lord has invited me in
Now I will serve Him
Loving Him
And staying close to Him
Clay 01/10/04
ARAD
Fighting Moses
Holding the land
Seeking to destroy
God’s little band
Later its location
Made it David’s fort
A place to put people
To dangerous to court
Always a high place
In view of the green
One step to desert
And virtually unseen
They built a holy altar
To mimic Jerusalem
Maybe Solomon worshipped
Out of sight of his God
Ever a stronghold
That sowed seeds of doubt
This little fortress
Was evil’s way out
Out to the people
Making irrelevant the claims
That Israel came making
In the Lord’s precious name
No place for wisdom
No obedience here
Arad was failure
That stoned Israel’s ear
I will obey
I will do it God’s way
That is all Jesus asks us
For success His way
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