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 After fifty years in the prison ministry there probably isn't much I haven't heard. This is not a debate forum. We will agree to disagree if it ever comes to that. It is meant for discussions concerning the Poietes Group. Bible talks are welcome. I will be posting Bible questions, polls, O.T. items, comments, and anything suitable for everyone. You may do the same. .
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| Revelation 1:16 - "In His right hand He held seven stars, and out of His mouth came a sharp two-edged sword; and His face was like the sun shining in its strength." NASV Heb. 4:12 - "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." NASV The Greek word used for "two edged" is "distomos." Di means "two" and "stomos" means mouth. In the vision of the Messiah John saw in Rev. 1:16 was two mouths with a sword coming out of each one. The first one was the Word of God. It is given to us at the moment we need it. The second one is when we speak it. The Messiah often said "it is written" when resisting Satan. When we speak God's Word the moment he gives it to us, the demons will flee. If you are led by the Holy Spirit, He will not allow it to be in vain. Quihadi  |
| Most haiku are untitled; a successful haiku usually speaks for itself. Instead of using a title, try revision. Avoid periods. A haiku is one moment in a continuum; a period often destroys that illusion (so may beginning with a capital letter). The average haiku has one break in thought or continuity, usually at the end of line 1 or 2 (sometimes, the middle of line 2). If punctuated at all, it is usually with a colon, dash or ellipsis. An occasional dash or ellipsis may provide emphasis either before of after the final word (or phrase). In general, shy away from punctuation unless you are sure of its benefit. Compress your haiku, but be sure the omission of words (especially the articles a, an & the) doesn’t chop it into ungainly pieces. The is & have families result in picture-less & action-less verses. Use action verbs instead. Haiku usually happen now. Past & future tenses remove us from the action & often use more words — weak ones like has, have, will. Use adverbs and adjectives sparingly. Look for ones made from noun or verb roots. Avoid very, much, any, many, few, & all-inclusive words like every, all, always, never, everyone. Overuse of 1st person pronouns — It’s more risky in haiku than in senryu because senryu deals with humans. Put emphasis on the image, not the person. Don’t throw in words just to conform to a 5-7-5 or other imagined pattern. Either revise to find 17 strong, useful syllables or go for a shorter verse. Kigo is a word or phrase associated with a particular season. It is nature unbridled. One season word is enough, let strong words do their job: “pavement wet with rain” is redundant. Not Supported by Concrete Imagery? Let imagery suggest the point; don’t state it baldly. Proverbs masquerading as haiku are likely to run into trouble. Because I do not speak both English and Japanese fluently, I only write the 5-7-5 syllable count. Quihadi |
Only Jesus Christ can save you. I pray you won't be blinded by Satan. To be born again is to be born from above and receive the Holy Spirit. We will all be somewhere 1,000 years from now - either with God or without Him. BEING BORN FROM ABOVE While there is no special formula to follow to be born from above, there are certain things we must know and do. What we must know: > That we are sinners who are hopelessly lost and under condemnation of death. Spiritual death is everlasting separation from God in Hell. > We cannot save ourselves by any effort of our own. > That Jesus Christ, God's Son, died on the cross and rose from the dead to pay the penalty of our sin. What we must do: > Admit to God that we have sinned, and deserve the penalty of death. > Receive Jesus as our personal Savior. > Acknowledge Christ as our Savior and Lord by confessing Him with our mouth. What God will do: > Make us safe. > Forgive all our sins. > Give us eternal life. Do you want to be sure? If so, pray something like this (or use your own words). Lord Jesus, I have sinned against you, and I deserve hell. I believe You died in my place to pay the penalty for all my sins. Right now, be merciful to me and save me. I trust you as my Lord and Savior and commit my life to you. Amen. If you received the Lord as your Savior - e-mail me. |
| We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20 NASB Did you know that you have a high-ranking and influential job in the Kingdom of God? Quihadi |
"And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption." Ephesians 4:30 (NASB) when we act like the world talk like the world believe like the world respond like the world the Spirit of God feels shock feels hurt feels grief He longs for us He thinks about us He desires to be close to us He wants to reveal Himself to us He lives within and will always be within I will not drag Him down a mire of sin For He would go with me again Quihadi |
Would you like to receive guidance from the Holy Spirit today? "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him." Ephesians 1:17 KJV like pulling the curtains out of the way so I can see what has always been there outside the window at the right time He removes the veil obstructing my view instantly my mind sees and understands Quihadi |
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. (KJV) "More than conquerors" Ancient Greek - hupernikos huper means more than and nikos means conquerors we are greater conquerors superior conquerors higher and better conquerors utmost conquerors top-notch conquerors paramount conquerors unsurpassed conquerors unequaled conquerors unrivaled conquerors we are more than a match for any foe Quihadi |
| Disclaimer:Please only use what is useful, and send the rest into cyberspace. Where I read your poem. Is it a good title? Does it add something more to the poem? Be wary of titles that are just labels (e.g. Sky or Daffodils) if there is the potential for something stronger. Using Poem or Sonnet etc as your title is a wasted opportunity. Does the first line work? Does it pull the reader into the poem, make the poem inviting or engaging right from the start? Or is it a bit weak or explanatory? Does the poem use strong language and imagery? Does it use strong, specific nouns and verbs, or does it over-rely on adjectives and adverbs? Does it create word pictures or ideas as you read it? Do you feel fully engaged throughout the poem, or are there places where your attention drops? Are there wordy or slow parts that could be tightened? Does the poet use metaphors and similes in original ways? Are they fitting to the poem’s subject or are they too ‘odd’? (i.e. the poet has tried too hard) Do the line breaks work? Has the poet broken lines effectively for rhythm, sound and meaning? Often line breaks can work like punctuation – is that happening effectively? If there are lines carried over (enjambed) does this work? Has the poet used stanza breaks? Do they work? Would the poem benefit from more or less stanza breaks? Has the poet used white space effectively? Do you feel there is room for you as the reader to enter the poem? Does the poem end strongly? What is the last line doing? Does it introduce something odd or irrelevant at the end? Does it leave you with something to think about? Do you understand (more or less) what the poet is trying to tell you? Or is the poem too obscure or impenetrable? Does the poem excite or at least satisfy you? Thank you for entering the contest and allowing me to review your work. Quihadi |
| "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the Day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6 Knowing God's plan - and operating according to that - is essential for living effectively for Him. If you don't know the Lord's will for the next year of your life, the Holy Spirit wants to help you know it. Ask Him to show you. Quihadi |
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