Joseph
Jacob had a favored son. He loved him more than anyone. He gave him a coat with many hues. A gift that stirred unwelcome news. Joseph’s brothers burned with rage. They set their hearts on a darker stage. They seized him, sold him into chains. They told Jacob only pains. They dipped a coat in goat’s red stain. They carried home a tale of pain. Jacob tore his robe and cried. He believed his son had died. Joseph served a king in a distant land. In that role he took command. He saw his kin in hunger’s grip. He filled their sacks for every trip. He forgave their deeds, he eased their fears. They stood before him, washed in tears. Jacob rose with sudden joy when he held his living...
Read MoreThe Story of Jacob in a Poem
Jacob Isaac and Rebekah had two sons,Esau and Jacob were the ones.They were different from each other—Esau was hairy, the stronger brother. Jacob was more of his mother’s joy,He stayed in the tents, a mama’s boy.Tough Esau hunted wild game,He and Isaac were much the same. Jacob had a goal in sight—He wanted his brother’s birthright.He knew just what to do,He tempted Esau with some stew. Esau was weak and hungry that day;For a meal, he gave his birthright away.But Jacob was fooled later in life,When he was looking for a wife. He went to see his uncle Laban;Escaping Esau, he found a haven.He loved Rachel, Laban’s daughter—For seven years of work, he bought her. But his wedding was a plot twister;Instead of Rachel, he wed her sister.Laban may have...
Read MoreGOD LOVES…
GOD LOVES… You can see God’s love in twinkling stars, Hear God’s love in pattering rain. Taste God’s love in cool fresh water, Smell God’s love in springtime flowers. You can feel God’s love in warm bear hugs, and all of this is because … God loves kids and God loves you. Ann Garrett is the author of several children’s books, including Keeper of the Swamp, Fins and Flippers / Scales and Nippers, What’s for Lunch?, What’s for Dinner?, Stardusters, and Tales of Tales. She is also the co-author of TLC for Frazzled Kids: Helping Grown-ups Help Kids. Her work and poetry have appeared in both children’s and family wellness publications. Ann is always grateful for opportunities to share God’s love with young...
Read MoreMoses and the Great Escape
This is the story of Moses, Whose life was no bed of roses. His mother feared for his life, She sent him away from strife. She set him in a reed basket— Better that than a casket. Pharaoh’s daughter found this boy, And held Moses up with joy. So he lived under the Pharaoh, He found he had much to know. Moses killed a man in self-defense, The impact of this was immense. He had to flee that Egypt land, Across an endless way of sand. He found a life on the run, He herded sheep in the sun. One day, he spotted something odd: A burning bush with the voice of God. He was told to take a trip, And go back to Egypt. Moses let the Pharaoh know, He told him, “Let my people go.” But Pharaoh said no, To let God’s people go. With God, Moses took his stand, Many plagues...
Read MoreAutumn
Autumn leaves falling down,changing colors till they’re brown. Green, yellow, orange, and red,the bare trees look dead. I have to spend a whileraking leaves into a pile. The kids go back to schoolsand must obey all the rules. The skies look dark and grey;it’s getting colder every day. The plants all seem to have died,and I just want to stay inside. More new TV shows to see,but few really appeal to me. Many live for football,which arrives before the fall. Watching games through every quarter,being an athletic supporter. Some fans are never tiringof watching the gridiron. The baseball pundits have their theoriesof which team will take the series. There is much to be seenwhen the time comes for Halloween. Hay rides for city bumpkins,carving faces on the...
Read MoreNoah and the Ark
Noah and the Ark God thought most people were bad.Their wickedness made him sad.He vowed to destroy life on earth.With one small chance for rebirth. But Noah was a righteous man.And the Lord gave him a plan.Noah was to build a boat.The largest one ever afloat. Noah built the ark from Cypress wood.Constructed strong as best he could.His sons, Ham, Japheth, and Shem.Helped with the work and aided him. Though Noah was a man of God.Others may have thought him odd.Why build an ark on dry land?But Noah continued to take a stand. The ark was finished and sealed tight.Everything looked all right.The animals came, two by two.As God had told them to. Elephants, giraffes, and cats.Lions, tigers, and even bats.Entered the ark and settled in.Before the storm could begin. When...
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