April 1 begins the annual #AtoZChallenge for bloggers. Each year folks are challenged to write blog posts each day of April (except Sundays) on topics beginning with each letter of the alphabet, A to Z. Beginning today, look for poems from my current books (. . . And a Poem and . . . And a Poem, Too), as well as the forthcoming third volume (as yet untitled). Day 1: Achan. Read the account of his life in Joshua 7, then enjoy the poem that summarizes a valuable lesson we can learn from his choices. Achan Joshua 7 Dumb old Achan – He disobeyed the Lord By confiscating items He never could afford. A beautiful robe, Silver coins, a pound of gold – If only he had followed What Israel had been told. Instead he broke a covenant By hiding in his sin, And because of this one man, Israel’s army could not win. Joshua called upon each tribe And narrowed by each clan, Then he narrowed further By family; then one man. “Achan, you and yours Will receive a terrible fate. For we can’t defeat Ai In a disobedient state.” So, Israel learned a lesson From Achan’s selfish choice, And chose to obey God And listen to His voice.
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Debby
4/5/2017 02:38:42 pm
Now I am caught up. I love these poems. Too good not to share!
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Kathy
4/5/2017 02:59:46 pm
Thanks, Debby!
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