THROUGH THE STORM

THROUGH THE STORM

Through the years
The Christmas cheers
The New Year resolutions

We'd always find
Our Peace of Mind
Knowing Christ alone was our solution

Through the joy
And through the pain
Jesus always took First Place

When we got lost
Our great God and Shepherd
Would carry us back to His grace

Through the storm
Of losing Evelyn, my wife and friend
I almost lost myself

But in the midst
I still see, I still hear Jesus
Reminding me that I'm still His
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Jeffrey E. Pollock
January 16, 2010

You Never Let Go - song by Matt Redman

ONCE FOR ALL

On Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 4:15 PM, Jeff Pollock <jpollock1961@gmail.com> wrote:

He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself. - Hebrews 9:26

 

ONCE FOR ALL

Once for all Jesus died

To halt the world

In its fall
        

Once for all Jesus bled
To redeem people

From certain death 

Once for all Jesus rose

To lead the way
To our eternal home

Once for all Jesus came
And gave the world
Himself
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J E Pollock
Jan 14, 2010

SHARE THE LOVE

THE REAL YOU

Thought I'd stretch this out some - and found a new title in the process. --- On Sunday, 1/10/10, Jeff Pollock <jeffree7@gmail.com> wrote: "My determined purpose is to know Him more." - Philippians 3:10 THE REAL YOU Know God, know the Lord Jesus, Know God, know His perfect love; Know God, know abounding joy, Know God, know the smile of hope. Know God, know lasting peace, Know God, know contentment, Know God, know true freedom, Know God, know the heart of heaven. Know God, know resurrection power. Know God, know the one and only Truth; Know God, know His purpose for your life, Know God, know yourself - the real you. Know God, know the right direction, Know God, know His awesome love; Know God, know holy satisfaction, No God, know none of the above. _____________ JEFFREY POLLOCK JANUARY 10, 2010   PHILIPPIANS 3:10, 11 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed unto his death; if by any means I may attain unto the resurrection from the dead. Know Him Better               When a child is born into a family, there is almost an instant bond of love. The parent and child spend LOTS of time together and truly begin to know each other. The parent knows the needs of the child, and the child knows the parent as the provider of comfort and security.        But as the child grows, other activities and friends begin to limit time with parents. In the search for independence, there is often rebellion toward parental instruction and counsel. Soon, the parent and child drift apart and no longer communicate as they once had - they sadly cease to know one another.        Ephesians 1:16-17        "I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better."        Notice this is Paul's continuous prayer, that we be given revelation and wisdom. Revelation is the unveiling of God's truth and wisdom is the application of His truth in our lives. Both of these are necessary and serve the single purpose of knowing Him better.        As we continue in our relationship with Jesus Christ, there is a tendency to hit those spiritual teenage years where we have things pretty well figured out - or so we think. We begin to gain "self" confidence and trust in our own ability. We get more involved in activities (maybe even "good" activities) and with friends (maybe even "good" friends), but one day we wake and find we've drifted. We didn't intentionally walk away, but there's a definite loss of passion - we no longer really know God.        As a loving father longs to hold his children, our Heavenly Father longs for us to draw near and know Him; "Let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows Me" (Jeremiah 9:24). The Bible always speaks about knowing someone as a very personal and loving relationship; "Adam knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain" (Genesis 4:1 KJV). Jesus even defined eternal life as a state of knowing; "Now this is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent" (John 17:3).        The road back to a restored relationship begins with spending time together. No matter how busy we get we must continue to humbly come into the presence of God, confess the sin which causes separation, fellowship with Him in prayer and the quiet study of His Word, and listen intently for His direction. Let's commit (or recommit) to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and let's be determined to take the necessary steps to draw near and know Him better.        Have a Christ Centered Day!        Steve Troxel        God's Daily Word Ministries               *****************************************************        Archive of previous devotions : http://www.gdwm.org/archive08.htm               Subscribe via web: http://www.gdwm.org/subscribe.htm               Feedback and Prayer: http://gdwmboard.org/eve               Send Invitation: http://www.gdwm.org/invite.htm               Verses of Encouragement: http://www.gdwm.org/verses/               Blog:http://www.gdwm-blog.org               Support:http://www.gdwm.org/support.htm               Mail from GDWM is only sent to those who subscribe (free of cost) or        by invitation from friends. Please unsubscribe if these messages are        no longer desired. 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Know God, know the one and only Truth; Know God, know His purpose for life, Know God, know yourself - the real you. Know God, know direction, Know God, know His love; Know God, know satisfaction, No God, know none of the above. _____________ JEFFREY POLLOCK JANUARY 6, 2010 "My determined purpose is to know Him more." - Philippians 3:10     Know Him Better     When a child is born into a family, there is almost an instant bond of love.  The parent and child spend LOTS of time together and truly begin to know each other.  The parent knows the needs of the child, and the child knows the parent as the provider of comfort and security. But as the child grows, other activities and friends begin to limit time with parents.  In the search for independence, there is often rebellion toward parental instruction and counsel.  Soon, the parent and child drift apart and no longer communicate as they once had - they sadly cease to know one another. Ephesians 1:16-17 "I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better." Notice this is Paul's continuous prayer, that we be given revelation and wisdom.  Revelation is the unveiling of God's truth and wisdom is the application of His truth in our lives.  Both of these are necessary and serve the single purpose of knowing Him better. As we continue in our relationship with Jesus Christ, there is a tendency to hit those spiritual teenage years where we have things pretty well figured out - or so we think.  We begin to gain "self" confidence and trust in our own ability.  We get more involved in activities (maybe even "good" activities) and with friends (maybe even "good" friends), but one day we wake and find we've drifted.  We didn't intentionally walk away, but there's a definite loss of passion - we no longer really know God. As a loving father longs to hold his children, our Heavenly Father longs for us to draw near and know Him; "Let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows Me" (Jeremiah 9:24).  The Bible always speaks about knowing someone as a very personal and loving relationship; "Adam knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain" (Genesis 4:1 KJV).  Jesus even defined eternal life as a state of knowing; "Now this is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent" (John 17:3). The road back to a restored relationship begins with spending time together.  No matter how busy we get we must continue to humbly come into the presence of God, confess the sin which causes separation, fellowship with Him in prayer and the quiet study of His Word, and listen intently for His direction.  Let's commit (or recommit) to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and let's be determined to take the necessary steps to draw near and know Him better. Have a Christ Centered Day! 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ONE DAY AT A TIME

From: jefffree@hotmail.com
Subject: ONE DAY AT A TIME
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:42:26 -0700
 

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Here's a little something I apparently started Dec. 17. This'll probably be one of those poems I'll widdle on every now and then. I found one of Ev's (and mine! - thanks to Ev') favorite Scripture verses in a nice format and included it too. Certainly, knowing God and trusting in His providencial care makes this ONE DAY AT A TIME living bearable and doable - afterall, according to His plan we're accomplishing things for His glory that He predetermined for our lives to conform us to the image of His Son. Whatever the day may bring there's always reason to look up and sing! Our Shepherd knows where we're headed even if we don't. If you're lost and confused come back to the Cross - that's where the journey starts. May the peace of God be with you. Love, Jeff

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"I know the plans I have for you."

 

ONE DAY AT TIME
 
One day at a time life presses us forward,
Into the wonderful plan of Christ our Lord;
Each sunrise brings new light for the day,
To awaken His joy in hearts full of grace.
 
Every heart's purpose was created by God,
Who guides us in His love to know His Son;
Each heart's true desire is met in the Lord,
Who shepherds and keeps us moving forward.

J. E. POLLOCK
JAN 7, 2010


 

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KNOW GOD [Know Him Better]

I pray all of us will have a happy and healthy new year
in the awesome light of God's love. This is an attempt
stretch out an old adage and make it new (newer).

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"Know God, Know Peace; No God, No Peace." KNOW GOD Know God, know Jesus, Know God, know love; Know God, know joy, Know God, know hope. Know God, know peace, Know God, know contentment, Know God, know freedom, Know God, know Heaven. Know God, know power. Know God, know truth; Know God, know life, Know God, know you. Know God, know direction, Know God, know more love; Know God, know satisfaction, No God, know none of the above. _____________ JEFFREY POLLOCK JANUARY 1, 2010

Know Him Better     When a child is born into a family, there is almost an instant bond of love.  The parent and child spend LOTS of time together and truly begin to know each other.  The parent knows the needs of the child, and the child knows the parent as the provider of comfort and security. But as the child grows, other activities and friends begin to limit time with parents.  In the search for independence, there is often rebellion toward parental instruction and counsel.  Soon, the parent and child drift apart and no longer communicate as they once had - they sadly cease to know one another. Ephesians 1:16-17 "I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better." Notice this is Paul's continuous prayer, that we be given revelation and wisdom.  Revelation is the unveiling of God's truth and wisdom is the application of His truth in our lives.  Both of these are necessary and serve the single purpose of knowing Him better. As we continue in our relationship with Jesus Christ, there is a tendency to hit those spiritual teenage years where we have things pretty well figured out - or so we think.  We begin to gain "self" confidence and trust in our own ability.  We get more involved in activities (maybe even "good" activities) and with friends (maybe even "good" friends), but one day we wake and find we've drifted.  We didn't intentionally walk away, but there's a definite loss of passion - we no longer really know God. As a loving father longs to hold his children, our Heavenly Father longs for us to draw near and know Him; "Let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows Me" (Jeremiah 9:24).  The Bible always speaks about knowing someone as a very personal and loving relationship; "Adam knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain" (Genesis 4:1 KJV).  Jesus even defined eternal life as a state of knowing; "Now this is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent" (John 17:3). The road back to a restored relationship begins with spending time together.  No matter how busy we get we must continue to humbly come into the presence of God, confess the sin which causes separation, fellowship with Him in prayer and the quiet study of His Word, and listen intently for His direction.  Let's commit (or recommit) to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and let's be determined to take the necessary steps to draw near and know Him better. Have a Christ Centered Day! Steve Troxel God's Daily Word Ministries   ***************************************************** Archive of previous devotions :  http://www.gdwm.org/archive08.htm   Subscribe via web:    http://www.gdwm.org/subscribe.htm   Feedback and Prayer: http://gdwmboard.org/eve   Send Invitation:        http://www.gdwm.org/invite.htm   Verses of Encouragement:   http://www.gdwm.org/verses/    Blog:  http://www.gdwm-blog.org    Support:   http://www.gdwm.org/support.htm   Mail from GDWM is only sent to those who subscribe (free of cost) or by invitation from friends.  Please unsubscribe if these messages are no longer desired.  We absolutely do not support unsolicited E-mail. Scripture references: The Holy Bible: New International Version. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. *****************************************************

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Merry Christmas!

Isaiah 9:6 (New International Version)

 ⁶ For to us a child is born, 
       to us a son is given, 
       and the government will be on his shoulders. 
       And he will be called 
       Wonderful Counselor, ^[a] Mighty God,
       Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Merry Christmas!  Praise be to God! 

In church we've been studying Isaiah 6:9 for the past four weeks leading up to Christmas. I was asked to write a poem about one of the four glorious descriptions of our Lord in that passage of Scripture and read it for the church. I didn't realize it was going to be recorded (it was!). I heard it yesterday and thought I'd share it with you too. That link there should take you right to it. Enjoy!

Love, Jeff

http://parkhillschurch.org/The_Messiah_Prince_of_Peacecopy.mp3

Please pray for safe travel for my brother Joe and his family whose flight was cancelled out of Dulles in D.C. because of bad weather in Dallas this morning. They're going to try again tomorrow My sister Karen and and her children are flying in from Malibu and my brother David and his wife Cheryl are driving down. Please remember them too. Thank you!
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I love you Evee!

All through our married life together Evee and I were encouraged in Christ through the ministry and laughter of Chuck Swindoll and Insight For Living. I rewrote a poem I thought went well with something Chuck wrote years beforewe met. Grateful for your love and prayers. Have a Merry Christmas!!!

Psalm 62:1

For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him.

SILENCE

In this place of quiet rest
I listen to God, I hear Him best
I sense the Spirit speaking still
Part of me - part of God
His eternal will

In this place of silent prayer
I speak to God, I meet Him here

I walk with Jesus my Lord and Shepherd
Guiding me - gently carrying me

On the narrow road of His Word

In this place of tears and pain
I cry to God, I trust His Name
I try to remember He's still in control

Alive in me - the holy part of me

That makes me whole

In this place of joy and peace
I sing to God, I sound the best
I hear my Savior singing too
Loving me - Keeping me

Always in tune
___________

J E POLLOCK
DEC 14, 2009

For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope
is from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my
deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge
is in God. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out
your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. [Selah]
Psalm 62:5-8 (NRSV)

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Quietness by Charles R. Swindoll Psalm 46, 131; Isaiah 30:15-18; Mark 6:30-32 It is almost 10:00, Monday night. The children are snoozing and snoring upstairs (or they should be!). Aside from a few outside noises---a passing car . . . a barking dog . . . a few, faint voices in the distance---all's quiet on the home front. That wonderful, much-needed presence has again come for a visit---quietness. Oh, how I love it . . . how I need it. One of my most poignant memories of quietness occurred in California when I was walking with a friend along the sandy shores at Carmel. The silence of that early dawn was broken only by the rhythmic roar of the rolling surf and the cry of a few gulls floating overhead. The same thought I had then I have now: I cannot be the man I should be without times of quietness. Stillness is an essential part of our growing deeper as we grow older. Or---in the words of a man who helped shape my life perhaps more than any other: We will not become men of God without the presence of solitude. Those words haunt me when I get caught in the treadmill of time schedules . . . when I make my turn toward the homestretch of the week and try to meet the deadline of demands, just like you. Alas, we are simply geared too high. Thanks to Alka-Seltzer, Excedrin, Sleep-eze, and Compoz, we repeat our nonproductive haste with monotonous regularity. As Peter Marshall put it: We are in such a hurry, we hate to miss one panel of a revolving door. Talk about pollution! I want you to think about what our nervous systems undergo just to stay afloat: Noise (music, news, talk, laughter, machinery, appliances, phones, and traffic) from 6:00 a.m. 'til midnight. Speed (bumper-to-bumper at 65 mph, on-ramps and off-ramps, deadlines and appointments) that makes us frown rather than smile . . . that causes us to check our watches more often than checking in with our Lord. Activities (meetings, services, suppers, luncheons, breakfasts, rallies, and clubs---all "necessary" and "nice") that have a way of dismissing quietness like an unwanted guest. Sure---some things are important---super, in fact---but not everything. Listen, if you and I really treasure quietness, we will have to make time for it. When you feed it only the "leftovers" from the schedule, it always goes hungry. Now, believe me, I'm not bitter. I'm just being direct and honest with you about an ingredient that cannot be ignored much longer in our lives without our paying a dear, dear price. I am jealous that we: "Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10 NIV). I am desperately concerned that we slow down and quiet down and gear down our lives so that intermittently each week we carve out time for quietness, solitude, thought, prayer, meditation, and soul searching. Oh, how much agitation will begin to fade away . . . how insignificant petty differences will seem . . . how big God will become and how small our troubles will appear! Security, peace, and confidence will move right on in. This is what Isaiah, the prophet, meant when he wrote: And the work of righteousness will be peace, And the service of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever. Then my people will live in a peaceful habitation, And in secure dwellings and in undisturbed resting places (32:17-18). You know something? That still, small voice will never shout. God's methods don't change because we are so noisy and busy. He is longing for your attention, your undivided and full attention. He wants to talk with you in times of quietness (with the TV off) about your need for understanding, love, compassion, patience, self-control, a calm spirit, genuine humility . . . and wisdom. But He won't run to catch up. He will wait and wait until you finally sit in silence and listen. Excerpted from Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life, Copyright © 1983 by Charles R. Swindoll, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Used by arrangement with Zondervan Publishing House. Reflections of Bethlehem Listen Now www.insight.org Christmas Sale IFL Bookstore

MERRY CHRISTMAS