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| IN SIMPLE FAITH I am not a theologian with a lot of earned degrees, Yet I've kissed the feet of Jesus, for I've met Him on my knees. I can't argue with the scholars on their different points of view, But I've hovered close to Jesus as each test He's seen me through. I don't know the many meanings of each word in Holy Writ, But my faith's securely grounded, and I'm rich because of it. I can't stand up in a pulpit and expound the Word with zest, And yet I long to tell you how the Lord my life has blessed. I'm just a simple Christian who has known the Savior's grace, And in child-like faith I'll trust Him till some day I leave this place, And I reach my home in Heaven on that blessed shining shore, Where I'll be with my Redeemer and I'll praise Him evermore. � by Betty Jo Mings http://www.bettyjomings.truepath.com Betty Jo lives in Garden Grove, California, with Rowland, her husband of over 50 years. She has three children and six grandchildren who all love the Lord. She started writing poems as a child, about the same time she received God's gift of eternal life. She has had countless poems and articles published in books, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, and anthologies. Her writings are also available on her personal Website at http://www.bettyjomings.truepath.com A book of her poems titled "Poems For The Common Man" has just been released. To order call toll-free 1-888-280-7715 or visit www.1stbooks.com, www.amazon.com, or www.barnesandnoble.com. If you would like an autographed copy please contact Betty Jo at Email address - [email protected] This is included on my site with the author's permission. Terms of use: each selected writing is to be used in its entirety (correction for grammatical errors accepted), with credits in tact, for non-profit purposes. For any other use, please contact me or the author. Also, please let me or the author know as you publish her writings. It is a blessing to know that one's labor of love is not in vain, that writings are being used ~ where they can help make a difference. |