There is a great divide;
With smart people on either side.

Some folks say there is a God,
Others believe it’s just a facade.

Then there are those who just don’t care;
They only use the name of God to swear.

This all creates so much confusion.
Could God really be just a delusion?

Some are certain that He is real.
Others say that’s not what they feel.

Their faith they will strongly defend;
The other side they can’t comprehend.

One side claims we exist due to happenstance.
The other says “impossible, there is no chance.”

This has caused folks to debate and fight.
Because both sides believe they are right.

These opposing beliefs often collide,
And neither one can prove their side.

We believe in what we choose;
And we reject opposing views.

It is based on what we discern and perceive,
Often stemming from what we look to believe.

It is faith and what that’s actually about,
Is trusting even when there is doubt.

Be it your parent, child, sister or brother;
We must all respect the faith of another.

We can resolve this peacefully;
All we must do is agree to disagree.

We are free here to make that choice.
And have the liberty to express our voice.

No matter on which side you belong,
To insult the other is so wrong.

Why harass another and become irate?
Why act hostile or express any hate?

Don’t try to silence the truth others perceive;
Or stop them from expressing what they believe.

Tolerance is what this country is about.
We must be civil and strive to live that out.

Don’t put down someone’s point of view.
When you don’t believe their faith is true.

The majority believe in God, so they say;
And they have the right to worship and pray.

As for me, I definitely believe in God.
If you don’t, I do not think you are odd.

I choose faith in God and trust in His Word.
Don’t ridicule me if you find that absurd.

It would be small-minded for you to say I’m a dope.
If you don’t understand my source of strength and hope.

If you find it foolish, I can only hope and pray,
That God will reveal truth and help you find your way.

The love of God is what I intentionally choose.
I know with my faith I have nothing to lose.

If I’m wrong, I’d rather be on this side of the debate.
Than on the other to find I was wrong too late.

But I’m not ashamed, so please understand,
When my faith is mocked, I will take a stand.

Your choice affects the way you think.
Your beliefs and outlook are likely in sync.

I believe only God can reveal the truth to you,
To show you which is foolish and which is true.

I have looked at both sides before drawing my conclusion;
I am confident God is not a delusion.

Research both sides to see which makes sense to you.
Ask God to show you which is foolish and which is true.

It is the biggest decision you could ever make.
So carefully choose which side you’ll take.

- – - written by Arlene Spanos

Tags: free, god, love, poem

T’was eight centuries before Christ’s birth and all around the Earth,
People did not really understand what their souls were worth.

The world then was in peril, there was distress and gloom.
Far and wide you could find so much destruction and doom.

God promised that a Savior would surely one day come.
Folks were deluded and lost – they were deaf, blind and dumb.

The Holy Bible told us about His ancestral line,
He would be the King of Kings, completely divine.

The angels told Mary that she would be the one.
To give birth to God’s child, His only begotten Son.

The prophesies gave us the details of His birth,
T’was certain He would come to transform all the Earth.

He’d be born of a virgin, laid in a manger with hay
Then His hands and feet pierced on His final day.

The Lord had a mighty purpose for which He came.
God would be among us – Immanuel would be His name.

Mankind would then learn about peace, hope, and joy.
It would all come about in this small baby boy.

He was a humble servant, He showed us pure love.
He taught us about our Heavenly Father above.

His wisdom was divine, far beyond what any had known.
Many followed and believed Him, the crowds had really grown.

The Prince of Peace was amazing; He was a beacon of light.
He was holy and reverent as He taught us wrong from right.

He came to restore us and taught us to all share
And to help one another; He taught us to care.

He was the Counselor, Comforter, Redeemer and Friend.
He was fair and righteous; His rule never will end.

Folks were amazed and confused with all that went on.
They didn’t understand………until He was gone.

Though He was perfect and sinless, He never even told a lie,
He was mocked, and beaten, then crucified to die.

He was God as a man to His last dying breath.
Then He rose from the dead with His power over death.

He was goodness and grace and He came to relieve…
The wretched grasp of Satan…. to all who believe.

Upon Him all of our sins would be laid.
The full account of our debts had been paid.

This all really happened, it isn’t just folklore.
He told us of Heaven and showed us there’s more.

We call Him Jesus and He lives still today.
He is Lord of all Lords and He leads the way.

We celebrate this and all that it means
With songs and displays of Nativity scenes.

His Amazing Grace is the actual reason.
That we recognize and rejoice this season.

So again this year we celebrate His birth.
Merry Christmas to all and to all Peace on Earth!

- – - written by Arlene Spanos

Tags: Bible, christmas, god, heaven, holy, love, mary, poem, satan

I found a penny today
just laying on the ground
But it’s not just a penny
this little coin I’ve found

“Found” pennies come from heaven
that’s what my Grandpa told me
He said angels toss them down
oh, how I loved that story

He said when an angel misses you
they toss a penny down
Sometimes just to cheer you up
make a smile out of your frown

So don’t pass by that penny
when you’re feeling blue
It may be a penny from heaven
that an angel tossed to you

Tags: angel, god, heaven, love, poem