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Boys Are Not Girls and Girls Are Not Boys, A Man Is Not a Woman, A Woman Is Not a Man: An Affirmation of Who God Created You to Be by Debbie Harris

17 Monday Mar 2025

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The sonnet presents a Biblical view of gender—male and female—as a fixed, divinely ordained reality, in that Biblical Christ-given scriptural perspective, spanning childhood (boys and girls) to adulthood (men and women), enduring despite cultural pressures. It begins by describing two distinct forms created with unique traits: boys with strength, girls with grace, men with might, and women with charm. This distinction, set by God’s will, remains constant across a lifetime and resists human attempts to redefine it. The poem acknowledges modern challenges that “seek to reshape” these lines, yet emphasizes that God’s truth, rooted in creation, prevails. The final couplet urges believers to stand firm against cultural shifts, affirming that Christ, as Creator, established gender as male and female according to His design.

Biblical References:

  1. Genesis 1:27 – “So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” This underpins the Biblical Christ-given scriptural perspective of gender as a binary, intentional design.
  2. John 1:3 – “All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.” This supports the reference to “Christ, Creator,” highlighting His role in shaping gender within that scriptural perspective.
  3. Psalm 119:89 – “Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven.” This reinforces the sonnet’s theme that gender, in that Biblical Christ-given scriptural perspective, endures, unchanging over time or culture.

The sonnet thus reflects a Biblical view of gender as a sacred, unalterable gift from Christ, encouraging steadfastness in that Biblical Christ-given scriptural perspective.

Upon the earth, two forms in truth were cast,
The boy with strength, the girl with grace divine,
Through years they grow, yet still the die is cast,
A man with might, a woman’s charm to shine.
The Maker’s will, from youth to age decreed,
Bestows a name no mortal dare unwind,
Boys are not girls, nor men and women trade,
Their essence fixed, their purpose intertwined.
Yet voices clamor, seeking to reshape,
To blur the lines that heaven’s light has drawn,
But truth stands firm, from cradle past the drape,
God’s children stay as they were ever born.
Stand firm, uphold His truth o’er culture’s sway,
Christ, Creator, framed them—male, female—His way.

A Majestic Sonnet Declaring That a Nation Shall Rise in Greatness by Exalting Jesus Christ, Following the Holy Bible, and Embracing His Most Holy Ways by Debbie Harris

17 Monday Mar 2025

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The poem, presented as A Majestic Sonnet Declaring That a Nation Shall Rise in Greatness by Exalting Jesus Christ, Following the Holy Bible, and Embracing His Most Holy Ways, is a poetic call for a nation to achieve greatness through faith. It portrays a people bowing to God’s command (Psalm 95:6, “Come, let us bow down in worship”), blessed as a land where He reigns as King (Psalm 33:12, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord”). The Bible is their shield (Ephesians 6:16, “the shield of faith”), guiding them through trials to a promised home (John 14:2-3, Christ preparing a place). God’s glory envelops them (Exodus 24:17, His glory as a consuming fire), and their greatness dawns by exalting Jesus Christ (Philippians 2:9-11, every knee bowing to His name) and living His holy ways (1 Peter 1:15, “Be holy, for I am holy”). It’s a fearless anthem of praise, rooted in scripture, for a righteous nation.

A nation bows beneath the Lord’s command,
For blessed is the land where He is King,
His chosen flock, upheld by sovereign hand,
In psalms of grace, their fervent voices ring.
Through trials fierce, we cling to faith unbowed,
The Bible’s word, our shield against the fray,
No storm can break the promise He avowed,
To guide us home along the narrow way.
“Blessed is the nation,” scripture cries aloud,
Whose God is Lord, whose heart in trust abides,
From sea to sea, His glory shall enshroud,
A people free, where righteousness resides.
So fearless, let us lift His name in praise,
Greatness dawns through Christ’s most holy ways.

When I Am Weak, Then Am I Strong as His Eternal Heir (Philippians 4:13 – ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’ by Debbie Harris

17 Monday Mar 2025

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The poem explores human weakness transformed into divine strength, inspired by 2 Corinthians 12:10 (“For when I am weak, then I am strong”), using rich royal imagery. In the first quatrain, the speaker, frail and faltering, is met by a majestic King whose power becomes a fortress, echoing 2 Corinthians 12:9 (“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness”). The second quatrain depicts this King parting chaos with a scepter and lifting the speaker from “sinking sands” with jeweled hands, reminiscent of Psalm 89:19 (“I have bestowed strength on a warrior”) and Psalm 40:2 (“He lifted me out of the slimy pit”). The third quatrain shows the King’s voice and banner empowering the weary, as in Isaiah 40:29 (“He gives strength to the weary”), crowning the speaker with celestial glory. The final couplet concludes that, clad in divine strength, the speaker rises as an eternal heir through Christ, per Philippians 4:13 (“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”). The sonnet traces a journey from vulnerability to victorious identity in Christ’s grace.

When I, a weary soul, in shadows bend,
My strength a threadbare cloak, tattered and thin,
A King ascends, His golden crown to lend,
His might a fortress where my fears begin.

With scepter raised, He parts the storm’s dark sea,
His purple robe unfurls o’er trembling lands,
A throne of light restores my frailty-free,
His jeweled hands lift high my sinking sands.

Though mortal knees may falter, bruised and low,
His regal voice commands the heavens’ choir,
A royal banner streams where weak winds blow,
Igniting stars to crown my dim desire.

In weakness clad, I wear His strength divine,
An heir of grace, through Christ, forever mine.

The Cross of Erin Rising on St. Patrick’s Day in the Dawn of Grace by Debbie Harris

17 Monday Mar 2025

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On Patrick’s dawn, our hearts in chorus soar,
A vessel sent by Christ’s unyielding grace,
To emerald shores where heaven’s whispers pour,
He brought the light of Jesus’ holy face.

With staff in hand, he carved a sacred sign,
Three leaves as one, the Trinity’s embrace,
Through Christ’s own power, mercy’s pulse divine,
Awoke the isle to bloom in endless space.

The cross he lift’d outglows the greenest hue,
Its radiant arms dissolve the shadowed veil,
In Jesus’ love, all things are born anew,
A tide of life no darkness can assail.

In soaring song, we thread this timeless plea,
Of Patrick’s call and Christ’s eternity.

Be Holy, For I Am: The Joyous Victorious Sanctified Path by Debbie Harris

17 Monday Mar 2025

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The poem celebrates God’s triumphant call to holiness, ringing out with the command “Be holy, for I am holy.” It rejoices in the saints’ victorious journey, their spirits ablaze with divine grace as they rise above weakness to reflect His radiant purity. With exultant steps, they follow His flawless light, conquering sin and claiming a sanctified path to mirror His sacred heart in joyous triumph.

A anthem rings through heaven’s boundless dome,
“Be holy, for I am,” the Savior cries,
With joy the saints arise from earthly loam,
Their spirits soar where victory never dies.
No chains of dust can dim their radiant cheer,
His holy fire ignites their hearts to sing,
Through every storm, his grace a banner clear,
They dance the path where freedom’s echoes ring.
He leads in triumph, pure and undefiled,
A king who crowns their souls with light divine,
Each step a shout, each trial now beguiled,
In holiness their lives with his entwine.
For he is holy, conqueror supreme,
And saints rejoice in his eternal gleam.

While They Are Yet Speaking, I Will Hear: Isaiah 65:24 by Debbie Harris

17 Monday Mar 2025

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The sonnet reflects the promise of Isaiah 65:24, where God vows to answer prayers before they are fully voiced and to listen as they are still being spoken. It portrays a divine presence so attuned to humanity that His mercy and grace preempt the faithful’s pleas, offering comfort and light without delay. The poem emphasizes God’s eternal attentiveness, His foresight into the heart’s unspoken needs, and a timeless bond that transcends human limitations, assuring that every call is met with swift, loving response.

Before a whispered prayer can find its voice,
The Lord in mercy bends His ear to hear,
A promise woven through time’s ceaseless course,
His answer waits ere supplication’s near.
No cry need linger long in silent air,
For He who knows the heart foresees its plea,
While words still form, His grace is swift to bear,
A love unbound by mortal frailty.
The faithful call, yet find Him ever near,
His will aligns where mortal tongues entwine,
Through every age, His vow remains sincere,
A bond no earthly shadow can confine.
So speak, and know before the thought takes flight,
God hears, responds, and bathes your soul in light.

At War with Israel, At War with God’s Eternal Might by Debbie Harris

17 Monday Mar 2025

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The sonnet warns that opposing Israel is tantamount to challenging God Himself, portraying Israel as divinely favored and invincible. Described as “the apple of God’s eye,” Israel is depicted as a nation protected by a sacred covenant and God’s unyielding power. Despite their enemies’ aggression, Israel emerges triumphant, their victories divinely ordained and enduring. The poem concludes with a call for nations to recognize Israel’s glory and bow before their unstoppable, God-backed strength.

Be at war with Israel, foes beware,
For they stand firm beneath a holy shield,
The apple of God’s eye is Israel’s prayer,
At war with God, His might shall never yield.
Their banners rise where enemies once trod,
A nation crowned with triumph’s radiant gleam,
Upheld by promises of Jacob’s God,
Their victories flow like an endless stream.
The proud assail, yet crumble in their fight,
For divine hands their battles oversee,
Through storm and fire, Israel’s star burns bright,
A testament to strength eternally.
So let the nations bow in awe and see,
God’s chosen reign in glorious victory.

May All Royally Redeemed Rise as Warriors Defending Our Savior’s Holy Name by Debbie Harris

16 Sunday Mar 2025

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The quatrain questions whether we have the strength to protect Jesus Christ’s name when a redeemed royal faces blasphemy, then urges us to defend our Savior’s name and boldly proclaim His greatness with resolute warrior-like determination.

Do we possess the strength to guard His name,
When blasphemy arises in the air?
Shall we, defending His most holy name,
With steadfast will, His greatness proclaim?

The Artistry Of Spring Created By Christ Our Lord by Debbie Harris

16 Sunday Mar 2025

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The poem celebrates the arrival of spring as a divine gift from Christ the Creator. It begins with winter’s frost stepping aside, giving way to new green life and the sun’s warm touch, a reflection of Christ’s power. Birds sing and brooks flow, both crafted by His hands, while flowers like crocuses and cherry blossoms burst forth, praising His might. The air fills with a sweet, sacred fragrance, inspiring awe and joy. Spring emerges as a vibrant, verdant display of Christ’s artistry, culminating in a vision of His creation as a supreme masterpiece, part of His holy design.

The frost recedes, a pause in winter’s hold,
As tender green emerges, soft and free,
The sun, His golden touch from Christ retold,
Revives the earth with warmth’s eternity.
Through branches bare, the robins weave their song,
A chorus stitched by hands that shaped the dew,
The brooks, unbound, now dance and rush along,
Their silver laughter born of Heaven’s view.
In fields, the crocus lifts its purple flame,
While cherry blooms exalt the Creator’s might,
The air grows sweet with spring’s divine acclaim,
A fragrant hymn from Christ, the soul’s delight.
So spring arrives, His gift in verdant gleam,
Christ’s artistry, a masterpiece supreme.

The Rainbow of God’s Covenant Turned to Blasphemy by Debbie Harris

16 Sunday Mar 2025

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The sonnet laments the transformation of the rainbow, originally a sacred symbol of God’s covenant with humanity, into a blasphemous mockery. It describes how this divine sign of peace and promise has been co-opted by prideful mortals for their own bold, fleeting purposes, stripping it of its holy meaning. Despite this desecration, the poem asserts that God’s truth endures, unshaken by human rebellion.

The arc of heaven, pledged by God’s own hand,
A covenant in hues of light unfurled,
To spare the cleansed and water-weary land,
A holy sign above a humbled world.
Yet now, beneath the sky, they twist its frame,
A mockery in colors brash and bold,
To flaunt their creeds and carve a fleeting fame,
They steal what once was sacred, pure, and old.
Blasphemers tread where angels fear to roam,
Defiling grace with pride’s unyielding stain,
The bow of peace, torn from its hallowed home,
Is draped in chains of man’s rebellious reign.
Yet still it shines, God’s truth will not be swayed,
A promise kept, though mortals’ hands degrade.