The Bread of Heaven Sustaining Souls Beyond the Empty Crumbs of Prosperity’s Greed by Debbie Harris

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This poem pits the fleeting, moldy offerings of prosperity preachers—crumbs of wealth that fail to nourish—against the eternal bread of Christ. Their lavish promises turn to dust, leaving hunger unmet, while Jesus, the true loaf, satisfies the soul freely and forever. His sustenance triumphs over greed’s hollow feast, bringing renewal and life without end.

They scatter crumbs from gilded trays,
Prosperity’s hawkers, bold and loud,
“Feast on wealth, your hunger’s cure,”
But the morsels mold, a starving shroud.

Their tables gleam with hollow fare,
A banquet built on fleeting dust,
Bellies ache, though plates abound,
For greed’s dry crust betrays all trust.

“I am the bread,” Christ softly calls,
“Eat of Me, and never pine,”
No price to pay, no riches weighed,
A living loaf, both yours and mine.

Their stale heaps crumble, fade to ash,
While Jesus feeds the soul’s deep cry,
One taste of Him, and life’s renewed,
A feast eternal, none deny.

The Vine of Life Rooted in Christ Through the Born-Again Soul Against the Withered Branches of Prosperity’s Lies by Debbie Harris

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The poem contrasts the false prosperity gospel, which ties fruitfulness to wealth and leaves souls withered, with the true vine of Christ. Prosperity preachers promise a harvest through materialism, but their branches dry up, cut off from life. Only through being born again can souls root into Jesus, the vine who offers abundant life freely, not through riches. His grace sustains, while their lies collapse, yielding a fruitful, eternal existence.

They graft their branches to a hollow stem,
Prosperity’s voices, slick and sure,
“Cling to wealth, and you’ll bear fruit,”
But their vines droop, dry, and poor.

Leaves of greenbacks, roots in gold,
A harvest promised, yet never whole,
Withered hopes beneath the sun,
Cut off from life where true sap runs.

Born again, the soul takes root,
A new shoot breaks through stony ground,
Only then can hearts entwine,
With Him who makes all life abound.

“I am the vine,” Christ gently speaks,
“Abide in Me, and thrive complete,”
No coin to pay, no riches sought,
Just love that blooms where grace is wrought.

Their stalks collapse, their boasts decay,
While Jesus’ branch lifts night to day,
In Him alone, the soul’s sustained,
A fruitful life, forever gained.

The Wells of Living Truth Springing from Christ Alone Against the Stagnant Pools of Prosperity’s Greed by Debbie Harris

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The poem contrasts the false wells of prosperity preachers, dug for profit and offering muddy, lifeless water, with the pure, free-flowing living water of Christ. While their greedy promises leave souls thirsty and unfulfilled, Jesus’ voice brings a spring of eternal life to the heart. Their stagnant lies collapse, but His truth washes away greed, reviving souls with refreshing, everlasting hope.

They dig their wells with silver spades,
Prosperity’s heralds, loud and brash,
“Drink here, pay well, and thrive,” they boast,
But the water’s mud, a bitter cash.

Their buckets gleam, their profits rise,
Yet parched souls linger by the brim,
Stagnant pools of hollow hope,
A thirst no coin can ever dim.

But Jesus stands, His voice a stream,
“From Me flows water, pure and free,”
A spring that leaps within the heart,
Life eternal, deep as sea.

Their wells run dry, their lies submerge,
While Christ’s tide washes greed away,
One sip of Him, and souls emerge,
Refreshed, alive, in endless day.

The Yoke of Christ’s Truth Revealed Through the Born-Again Heart by Debbie Harris

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The poem contrasts the oppressive burden of prosperity preachers, who promise wealth for heavy offerings, with the light yoke of Christ’s truth. Their greed-driven chains weigh down souls, offering empty promises, while only through being born again can one receive Jesus’ gentle grace. His call brings rest and love, not material cost, lifting the heart above the world’s deceptive load to a peaceful, victorious path.

They heap their burdens high,
Prosperity’s priests with gleaming smiles,
“Carry this load of coin and care,
And wealth will crown your days.”

But the weight bends backs,
A yoke of chains forged in greed,
Promises clank like empty cans,
Dragging souls through dust and need.

Born anew, the heart awakens,
Eyes unscaled to see His face,
For only through that sacred birth,
Can souls receive His tender grace.

Then Jesus calls, soft and sure,
“My yoke is easy, my burden light,”
No gold required, no tithe to buy,
Just rest in love, in holy sight.

The world’s load crushes, deceives,
A treadmill chase for fleeting gain,
But Christ’s way lifts, His peace relieves,
A gentle path through storm and pain.

The Riches Of The Narrow Way by Debbie Harris

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The poem celebrates true wealth found in following Christ’s humble, narrow path, not in worldly silver or towers. It portrays this rugged way as a source of holy joy and divine victory, contrasting it with the world’s fleeting, deceptive riches. Through Christ’s steps, the soul gains mercy, peace, and an unstealable light, triumphing in righteousness over material snares.

Not in vaults of silver, nor in towers tall,
Do true riches gleam and call,
But in the steps of Christ, the lowly King,
Where holy joy begins to sing.

His narrow path, a rugged line,
Winds through thorns, yet shines divine,
No glittering hoard, no fleeting crown,
But victory won where grace abounds.

The world parades its gaudy wares,
Promising ease through golden snares,
Yet Christ’s way, though steep and tight,
Fills the soul with living light.

Rich in mercy, rich in peace,
A wealth no thief can seize,
For in His steps, the heart takes flight,
Triumphant on the road of right.

The Seed of Deceit Sown for Prosperity’s Lavish Harvest by Debbie Harris

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The poem condemns the “sow a seed” prosperity scam, where preachers promise a hundredfold return, only to hoard the wealth in luxurious excess—jets and marble halls—leaving sowers empty-handed. It reveals Satan as the source of this glittering temptation, embraced by lean-souled preachers, while Jesus offers a harvest of freed hearts, not gold, promising eternal life over earthly thrones.

“Sow your seed,” they cry, arms wide,
A hundredfold return, they swear,
Drop your dollars in their nets,
And watch the blessings pour like rain.

But the rain falls on their rooftops,
Gilded jets and marble halls,
While sowers stand with empty hands,
Their faith a pawn in lavish plans.

Satan whispers wealth’s sweet song,
A glittering bribe to bend the knee,
Prosperity preachers dance his tune,
Their coffers fat, their souls so lean.

Jesus spoke of fields not gold,
A harvest reaped in hearts set free,
No promise of a rich man’s throne,
But life eternal, pure, unseen.

The Treacherous Gospel Of Gain by Debbie Harris

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The poem denounces the prosperity gospel as a deceptive scheme, promising riches while hiding the true cross. It challenges this teaching with biblical truths—the widow’s mite and the camel through the needle’s eye—revealing its coldness toward the poor and obsession with wealth. Jesus’ compassion for the beggar at the rich man’s gate stands against this greed-driven creed, warning that it leads souls astray from the narrow way of grace.

They peddle promises wrapped in silk,
A gospel gleaming with golden lies,
“Give and grow rich,” they croon,
While the cross lies buried beneath their piles.

Prosperity, they say, is God’s great sign,
A blessing measured in cars and cash,
But what of the widow’s mite,
The camel threading the needle’s eye?

Their pulpits gleam, their voices soar,
Yet hearts grow cold to the poor outside,
For love of money cloaks their creed,
A thief that steals the soul’s true need.

Christ saw the beggar at wealth’s cold gate,
He bore the thorns, not a crown of ease,
Beware the gospel that sells His grace,
A treacherous path from the narrow way.

Sonnet Of True Riches by Debbie Harris

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The poem urges the wealthy to reject pride in temporary riches, trusting instead in God’s eternal provision. It calls them to share generously, helping the needy, as true wealth lies in good deeds. Through being born again, their transformed hearts turn from loving money to pleasing God, seeking to bless all. Earthly wealth fades before God’s call, inspiring a prayer to give Christ everything.

The rich must shun the boast of fleeting gain,
For wealth’s a gift, not cause for haughty pride,
Their hope rests firm in God, who shall remain,
Not in the stores where rust and ruin bide.

With open hands they’re called to freely share,
To clothe the poor, to lift the low with cheer,
Thus true wealth grows in acts of tender care,
A treasure safe where thieves cannot come near.

Born anew, the rich gain hearts remade,
No longer bound to gold’s unyielding sway,
They yearn to please their Lord in every trade,
And seek the good of all in Christ’s own way.

So wealth of earth fades dim beneath His call,
May we give Christ our all in all.

Redeemed to Worship Our Savior, Creator, Friend, and Holy King by Debbie Harris

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The poem exults in the transformative power of redemption through Jesus Christ. It begins by celebrating the brilliance and beauty of the Savior, revealed to those He redeems with His boundless love. It then declares believers as His beloved, royal sons and daughters of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, heirs to His eternal throne. These truths, described as doctrinal gems, inspire all royals to worship Christ as Savior, Creator, Friend, and King. The poem concludes with a triumphant call to rejoice, proclaiming Jesus as our everything, binding us to Him in victorious, everlasting joy.

To be redeemed by Christ our Lord,
Is freedom’s gift, His love outpoured.
We see His brilliance, beauty rare,
A Savior’s light beyond compare.
His grace unveils what once was dim,
Our hearts now sing to worship Him.

We know we are His cherished own,
Beloved heirs before His throne.
As sons and daughters, royals rise,
Of King of Kings, our grandest prize.
The Lord of Lords has set us free,
His boundless reign our destiny.

These doctrinal gems, so pure, so bright,
Make every royal heart take flight.
Our Savior, Creator, Friend, and King,
In awe, we bow, His praises sing.
Adore the One who reigns above,
Our lives transformed by holy love.

Rejoice, you royals, lift your cheer,
For Jesus Christ is ever near.
He is our all, our everything,
The joy that makes our spirits sing.
Redeemed, we stand in victory’s gleam,
Forever bound to Him supreme.

The Saints Unseen by Debbie Harris

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The poem celebrates four unsung saints—a faithful pastor, a missionary, a mother, and a persecuted martyr—whose quiet devotion and sacrifices go unnoticed by the world. The pastor tends a small flock with unwavering care, the missionary spreads hope in distant lands, the mother prays tirelessly for her family, and the martyr shines through suffering with steadfast faith. Though history overlooks them, their humble lives resonate in heaven. The poem culminates in a victorious affirmation: despite their obscurity, Jesus rewards their faithfulness by granting them the Crown of Life, a symbol of eternal triumph and divine honor.

Beneath the shadow of a steeple small,
A pastor kneels where few eyes fall.
His flock is sparse, his pulpit plain,
Yet every word weaves heaven’s gain.
Through frost and dust, he tends their care,
A shepherd’s heart, unknown, yet there.

Across the seas, where wild winds roam,
A missionary carves a home.
No map marks her, no trumpets sing,
But in her hands, the lost take wing.
Through jungles deep, through nights of strife,
She plants the seed of endless life.

A mother bends by candle’s glow,
Her prayers like rivers softly flow.
No stained-glass hall, no crowd to see,
Just cradle songs and bended knee.
Her love, a flame that none record,
Builds silent altars to the Lord.

And in the dark, where chains confine,
A martyr lifts a voice divine.
The world forgets, the stones grow cold,
But faith in fire remains untold.
Through blood and tears, his witness stands,
A light held high in trembling hands.

These saints, the world has never known,
Wear crowns no history’s page has shown.
Their names fade soft, like whispered air,
Yet echo loud in realms so fair.
For in the quiet, meek, and still,
Jesus grants the Crown of Life at will.