A Sonnet on the Tragedy of Forsaking God’s Truth for a Reprobate Mind’s Dark Immoral Path by Debbie Harris

09 Thursday Oct 2025

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The Shakespearean sonnet, titled A Sonnet on the Tragedy of Forsaking God’s Truth for a Reprobate Mind’s Dark Immoral Path, explores the tragic consequences of rejecting God’s holy ways, as inspired by Romans 1:28 and related KJV verses. It describes how humanity, by choosing not to retain God’s truth (Romans 1:28), falls into a “reprobate mind,” pursuing fleeting lusts and idolatry (Romans 1:25). This leads to folly (Romans 1:22), as people rely on their own flawed paths (Jeremiah 10:23), resulting in sin’s deadly consequences (James 1:15). The sonnet paints a somber picture of spiritual darkness and despair but concludes with hope, as God calls the wayward to return to His mercy and life (Jeremiah 3:22). The poem underscores the tragedy of self-inflicted ruin while affirming divine grace.

Romans 1:28: “And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient.”
Romans 1:25: “Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.”
Romans 1:22: “Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.”
Jeremiah 10:23: “O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.”
James 1:15: “Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.”
Jeremiah 3:22: “Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the LORD our God.

In shadows cast by willful, erring choice,
The heart, unmoored, defies the sacred call,
And spurns the truth where heaven’s joys rejoice,
To chase the fleeting shades that lead to fall.
With minds reprobate, they weave their chains,
Embracing lies that glitter in the night,
Yet every step compounds their soul’s deep pains,
As sin’s deceit obscures the holy light.
No peace abides where God’s commands are scorned,
But restless voids that echo with despair,
For paths apart from grace are bruised and torn,
And lead to wastes where hope cannot repair.
Yet still His mercy whispers through the strife,
To turn the lost to everlasting life.

In Defense of Righteous Love: A Sonnet on Hating Evil, Clinging to Good, and the Truth That Tolerance Is Not of the Spirit by Debbie Harris

08 Wednesday Oct 2025

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The Petrarchan sonnet, titled “In Defense of Righteous Love: A Sonnet on Hating Evil, Clinging to Good, and the Truth That Tolerance Is Not of the Spirit”, draws from Romans 12:9 (“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good”) and the idea that tolerance is not a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). The octave establishes the call to sincere love, which rejects evil and embraces righteousness, explicitly noting that tolerance, as passive acceptance of sin, is not among the Spirit’s fruits (love, joy, peace, etc.). The sestet shifts (volta) to the struggle against evil’s temptations, affirming that true love hates sin while loving sinners, and emphasizes steadfast devotion to goodness and truth. The poem concludes with a resolve to uphold righteous love and walk in God’s light, where evil is overcome.

O love sincere, no guile within thy flame,
Thou hatest evil, spurning sin’s dark call.
Cling fast to good, where righteousness stands tall,
And shun the lie that bears a hollow name.
No fruit of Spirit bids us sin acclaim—
Tolerance falters where the shadows fall.
With holy zeal, we rise to heed the call,
To guard the heart with truth’s unyielding aim.

For evil’s wiles would tempt the soul to stray,
Yet Spirit’s fruits—love, joy, and peace—endure.
We hate the wrong, yet love the lost alway,
With goodness firm, our path remains secure.
So let us hold the good in fervent trust,
And walk in light, where sin returns to dust.

Reconciled Through His Cross to Stand Holy, Unblameable, and Unreproveable by Debbie Harris

08 Wednesday Oct 2025

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The poem, inspired by Colossians 1:21-22 (KJV), summarizes the transformation of humanity from alienation to reconciliation with God through Christ’s sacrifice. It describes how people, once lost in sin and enmity, are redeemed by the cross, where Christ’s death paid their debt. This act of love restores them, making them holy, unblameable, and unreproveable in God’s sight. The poem emphasizes grace, purity, and eternal peace, highlighting the shift from wrath to righteousness through divine mercy.

Colossians 1:21-22 (KJV)
And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:

Once lost in shadows, hearts astray,
Enemies of light, in sin’s dark sway.
Yet through His cross, the debt was paid,
In love’s embrace, our guilt did fade.

Now holy called, by grace made whole,
Unblameable, pure within the soul.
Unreproveable, in His sight we stand,
Redeemed, restored, by His mighty hand.

From wrath to peace, His mercy flows,
In Christ, our righteousness forever grows.

Can We Even Fathom The Heights Of Our Savior’s Name by Debbie Harris

08 Wednesday Oct 2025

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The poem, inspired by Psalm 8:9 (KJV), celebrates the boundless greatness of God’s name and attributes, depicted through nature’s grandeur and divine titles like Creator and Redeemer. The revised line, “O LORD, our Lord, in Your strength we arise,” conveys victory and hope, emphasizing God’s name as a source of triumph and guidance. His glory surpasses human understanding, yet remains a constant source of awe and refuge across the earth.

Psalm 8:9 (KJV):
O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!

Can we even fathom the heights of His name,
The boundless excellencies no heart can contain?
O LORD, our Lord, Your glory unfolds,
In stars that burn fierce, in stories untold.

Your name is a whisper in the morning’s first light,
A thunder that roars through the tempests of night.
Each mountain, each valley, each wave that does sing,
Proclaims the vast splendor of our holy King.

Immeasurable titles, too grand to define,
Creator, Redeemer, Eternal, Divine.
From the sparrow’s soft fall to the galaxies’ span,
Your name holds the cosmos in the palm of Your hand.

Can we grasp the depths of Your mercy and might?
Or trace the full brilliance of Your sacred light?
O LORD, our Lord, in Your strength we arise,
Your name is our triumph, our hope in the skies.

How excellent, how holy, in all earth Your fame,
Forever we’ll marvel at Your matchless name.

Summary of Change:
The line “O LORD, our Lord, though we falter and roam” was revised to “O LORD, our Lord, in Your strength we arise,” shifting from a tone of struggle to one of victory and hope, emphasizing reliance on God’s strength and the uplifting power of His name.

Every Breath We Are Given Is A Gift From Our Savior by Debbie Harris

08 Wednesday Oct 2025

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When we realize

every breath we

are given is a gift

from our Savior

we rejoice in the

gift of every day!

Sonnet: Triumph of the Just by Debbie Harris

07 Tuesday Oct 2025

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The sonnet, inspired by Psalm 7:9, celebrates the triumph of the righteous over the wicked. It portrays God’s justice as all-seeing, testing hearts and minds, ensuring the downfall of evil and the establishment of the just. The poem exudes confidence in divine righteousness, depicting the wicked’s schemes as fleeting and the pure as enduring under God’s unwavering judgment. It concludes with a victorious call to the faithful to rejoice in God’s eternal justice.

Psalm 7:9 (KJV)
Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.

The wicked’s reign shall crumble, swift to dust,
Their schemes dissolve beneath God’s piercing gaze.
The righteous heart, in truth and honor thrust,
Shall rise, established firm through endless days.
No shadow hides from Him who tries the soul,
His justice weighs each thought, each secret aim.
The pure in heart ascend, their spirits whole,
While evil falters, consumed by its own flame.
Rejoice, ye just, for God your cause defends,
His righteous verdict echoes through the skies.
The reins of truth He holds, and never bends,
In Him, the faithful find their victory’s prize.
So sing, O saints, of triumph pure and bright,
God’s justice reigns, eternal, strong, and right.

Vision Of A Heavenly Newspaper by Debbie Harris

06 Monday Oct 2025

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The vision of a Heavenly Newspaper, titled The Heavenly Herald (or alternatives like The Eternal Chronicle or The Glory Gazette), imagines a divine publication that proclaims the triumphs of faith, redemption, and God’s glory in Heaven. Unlike earthly newspapers focused on fleeting events, this celestial journal celebrates eternal victories—souls saved, gospel shared, and Christ exalted—with a joyful, worshipful tone.

In the halls of glory, where anthems rise,
Headlines of Heaven light up the skies.
No earthly press could hold such delight,
As souls are transformed in the Savior’s light.

“Lost Sheep Found!” the angels sing,
Safe in the arms of the Shepherd King.
A wanderer once, now home to stay,
Guided by grace to the narrow way.

“New Name Written!” the heavens declare,
Etched in the Book, forever to share.
The Lamb’s own hand records the story,
A soul redeemed for eternal glory.

“Living Water Shared!” the tidings ring,
A faithful heart lets the gospel spring.
A thirsty soul drinks deep and is whole,
Christ’s truth now reigns in a newborn soul.

“Prodigal Returns!” the courts resound,
A Father’s love in mercy found.
The banquet’s set, the angels feast,
For one who was lost, now Heaven’s guest.

“Courageous Heart Stands!” the headline cries,
Unashamed of Christ, where truth never dies.
A voice like fire, a beacon bright,
Proclaiming the cross through the darkest night.

“Forgiven Sinner Reigns!” the banners soar,
An heir of glory, a rebel no more.
From ashes to crowns, by grace restored,
A child of the King, forever adored.

“Angels Rejoice!” the chorus swells,
A soul says “Yes!” where salvation dwells.
One heart turns, and Heaven’s ablaze,
With songs of redemption, unending praise.

“Light Pierces Dark!” the news unfolds,
A gospel seed in fertile soil holds.
A witness bold, a heart sincere,
Plants hope where Heaven’s harvest is near.

“Broken Chains!” the headline beams,
A soul set free to live God’s dreams.
No shackles bind, no fear remains,
In Christ’s embrace, the heart sustains.

“Humble Prayer Moves!” the final cry,
A whispered faith that storms the sky.
Miracles fall, as Heaven responds,
God’s power unleashed through eternal bonds.

From throne to throne, these stories fly,
Heaven’s headlines never dim or die.
Each soul, each step, a victory won,
For the King of kings, the Risen Son.