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Echoing John Bunyan’s Vision: Fingers in Ears, Heart on Heaven, and a Cry for Life Eternal by Debbie Harris

19 Wednesday Mar 2025

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The sonnet explores the profound transformation of a person who becomes a Christian, reflecting the shift in priorities described by Bunyan. In the first quatrain, the speaker describes how faith in Christ changes their perspective, causing the world’s noise and superficial concerns to lose their hold as a deeper, spiritual joy takes root. The second quatrain elaborates on this shift, noting that earthly pleasures become unappealing compared to the radiant promise of eternal life, which exposes the fleeting nature of worldly delights. In the third quatrain, the speaker actively rejects the world’s opinions—symbolized by placing fingers in their ears—and runs toward heaven with fervent joy, proclaiming the value of eternal life. The final couplet concludes with the speaker affirming their newfound purpose: to pursue the divine source of true peace, fully committed to this sacred journey.

In essence, the sonnet captures the emotional and spiritual awakening of a Christian who, inspired by faith, turns away from temporal distractions and passionately seeks the eternal joy of heaven, echoing Bunyan’s vision of a life transformed by devotion to Christ.

When faith ignites a heart to Christ’s embrace,
The world’s loud clamor fades to hollow din,
No longer bound by fleeting, vain disgrace,
A greater joy now blooms from deep within.

The pleasures once so sweet turn pale and cold,
For heaven’s light outshines the earth’s delight,
Eternal life, a treasure to behold,
Reveals the shadows cast by mortal sight.

With fingers pressed to ears, I heed no more
The world’s harsh judgments, empty cries, and strife,
I run, a joyful fool, to heaven’s shore,
And shout with fervor, “Life! Eternal life!”

For in this sacred race, I’ve found my call,
To seek the One who gives true peace to all.

From Earth’s Dim Shadows to Heaven’s Throne: The Soul’s Royal Ascendancy in Christ by Debbie Harris

19 Wednesday Mar 2025

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The sonnet begins by acknowledging our existence in a fallen world, marked by decay and shadows, yet shifts focus to the hope of heaven, where Christ reigns supreme as our guide. It rejects earthly citizenship, portraying our hearts as yearning for the Savior’s return, when our mortal bodies—defined by this temporary life—will be transformed into glorious forms reflecting His own. This transformation is powered by Christ’s vast authority over all things, promising a radiant, eternal existence. The sonnet concludes triumphantly, revealing our hidden royal identity, now veiled in this world, which will be fully crowned and recognized in heaven through Christ. It’s a journey from earthly shadows to heavenly royalty, rooted in divine power and hope.

Bible Verse (ESV)

Philippians 3:20-21: “But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him to subject all things to himself.”

  • This verse underpins the sonnet, highlighting our heavenly identity, the anticipation of Christ’s return, and the transformative power that elevates us to glory.

We dwell within a fallen world’s domain,
Yet eyes lift high where heaven’s gates abide,
This world’s decay in shadows deep may reign,
But Christ our Savior reigns, our hope, our guide.

No citizen of earth, our hearts take flight,
We wait for Him who rends the skies apart,
Our earthly forms, once shaped by mortal light,
Shall rise remade, His glory to impart.

Through power vast, all things He holds in sway,
The lowly flesh to brilliance He’ll restore,
A body new, like His, in endless day,
For with His might, we triumph evermore.

Our royal birth, now veiled, shall heaven crown,
In Christ, our true estate shall be made known.

The Soul’s Triumphant Ascendancy in a Fallen World with God’s Infinite Might by Debbie Harris

19 Wednesday Mar 2025

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The sonnet begins with modern woes: a mind frayed by stress, a job lost via a cold digital notice, and a heart weakened by societal scorn. It progresses through financial despair (debt), sleepless nights, and the overwhelming weight of constant bad news. Yet, each quatrain counters these with hope—God’s grace calms inner turmoil, His word transforms loss into gain, and His power replaces fear with strength. The final couplet declares a triumphant, joyous victory, affirming that with God, all obstacles are surmountable. The repeated refrain, “all things are possible with God,” anchors this journey from despair to ascendancy.

Relevant Bible Verse (ESV)

Mark 10:27: “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.’”

  • This verse, echoed in the sonnet’s refrain and triumphant close, encapsulates the core message: human limits are no match for divine possibility, offering hope and victory in any struggle.

The mind unravels under silent strain,
A screen declares your work no longer pays,
The heart grows faint beneath a world’s disdain,
Yet all things are possible with God, we raise.

No funds remain to fend off mounting debt,
The night grows long, no rest within its sway,
A flood of news drowns hope in deep regret,
But all things are possible with God, we pray.

A touch of grace can calm the storm inside,
A whispered word turns loss to newfound gain,
The soul finds strength where fear once did reside,
For all things are possible with God’s refrain.

We rise in joy, triumphant, victorious,
For with God all things are possible for us.

The Irrational and Demonic Sin of Antisemitism, Forged in Satan’s Dark and Heinous Flame by Debbie Harris

18 Tuesday Mar 2025

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The sonnet, titled “The Irrational and Demonic Sin of Antisemitism, Forged in Satan’s Dark and Heinous Flame”, presents the undeniable truth that the persistent hatred against Jewish people is an evil, Satanic force. It depicts this hatred as irrational and baseless, driven by demonic impulses and rooted in Satan’s influence, as evidenced by historical atrocities like pogroms. The poem underscores that this is a heinous sin, not merely an assertion but a fact, blinding humanity to reason. The final line, “To stand against this sin, its chains unbind,” calls for active resistance to break the hold of this indisputable evil.

The hearts of men, with shadows deep entwined,
Do harbor hate, a flame without a cause,
Against the Jewish soul, so oft maligned,
A wrath that breaks all reason’s sacred laws.
No spark of truth ignites this bitter fire,
No fault justifies the endless scorn,
Yet demons whisper through the dark desire,
And innocence in anguish long is torn.
From ancient days to now, the curse persists,
A Satanic will that mortals blindly heed,
In pogroms, lies, and death’s unyielding lists,
The seed of evil grows in thought and deed.
Yet righteous hearts must rise, their strength combined,
To stand against this sin, its chains unbind.

The Holy Condemnation of the Corrupt and Sinful Bonds Between Man with Man or Woman with Woman by Debbie Harris

18 Tuesday Mar 2025

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The Lord who shaped the heavens and the clay,
Did set His law in stone for all to heed,
A man with man or woman with woman’s sin,
An abomination scorning light of day.
His holy word, unyielding, stands to say,
Such acts defy the order He designed,
A twisted lust, corrupt in heart and mind,
That calls His wrath to burn the soul astray.
No mercy cloaks this vile and shameless fall,
For Sodom’s ash still whispers through the years,
A warning carved in fire and bitter tears,
To flee the path that mocks His righteous call.
Eternal eyes look down with sacred scorn,
And doom awaits where rebel hearts are torn.

The Defiance of Divine Order in Elevating Women to Pastoral Thrones by Debbie Harris

18 Tuesday Mar 2025

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The sonnet, titled The Defiance of Divine Order in Elevating Women to Pastoral Thrones, portrays the appointment of women as pastors as an act of rebellion against God’s established order. It suggests that scripture, seen as divinely authored and historically upheld by apostolic tradition, reserves the pastoral role for men. The poem critiques those who reinterpret or defy this directive as prideful, risking spiritual chaos and the eternal peril of souls. It questions whether such defiance can be blessed or if it invites divine judgment, urging reflection on the consequences of challenging God’s will. This perspective is anchored in 1 Timothy 2:12 (KJV): “But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence,” framing the sonnet as a poetic meditation on adherence to traditional biblical roles.

What hubris dares to challenge sacred writ,
Where God’s own hand has carved the shepherd’s role?
To place a woman’s voice where men should sit,
Defies the law inscribed on heaven’s scroll.
The Word, unyielding, speaks through time’s great span,
Apostles set the church on rock, not sand,
Yet rebels twist the text to suit their plan,
And claim a right not given by His hand.
Does grace bend low to bless this bold revolt,
Or does it warn of pride’s eternal fall?
The flock may stray when order’s lines revolt,
A shepherd’s call turned chaos by the call.
So ponder deep this act against the throne,
To spurn God’s will leaves souls to stand alone.

A Meditation on the Worthlessness of Worldly Gain When the Soul Succumbs to the Greatest Tragedy of All—Hell Chosen Over Heaven’s Dawn by Debbie Harris

18 Tuesday Mar 2025

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The sonnet, titled A Meditation on the Worthlessness of Worldly Gain When the Soul Succumbs to the Greatest Tragedy of All—Hell Chosen Over Heaven’s Dawn, explores the futility of pursuing worldly success at the expense of spiritual integrity. It questions the value of wealth, power, and acclaim—depicted as transient and hollow—when they come at the cost of inner peace and the soul’s eternal light. The poem warns that ambition can dim the soul’s flame, leaving one with a pyrrhic victory: the world gained, yet heaven forsaken for hell’s darkness. This echoes the biblical admonition in Mark 8:36 (KJV): “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” The sonnet serves as a poetic reflection on this verse, urging readers to weigh the ultimate cost of their choices.

What profit lies in grasping all the earth,
The gold, the power, thrones of fleeting reign,
If in the chase you trade your spirit’s worth,
And find your soul adrift in dark refrain?
The world’s applause, a hollow, fleeting sound,
Its treasures rust, its glories fade to dust,
While inward peace, once lost, is rarely found,
A heart unbound by greed begins to rust.
For what is wealth if joy remains unseen?
What crown endures when love has slipped away?
The soul’s a flame no riches can redeem,
A light that dims beneath ambition’s sway.
So weigh the cost when all the world is won,
This tragedy of all—to choose hell over heaven’s sun.

The Demonic Ideology of Marxism Will Always Be Defeated by Jesus Christ King of Kings and Lord of Lords by Debbie Harris

18 Tuesday Mar 2025

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The sonnet portrays Marxists as agents of a demonic ideology, threading their influence through government to erase Jesus and the Bible from public life. They scorn His Word, replacing it with a cold, godless creed, and seek to silence His praise. Yet, Christ’s throne rises undeterred, shattering their schemes. Drawing from Philippians 2:10-11—“that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow… and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord”—the poem climaxes with all foes floored in terror, every knee bowing, and every tongue confessing Him as King and Lord, ensuring Marxism’s eternal defeat by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

The Marxists weave their shadowed, crimson thread,
Through halls of power, cold and sternly wrought,
To banish Jesus, crowned in thorns and red,
His holy Word from public square they’ve sought.

The Bible’s pages, rich with truth divine,
They’d cast aside like leaves in autumn’s gust,
Replacing grace with doctrines serpentine,
A godless creed of steel and brittle dust.

Our precious Lord, once hailed on freedom’s stone,
Now veiled by hands that scorn His tender call,
They’d silence hymns with bureaucratic drone,
And bid the cross from every eye to fall.

Christ’s throne ascends, all foes in terror floored,
And confess Him King and Lord!

Spring Veil of White Petals, Christ’s Design by Debbie Harris

18 Tuesday Mar 2025

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The sonnet “Spring Veil of White Petals, Christ’s Design” envisions the white spring buds of trees—Bradford Pear, Dogwood, Crabapple, Plum, and Magnolia—as a wedding dress crafted by Christ. Each tree shapes the gown’s divine form: the Pear’s musky, bold petals, the Dogwood’s lace-like bracts with earthy sweetness, the Crabapple’s pearl-like blooms with crisp fragrance, and the Plum and Magnolia’s graceful, scented array. Rich in imagery, the poem fuses nature’s splendor with spiritual metaphor, portraying spring’s blossoms as a fragrant, radiant vestment of grace and renewal.

The Bradford Pear unfurls its snowy veil,
A bride adorned in petals, soft and bright,
Its fragrance spills, a musky, wild exhale,
A gown of spring, bold-stitched by heaven’s light.

The Dogwood bows, its bracts like lace outspread,
A savior’s touch in every creamy fold,
With hints of earth, a scent both sweet and dead,
A vestment pure, through crucifixion told.

Crabapple blooms, like pearls on silk, arise,
Their perfume dances, tender, crisp, and free,
A garment gleamed with dew-kissed, soft surprise,
Christ’s handiwork in floral filigree.

Plum and Magnolia join, their white array,
A wedding dress of grace that scents the day.

Sonnet: How The Love And Excellence Found In Jesus Christ Should Inspire True Beauty And Greatness In All The Arts by Debbie Harris

18 Tuesday Mar 2025

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From lofty domes that pierce the heavens wide,  
Their curves a testament to Christ’s pure light,  
A splendor born where mortal hands abide,  
To mirror grace in stone, both fair and bright.  

The poet’s quill, with ink of holy flame, Doth sing of Him whose love doth all inspire,  
While music lifts His everlasting name,  
A harmony to set the soul afire.  

In robes adorned with threads of sacred hue,  
The tailor crafts a garment for the King,  
Each stitch a prayer, each seam a truth anew,  
To clothe the world in beauty’s offering.  

So let true art, Christ-centered, sing His fame,  
For from His love flows excellence supreme.