To receive the free 'Joyful Ministry Email Circular', click the 'Join List' button: Choose from the following titles: As Thou Goest Child of my love, fear not the unknown morrow, Dread not the new demand life makes of thee Heart of the Bride Passion fills my heart for you my precious love, when you died for me upon the cross, a gift from God above. Blessed Are the Pure in Heart But when I see the pure in heart I see a little boy. The Boneless Tongue The boneless tongue so small and weak, Can crush and kill declared the Greek. The Building Ten Little Christians, standing in a line, One disliked the pastor, then there were nine. Cat's In The Cradle The cats in the cradle and the silver spoon, Little boy blue and the man on the moon. "Children Learn What They Live" If a Child lives with Criticism, He learns to Condemn. If a Child lives with Praise, He learns to Appreciate. Brighten Your Corner We cannot all be famous or be listed in "Who's Who", But every person, great or small, has important work to do. Be the Best If you can't be the pine at the top of the hill Be a shrub in the valley below. Poems by Paul A variety of pensive poems by Paul Warholak with titles such as Chains, Poem of Hope, Oh, I Can See, Inspired Absent from the Body Oh Lord Jesus who ascended to a heavenly place, when will you come back for me, that I may behold your glorious face? Art Work by God The Bible says that Love is patient and kind, And that's what I hope is in this heart of mine. Christmas and Church 'Twas the week before Christmas, and the family so busy, Just watching them move would make one feel dizzy. A Prayer of Those Who Care I do not know how long I'll live, but while I live, Lord, let me give. I Threw It Out Last Week I threw out Worrying, it was getting old and in the way. It kept me from being me; I couldn't do things my way. When I Looked into His Eyes When I looked into his eyes, his love overwhelmed me, waves of emotion flowed, because I was not what I ought to be. "I'm Drinking from My Saucer" I've never made a fortune and it's probably too late now; But I don't worry about that much, I'm happy anyhow. And as I go along life's way I'm reaping better than I sow; I'm drinking from my saucer 'Cause my cup has overflowed. Legacy of an Adopted Child Once there were two women Who never knew each other. One you do not remember, The other you call mother. A Dollar for God Nine thousand for my brand new car Five thousand for a piece of sod Fifty thousand for my brand new house A dollar I gave to God! A Brighter Day There'll be a brighter day tomorrow Just trust in God he'll share your sorrow. Did Jesus Use a Modem at the Sermon on the Mount? Did Jesus use a modem, At the Sermon on The Mount? Did He ever try to broadcast fax, To send his message out? The Master's Way Not ours to know the reason why unanswered is our prayer, But ours to wait for God's own time to lift the cross we bear. He Maketh No Mistake My Father's way may twist and turn, My heart may throb and ache Faith of a Child The father, a well digger, strong was he, And as loving and kind as a father could be. Don't Waste a Day Is anybody happier, Because you passed his way; Does anyone remember, That you spoke to him today? The Bible in 50 Words God made Adam bit Noah arked Abraham split Be An Example I'd rather see a sermon, than hear one any day; I'd rather one would walk with me, than merely point the way. Lest We Forget Lest We Forget these men and women, Soldiers all; They served us proud Their duty call. Excuses, Excuses Excuses, excuses, you hear them everyday. Now, the devil he'll supply them, if from church you stay away. Family I ran into a stranger as he passed by, 'Oh, excuse me Please' was my reply. He said, 'Please excuse me too; Wasn't even watching for you.' I'm Fine There is nothing the matter with me. I'm as healthy as I can be. I have arthritis in both my knees; And when I talk, I talk with a wheeze. Show Me Thy Hands Lord, when I am weary with toiling, And burdensome seem thy commands Footprints One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. Happy Birthday, Jesus I had a birthday party, most everybody came. They danced and ate and had a ball But no one spoke My name. Life's Challenges Come walk with me and follow down a path where flowers grow, where tears became the nourishment, for Love's growth within my soul. Mothers Are Forever Before the child is born, Anxious prayers ascend to heaven, The young mother depends on God, To nurture the life she's been given. I'd Rather Be A Missionary If I could just be young again, And if I had the choice To be a multimillionaire, Or have a famous voice; If I could have rare beauty, Or the best vocabulary, I'd turn my back on all these things, And be a Missionary. Mending Wall by Robert Frost My apple trees will never get across and eat the cones under his pines, I tell him. He only says, 'Good fences make good neighbors.' The Most Beautiful Flower The park bench was deserted as I sat down to read Beneath the long, straggly branches of an old willow tree. Poems by Debbee Combs A variety poems written by Debbee Combs with titles such as: Slow me down, Lord!, Life?, God's Little Child, Love Has a Name Prayer of Passion I was walking through the garden guided by the moon's soft light, when I stumbled across this man who was praying through the night. That Precious Book Though the cover is worn And the pages are torn And places bear traces of tears. Magnificence Soft white billows of clouds sailed across the ocean blue sky, when I heard the trumpet sound, the Glory of the Lord met my eyes. The Grinch Who Stole Christians! Down in hell was a demon Grinch, Who was in sort of an idea pinch. He wanted to steal the strength and zeal of the righteous people of Christianville. The 23rd Channel The TV is my shepherd; my spiritual growth shall want. It maketh me to sit down and do nothing for His name's sake, because it requireth all my leisure time. It keepeth me from doing my duty as a Christian because it presenteth so many good shows that I must see. I Need You My friend, I need you now; Please take me by the hand. Stand by me in my hour of need, Take time to understand. Poems by Debbee Combs A variety of Christian based poems including titles such as: Because of Him, Sunrise Service, Before His Throne, and Child's Prayers Pressed Out of Measure Pressed out of measure and pressed to all length; Pressed so intensely, it seems beyond strength. The Perfect Church I think that I shall never see A Church that's all it ought to be; A Church that has no empty pews, Whose Pastor never has the blues. "When I Say I Am A Christian" When I say ... "I am a Christian", I am not shouting "I am saved"; I am whispering "I get lost, That is why I choose this way" Skilled Labor I watched them tearing a building down, a gang of men in a busy town. With a heave Ho and a lusty yell, they swung a beam and a side-wall fell. Steadfast Heart I've dreamed many dreams that never came true, I've seen them vanish at dawn. But I've realized enough of my dreams, thank God, To make me want to dream on. Two Frogs Two frogs fell into a can of cream, (or so it has been told). The sides of the can were shiny and steep, the cream was deep and cold. Vanishing Socks I wonder if any of you know When men's socks vanish, where do they go? Perhaps it's true as folks suggest Martians take some and leave the rest Soldier of the Cross Hard working soldier picking up the cross, humbly serving others, those who the world considers lost. Tribulation Oh Lord, life has delivered a heavy blow against this vessel of clay, shattering it into a thousand pieces within just one earth shaking day. What A Mighty God Our Father's wondrous works we see, In the earth and sea and sky; He ruiles o'er all in majesty, From the royal throne on high. The Touch of the Master's Hand Well it was battered and scarred, and the auctioneer felt It was hardly worth his while, to waste much time on the old violin. But he held it up with a smile. Why I Love Him Say, do you love me Sonny? The question was from me, To my little son, a-swingin' Boy-like on my knee. 'Twas the Week Before X-mas 'Twas the week before X-mas and all through the school, Not a student was learning whose birthday was due. You Can Smile When You Can't Say a Word There are many troubles that will burst like bubbles, There are many shadows that will disappear. This Page's Title Is: Your Name Is: Your Email Address Is: Your State and Country: Please identify your vocation: Senior Pastor. Associate Pastor. Youth Pastor. Lay Minister. Church Member. Which section of this site would you most likely return to? Sermons Articles Stories Poems Hymns Articles for Leaders Marriage Articles A Bit of Humor Would you like to receive the free weekly E-mail Circular? YES If you have a web page, would you like to establish a reciprocal link? YES Feel free to add a comment or prayer request:       If you have enjoyed the joyfulministry.com site, you may send a referral letter. Click Here, then enter the email addresses of your friends.