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I Remember Going to Church...
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By James Pemberton
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I Remember Going To Church…


 


I remember going to a church


not too many years ago…


When the pastor preached...


It brought conviction to my soul!


 


I remember that after the service…


Many cried out and prayed…


For many of them…  It didn’t matter


 how long they stayed…


 


I still remember some of the messages


 the pastor was preaching…


Into many of our hearts,


the word of God was reaching.


 


I remember all of these things


and so much more!


But today…  This wouldn’t be


welcomed in my church’s door!


 


You see…  Much of what was


preached as right or wrong…


In many Christian circles… 


It doesn’t belong!


 


What once was used by God to be


 Godly and instrumental…


Is now called “hateful,”


and “judgemental…”


 


Wait a minute!  Doesn’t this same


God still require a holy life?


This same God still calls marriage… 


One husband and one wife…


 


In this crazy world, where so many


things are “upside down.”


Are there any seeking God’s holiness?


 Can any be found?


 


Make no mistake...  God’s judgement


 is coming very soon.!


Have you allowed Christ to be


the lord in “every room?”


 


God is still the same God… 


surely loves YOU!


Why not invite him in and allow


him to be your Lord too!


 


By Jim Pemberton  c 2011


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Submitted: Monday, April 4, 2011

Last Updated: Monday, April 4, 2011

About the Poet
I and my wife have 4 grown children and currently live in the Pacific Northwest. I've spent much of my life doing volunteer work in the food distribution for the needy among local churches. Many of the poems I've written are a reflection of times of adversity as a reminder of God's love and faithfulness. I've found many opportunities to share my poems with those who are hurting and discouraged. I'm thankful for the reports of many of the poems touching people's lives. I hope that the poems included on Wordchimes will touch and bless your life too!


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