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Does a "Christian" Family Mean Anyt
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By James Pemberton
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Does A “Christian” Family Mean Anything?



 



Dear Lord, my family don’t know



 or even comprehend…



The many trials and struggles I’ve had within!



 



They all claim to be “Christians.”



 This is what they say.



But none of them “give me the time of day!”



 



Rather than offering a hand of friendship



 like they should…



Any desire to get together



 isn’t misunderstood!



 



They refused to talk when I tried



 to give them a call.



Is being a part of this “family”



 really worth it all???



 



It’s like they’re ready to “pounce on me”



for the kill…



It’s obvious they’re not



doing God’s will!



 



 I suppose I’m now beginning to see…



Many who claim to follow Jesus aren’t



 what they pretend to be!



 



When someone in our family sins,



 please watch out!



Loving them is what God’s



FAMILY really is about!



 



A “Christian” family is more



 than just words alone!



It’s being Christ’ example... 



Both in and out of the home!



 



By Jim Pemberton    (c) 2016



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Submitted: Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 20, 2016

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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