The curse came in Embraced by men The original sin Gave him dominion To rule over her Dishonor for sure The serpent's plan To corrupt the man

How can this be, my heart is broken. I thought I’d found a bride bespoken. But now I learn, she’s been untrue. Please show me Lord, what...

by Jacob Dunbar And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the propitiation for our sins...We love because He first loved us. (1John 4:10,19) This poem illustrates the journey of struggling between a sincere feeling of religious obligation and duty to God versus the freedom that comes from resting and abiding in the love of God. Some of the first part may feel a bit heavy, but please read to the end for the full effect. Part 1

By Jacob Dunbar Have you ever felt constantly judged or criticized especially in your journey with God? Unfortunately the world and religion rely on standards of living based on human reasoning. This “wisdom” causes people to compare themselves to others and judge and compete with others. This is rampant in the world and in religion. The Good News, the gospel of Jesus Christ sets us free from comparison and judgment! God gives us many metaphors for How much we are loved! We a

By Jacob Dunbar You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore (Psalm 16:11) Oh to sit here in your embrace The magnificent splendor of seeing your face The attacks of shame the past disgrace Melt away as I see and taste All else fades when I look up at you There’s no better sight no better view There is nothing to say nothing to do You love me so much and I love you too David said to taste and

by Cynthia Dunbar You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the...

by Jacob Dunbar or although there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”— yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist. (1 Corinthians 8:5-6) Rebellion is not what you have been told What is taught today to keep you controlled Hierarchy of men is what we’ve been sold But One is faithful over God’s

by Cynthia Dunbar But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the...

by Jacob Dunbar "But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers. And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ. The greatest among you shall be your servant." (Matthew 23:8-11) Part 1 Seven-headed atrocity Hierarchal authority Rejection of Lordship Usurpation of headship Achie

by Jacob Dunbar There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." (Ephesians 4:4-6) Thousands and thousands This way and that way Do this and do that My way or the highway Obey obey obey they say This standard that standard Do everything right they say Prayers seem unanswered Bantered battered and scattered Us and them yo

By Jacob Dunbar Part 1: Toil "By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread..." (Genesis 3:19) Toil and strive Work to provide On overdrive Tired and dried Feeding my pride Have to survive Word misapplied I dive and I dive Into my work So family can eat Lost all my perk But all’s nice and neat Outside conceit Feel like a jerk But inside downbeat Into the murk Deeper I go Angst and unrest Feeling so low Doing my best! Overly stressed Much I do owe Completely depressed Cov

by Jacob Dunbar 'So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his. ' (Hebrews 4:9-10) Part 1 Dance monkey dance Leave nothing here to chance Hold tightly to those reigns Find comfort in my chains Destroy all happenstance Live by brawn and brains No gain without the pains Look unto the ants Make sure that I advance Praise the one who strains To the victor goes the spoil No glory

by Jacob Dunbar as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.' (2 Corinthians 4:18) Please take me into your Kingdom You can even pick me up by my hair I know in the world, I’m a pilgrim Only one of seven billion But what they think I really don’t care I know they will call me crazy And will even try and admit me And say “stop being so lazy Just come back

By Jacob Dunbar But the one who joins himself to the Lord is one spirit with Him. (1 Corinthians 6:17) And we are all parts of HIs body, flesh of His flesh and bone of His bone. (Ephesians 5:30) Great Love intertwined deep into the vine Two now become one and I am undone Joined with the plumb line created to shine Immersed in the Son to Father I run His flame invading Spirit pervading Serene sweet embrace fixed into His face Presence unfading Swimming and wading Hemmed in