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Spiritually fed, spiritually led and poetically said.

When Lynn Strong found himself forced into early retirement at age 58, he felt utterly lost. In desperation, he turned to God and prayed for answers—for guidance on this unplanned detour. That day, he surrendered his all and vowed to serve the Lord as never before. The Journey Begins: A Walk of Faith is a collection of poetry that reflects Lynn’s personal and spiritual journey. Inspired by the Spirit as God led him each day, the poems are simple and accessible, yet filled with raw emotion and a joyful celebration of faith.

He’s Coming Back (Matt 25:12) But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. 13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. (Jn 14:1) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. (Mk 8:38) Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. In the midst of all that we are and all that we do, we must remember that Jesus is the reason for it all! He promised when He left that He would prepare a place for us, that where He is we may be also. He promised a comforter. But the greatest promise was of His return! He promised to never leave or forsake us, a promise that is real. He is looking for that church without spot or wrinkle! How long will we continue to ignore the leading of that indwelling Holy Spirit? The Spirit lets us know who we are to be and what we’re to be about. The twinkling of an eye isn’t much time to prepare. We must do it now while we have the chance. His return is guaranteed! Will we be ready?