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4/3/2026

The Olive Press

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Auhtor: K. Luce

I sit to contemplate my value
A humanness gone askew
Why this need to discover anew
For what Jesus says is true

What must I contemplate
Christ already sealed my fate
Always present those that hate
But no need to take the bait

Garden of Gethsemane
Jesus suffered agony
Through this rhapsody
I seek my alchemy

A chance to evaluate
Deeply appreciate
No need to dominate
To Christ I gravitate

Life so contradictory
So full of trickery
Why stay in misery
In Jesus the victory

Feel the stress
Upon me press
A big juicy mess
For Jesus to Bless

Like blood through pores
Life choices a mind tours
My wretchedness obscures
What the Lord truly adores

My soul is sorrowful
I bare the weight and tremble
In my core I feel reproachful
Through this I must travel

The challenge builds me new
Resurrection I am too
For once I felt askew
And now I feel anew

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4/2/2026

The Temple

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Light and life 
Created from nothing 
Formed and filled 
The garden temple 
Male and Female
Pinnacle of creation 
Image and Likeness 

Skins and linen
Made by the pattern 
Carried and raised
The wilderness temple
Anointed and consecrated 
For glory and beauty 
Priest and Intercessor

Gold and silver 
Built for the Name
Promised and fulfilled
The mountain temple
Established and prospered
Given Wisdom and understanding
King and Son 

Grace and truth
Dwelt among us
Uncreated and Unrecognized
The Incarnated temple
Destroyed and resurrected 
Entered through the veil
Immanuel and Redeemer

Majesty and Glory
Reigning with the Father
Ascended and enthroned
The Greater Temple
Fulfilling the covenant
Once for all
Mediator and High Priest

One and many
Born of water and Spirit
Chosen and beloved
The holy temple 
Living and Growing
Joined with the cornerstone
Saints and Sinners


City and Bride
Coming down from heaven
Prepared and adorned
The Lord and the Lamb
Glorified and Exalted
Dwelling with his people
Light and Life

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3/26/2026

In the Middle of the Night

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In the dark
Eyes wide open
Everyone else sleeping

Pain unending
Fatigue beyond description
But rest fails me
Tried the pills
Counted the sheep
Imagined the positive

Look to my savior
Sink into His arms
Trust His ways
Accept His comfort
Beg for His mercy 

Cry, scream, toss, pace
Where’s the rest?
 How can I make it through the night?
How will I face tomorrow?
Does it bring exhaustion?
How much pain to endure?

Draw upon His strength
Cradled in His wings
He won’t forsake me
My burden is His
His love sustains me

I cannot bear it
No more tears left
They don’t understand
The hours drag
The minutes stretch

Yet promise abounds
This life is not forever
This is my hope
Transformed body
Pain gone forever
Sabbath rest eternal
Shalom uninterrupted
Shining streets
Crystal waters
Praises eternal
Victorious King


Scripture for Meditation:
Psalm 6:6-9
Psalm 34:17-19
Psalm 42:1-5
Isaiah 40:28-31
Matthew 11:28-30
2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Romans 8:18-25
Revelation 21:1-4


Also see:  In the Middle of Suffering



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3/5/2026

We Sing!

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We sing to Yahweh
We praise the Almighty
He is our God 
He is the warrior 
Who has power over the enemy 
Holy, Holy, Holy

God has triumphed --
we respond together
Like the stars at creation
From bondage and darkness
He has led through the sea
And we give thanks with melody 

Our song tells the story
God has saved us through judgment
The enemy boasted of certain victory
Yahweh shattered him with fury

Our song is a witness --
 Of what God has done
He has guided us and redeemed us
When we go astray
These words bring us back to truth

We sing, we pray, we cry 
What we know is true
The world is watching
Let them see the power of your arm
Let them hear us singing boldly

We sing for the journey ahead
When the way forward is uncertain
We look back to remember
We know that victory is at hand

We sing for those who can’t--
When the storms threaten 
In weakness and in doubt --
Our voices carry them to the cross
Anchoring them in hope

We will be together someday 
Singing together of deliverance
A choir of peoples praising him
The song of Moses and the Lamb
Free from the vanquished enemy

We exalt the Almighty
Who has power over the nations 
We worship you Yahweh
You and you alone
Holy, Holy, Holy

Scripture references: Exodus 15; Revelation 15

This piece was inspired by a sermon preached by Pastor Ken Winter (Heritage Fellowship Church, Springfield, Ohio on January 11, 2026). You can watch the full sermon here.

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1/3/2026

Behold Him

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Tiny feet 
Humbled in human likeness                
Resting in the manger
Behold the Immanuel

Obedient Feet                        
Perfect in Righteousness
Immersed in the Jordan
Behold the Beloved Son

Fasting Feet
Led by the Spirit
Tempted in the wilderness
Behold the Bread of Life

Beautiful feet
Surrounded by the crowds
Proclaiming on the mountain 
Behold the Prince of Peace

Steady feet
Strengthened by prayer 
Striding on the waves
Behold the Lord of Creation

Fragrant feet
Drenched with tears
Forgiving the sinner
Behold the Anointed 

Dusty feet
Carried by a donkey
Entering the city 
Behold the King

Staggering feet
Anguished by the cup
Pleading in the garden
Behold the Passover Lamb

Burdened feet
Despised by many
Enduring the cross
Behold our Sin Bearer

Pierced feet
Wounded and bleeding
Hanging with the wicked
Behold the Suffering Servant

Scarred feet
Witnessed by many
Walking the roads again 
Behold the Risen Savior

Bronze feet
Glorified through affliction
Reigning on the throne
Behold the Alpha and Omega


Scripture for meditation:
Luke 2:7; Matthew 1:23
Matthew 3:16-17; Luke 3:21-22
 Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13
Matthew 5:1-12; Luke 6:20-23
Isaiah 9:6; 52:7
Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52
Luke 7:36-50; John 12:3-8
Matthew 21:1-11; John 12:12-19
Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42
Luke 23:26-49; John 19:16-30
John 19:17-37; Isaiah 53:5
Luke 24:36-49; John 20:19-29
Revelation 1:12-18; Daniel 7:13-14


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