Wretched. Forgiveness.

Wretched.
The worst of Sinners.
I now understand how Paul could say that and mean it.
I can truly resonate with him.
I cannot point and accuse.
I cannot condemn or mock.
I was there. I was there!

Forgiveness.
Found only in the Risen One.
He can save and forgive anyone.
Right where they are.
Right when He wants.
He did so with me.
He continues to do so each day.

Written 11.3.08

Here I Stand - In Christ Alone

The following is a poem that I wrote about two years ago. The indented lines are from the 3rd stanza of Townend's "In Christ Alone," one of my all time favorite hymns. The other lines were added by me. I hope you enjoy.

Here I stand, as love abounds
         In Christ alone, my hope is found.

         There in the ground, His body lay
I drove the nails, I paved the way.
         Light of the world by darkness slain
I followed the darkness, I caused His pain.
         Then bursting forth in glorious day
The Holy One, the Truth, the Way.
         Up from the grave, He rose again
And washed from me, my grievous sin,
         And as He stands in victory
His light so clear that I now see
         Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
I worship him on bended knee.
         For I am His and He is mine
My Lord, His glory, so divine.
         Bought with the precious blood of Christ
Darkness replaced by magnificent light.

Here I stand, as love abounds
         In Christ alone, my hope is found.

By Terra (Rogers) Santos
8/6/05

Hannah Mai - A poem

Oh the dreams we have for you,
The things we hope to see you do.
What will your personality be?
We’ll just have to wait and see.

We pray you’ll live by your name:
Hannah and “grace” mean the same.
That you’ll be joyful, loving and kind,
Patient, teachable, wise in mind.

May you be forgiving, humble, faithful to the Lord,
A good listener, friendly, a student of the Word.
Be adventurous, a risk-taker, a leader in Christ,
Tender, submissive, hard to entice.

Hospitable, hardworking, creator of peace,
Burden-bearing so that strivings may cease.
Creative in spirit, beautiful in His sight,
We pray these things in you take flight.


Ideas and qualities by Mommy and Daddy.
Written by Mommy. 6.23.2007