Build your house of love, insert windows that clearly see your future, doors to new adventures and opportunities, allow plenty of room for personal growth, and furnish with a caring attitude. Photo, by Beverley Joy, is the view from a villa at the beautiful O'Reilly's Rainforest Resort, Gold Coast Hinterland. A verse from my poem... Continue Reading →
Love and Trust
Build your house of love with a foundation of love and trust, a framework of ethics, bricks of responsibility, bound with mortar of good character. A verse from my poem 'Build Your House of Love.' You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry
Be Persistent
Build your house of love to withstand the storms of life, do not compromise, be persistent. A verse from my poem 'Build Your House of Love'. Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com
Just a thought about online jargon!
I've Liked and smiled and followed you, but now I'm widget, 'cause you ain't posted me. Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com Photo by Athena from Pexels
Mum says ‘Dive in, Experience, Learn, Move on’
Dive into life and fully immerse Experience both the good and the bad Learn from the happy and sad Move on and leave behind the past. A verse from my poem 'Love Letter from Mum' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com
His Care Will Soothe
Our irritation, hunger & thirst His care will soothe & satisfy A verse from my poem 'The Good Shepherd'. Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry
Contented we Bask
Contented we bask In His goodness and mercy His unceasing love, favour, Acceptance, compassion. Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry Exert from my poem "The Good Shepherd'.
Happy Mum’s Day
Build on the good things I taught you Be open to learning new skills and beliefs That will enhance your understanding Of the complexities of life. Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry Exeert from 'A Love Letter from Mum'.
With Strength He rescues
The Good Shepherd: With strength He rescues His precious lost sheep. Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry Exert from my poem 'The Good Shepherd'.
Put down Your Phone
Put down your phone Give me a hug Tell me 'I Love You Mum' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry Exert from my poem 'A Love Letter from Mum'. You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com
What did it matter
What did it matter how thirsty she felt, What did it matter how shameful her past, All that mattered was this very moment, That had hanged her life forever. Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry Exert from 'Thirst Quenching' poem based on the Bible story of The Woman at the Well. Image by Brigitte makes... Continue Reading →
A Hug Needs No Words
A Hug needs no words, it speaks through touch. Exert from 'A Comforting Hug' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com
Jesus Waits to Meet with You
Jesus waits to meet with you Come, rest in the shade of His love Drink deeply of His gift of Truth You'll find it in His Word. A verse from 'Thirst Quenching' poem based on the Bible story of The Woman at the Well. Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry
Give A Hug Today
A hug: Today you receive what tomorrow you give. Exert from my poem 'A Comforting Hug' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry
God’s Love Quenched Her Thirst
Her craving for love and faithfulness The longing deep in her heart Human love could not satisfy But God's love quenched her thirst. A verse from the poem 'Thirst Quenching' is based on the Bible story of The Woman at the Well. Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry
Christ Lives In Me
INTRO: I wrote this Christian poem in the first few months after coming back to my Christian faith. The first sermon that I heard, in the first church service that I had attended in 30 years, was titled 'Christ lives in you.' At the time, I was so nervous about falling back into my old... Continue Reading →
Give a Hug, Take a Hug
Give a hug, take a hug, ask nothing in return. There is nothing to replace it, 'cause a hug is priceless. We all need a hug, just make it a safe one. A verse from my poem 'A Comforting Hug' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com
The Good Shepherd
This poem reflects on Psalm 23 the good shepherd's care for vulnerable and dependent sheep, drawing parallels to God's guidance and provision in human lives. The shepherd protects, provides, and rescues the sheep, offering comfort, security, and reassurance. The poem emphasizes trust in the shepherd's wisdom and love, inspiring contentment and gratitude in the sheep.
Thirst Quenching – Women of the Bible
This poem, depicts the encounter between Jesus and a woman at a well. Despite societal rejection, Jesus offers her eternal fulfillment. The woman's encounter with Jesus transforms her, leading her to share the life-changing news with her community. Jesus' love and truth quench the thirst of those who seek Him.
When Life is Puzzling
True friends help when life is puzzling. Poems: 'Puzzling Moments' and "Friendship'. Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry BUY my poems and verses at http://beverleyjoy.redbubble.com