I have been praying for healing for a physical ailment for some time now and it's given me the idea for this contest.
Give me a poem about healing in the Bible and put the quote or quotes in your authors comments.
Due to some confusion I'll need to clarify what I mean.
Take an example of healing or teaching on it, anything about healing in the Bible and write about it.
If you can find a C.S.Lewis quote about healing you can write about that and if you manage to combine Bible and Lewis yowsssaaaa I'll throw you 100 points and a bone.
Here's a link to Lewis in oldpoetry though I'm not sure if there's anything about healing in his poetry, I just thought it might be of interest:-
oldpoetry.com/authors/C%20S%20Lewis
Usual necessary rules and I make no apology for them:-
No swearing
No sticky caps
No erotica
I've decided to leave this contest open for longer because I'm loving the entries, they're so helpful and full of wisdom and I would like some more.
Give me a poem about healing in the Bible and put the quote or quotes in your authors comments.
Due to some confusion I'll need to clarify what I mean.
Take an example of healing or teaching on it, anything about healing in the Bible and write about it.
If you can find a C.S.Lewis quote about healing you can write about that and if you manage to combine Bible and Lewis yowsssaaaa I'll throw you 100 points and a bone.
Here's a link to Lewis in oldpoetry though I'm not sure if there's anything about healing in his poetry, I just thought it might be of interest:-
oldpoetry.com/authors/C%20S%20Lewis
Usual necessary rules and I make no apology for them:-
No swearing
No sticky caps
No erotica
I've decided to leave this contest open for longer because I'm loving the entries, they're so helpful and full of wisdom and I would like some more.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 15, 2005
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: Thankyou for all of your fantastic entres!
The Winners:-
Gold 'Healed by Touch' RollingStone
Silver 'A Leper's Day' TheM0of
Bronze 'Grief is Great' happylmc (thanks happy for including C.S.Lewis)Entries [7]
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For years I sat beside the road
That led to Capernaum templeby RollingStone 57 lines, 13 comments, on Apr 1 10:36 PM 2003. In Spiritual, Love
Gold trophy winner
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In the beginning there was darkness set about in my life,
my days were filled with gloom and nights were no better,• Commented on by judge. -
I've heard so much about this man
Is He the Messiahby deeplyloved 20 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 9 12:20 AM 2005. In Hope• Commented on by judge. -
As I feel now the lingering pain and know that it is of Thee,
for it is written, \• Commented on by judge. -
But tell me, was it the cow,
Or the fact it was gold,• Commented on by judge. -
When the weight of the world,
Seems just too strong.by believer2005 28 lines, 1 comment, on Sep 9 3:27 PM 2005. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge. -
Lying in his robe of white, so still and cold and stone
Breath had gone forever , lost and so alone• Commented on by judge.
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the poem i would like to enter may not be what you are looking for and if it isn't, then please tell me, I can enter another... thanks!
i hope your prayers are answered
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ahh im sorry!! lol i really didnt know what you wanted... grr i feel so stupid now
thanks for telling me though!
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hey, dont worry about it, i already pulled it out, im really sorry though
maybe, ill read some of those stories and get inspired and write up something for you
sorry, again for the confusion
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I'd be delighted if you could come up with something from an actual example of Bible healing!
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for help on your troubles though, just remember Job and how he waited for God's salvation and when it came, his life was even better than before; Don't lose faith despite the obstacles
hehe that was deep
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Well, that was fast. I was healed of the sicknesses caused by religion thanks to the hypocrisy and hatred in the Bible, and you take it out of the contest. Okay, I guess you should've mentioned "Biblical propaganda," not "Biblical healing," because the only cure for religion is a good hearty reading of such an insipid, infantile "book."
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I have recently been re reading the new testament and am always amazed at the direct healing that goes on during Christ's life. It constantly speaks of His compassion to those who are ill. This instilled in me the assurance that He not only cares for our spirit but our physical health also. I have also been reading 'Miracles by C.S.Lewis' which may interest you if you have not yet read it.
An good idea for a contest. There are certainly many instances of healing to choose from within the Bible. You have my prayers for healing. -
I would like to comment here. Free will is for all and to each his own. Itis not up to us to make anyone accept our views. It is also not up to you to try and make us accept yours. Feel free to communicate on a civil level. This is not judgement day. It is a poetry contest for Bible related healings.
Go in peace
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Heheheheh exellently put Janice!
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Wow! UpsideDownFrown is so hung up on all that alleged hypocrisy and hate in the Bible, she can’t even see past her own. How sad, to be a religious bigot, and not even recognize that you are one. And taking the immoral high ground against people minding their own business, while exercising their RIGHT to believe what they like, is typical of this kind of bigotry. Of course, she remains under the delusion that her hypocrisy and hate is somehow different, or better, than that which she accuses the Bible of. Hate is hate UpsideDownFrown, no matter who the bigot is infested by it. By attacking these people for simply believing in God, you’re just exposing the true nature of your hypocrisy. Late.
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Are you thinking of entering my contest? I'd be delighted if you do, I like your way of thinking from your comment.
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I'd be honoured if you'd enter my contest. I added that if anybody managed to combine Lewis and the Bible as long as it's about healing I'll give them 100 points.
I'm in the C.S.Lewis Society group so that's what inspired me to add him.
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I didn't mean to applaud your comment, I clicked on it accidently. Ooops!
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Also you could just write about Lewis and healing if you prefer.
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great contest idea... I'll see what I can come up with.
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OMG! I thought I would NEVER find anotehr C.S. Lewis fan! Me and My family have all his books and my parents are constantly quoting his advice like he was a profit! I never thought I would find another fan! You rock!
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hey, my poem doesen't rhyme... because when I rhyme about this kind of thingthe rhyming becomes rather forced... I hope you don't mind too much
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Yay,
I entered the contest finally,
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Oh my, I must admit that it has been ages since I read the Bible (I was brought up strictly catholic) However your contest brought to mind a story that as a child really affected me deeply and it was about the healing of Lazarus<---sp? If I recall correctly he suffered from leprocy and was healed inorder to go on and bring comfort to others. I had been very touched by that story. Anyway , I just wanted to sahare that tidbit with you , I wanted to wish you comfort in recovery and I also wanted to wish you a very succesful contest,
Love through Peace,
Reenie
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I hope you'll enter your Lazarus story because as you can see I havn't had very many entries so far and I would absolutely love to hear it from you?
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Dearet aslanlight, I knwo little of the bible stories. I do know, though, the stories of my elders and the teachings. I will nto enter for I am not at all qualified. But this sounds like an awesome contest. good luck my friend! hugs and healing!
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Oh well I'm sorry you can't enter as I love your writing but thanks for commenting and applauding and for your wishes for my healing.
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can't wait to whip something up for you...
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Great I'll look forward to it!
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oldpoetry.com/authors/C%20S%20Lewis
Any contest that brings visitors to Oldpoetry is tops in my book. Not just a wonderful contest idea but an idea which includes a well-loved Irish poet.
Best of luck to all who enter.
Vonny - Old Poetry -
Thanks so much for the link Vonnie; I'm going to put it in the contest and leave it open for another 5 days because I was hoping for more entries, especially combining Lewis and the Bible (which is why I'm offering 100 points for them).
I hope you're thinking of entering? -
I forgot to mention I'm in a group called 'The C.S.Lewis Society' and thought you might like to know there is one.
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wow Aslan, you certainly got plenty of entries! Good luck judging!
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thank you very much for the gold trophy (and the points!) I am greatly honored.
~travis
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thanks for the bronze.
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