Oh, that is such a lovely poem, too bad it wasn't one of the ones  in my
English Literature book, there were some by Angelou but not that one...guess
they didn't want to put that one in.  
Rhonda

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Subject: Re: Christians

That is a great perspective. If only those not knowing God would see us as 
such.

Brad

on 01:31 PM 5/2/2006, Karen Carter said:


Christians - By Maya Angelou



When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."

I'm whispering "I was lost,

Now I'm found and forgiven."



When I say... "I am a Christian"

I don't speak of this with pride.

I'm confessing that I stumble

and need Christ to be my guide.



When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not trying to be strong.

I'm professing that I'm weak

And need His strength to carry on.




When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not bragging of success.

I'm admitting I have failed

and need God to clean my mess.



When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not claiming to be perfect.

My flaws are far too visible,

But God believes I am worth it.



When I say... "I am a Christian"

I still feel the sting of pain.

I have my share of heartaches,

So I call upon His name.



When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not holier than thou,

I'm just a simple sinner

Who received God's good grace somehow!

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Can you imagine what a scarcity of news there would be If everybody obeyed 

 > the Ten Commandments?

I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die to find out 
there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't, and die to find out 
there is

IN GOD WE TRUST
Karen Carter '74
-KC- Ministries