Russell kelfer speaks to our human desire every once in a while, a rare poetic treasure emerges and speaks to us in a profound and meaningful waythe kind of piece you keep close by to share its gentle wisdom. Wait poem by russell kelfer patiently waiting on god. A journey to discovering the heart of god by russell. A layman and business man, his practical application bible. Mar 4, 2017 wait by russel kelfer wait on the lord. Russell lee kelfer was born in san antonio, texas, november 14, 1933 and was welcomed into the presence of his lord february 3, 2000. Waiting for answers, waiting for drs, waiting for phone calls, waiting for appointments, and most of all, waiting on the lord to tell us what he wants us to do. That poem has now been put into a beautiful little gift book with a journal this book is not available through revive our hearts.
I have shared it once before, but wanted to share again. It seems to be a constant battle to wait for the lord, and yet it is a battle worth pursuing for there is nothing in all the world like the peace and comfort a loving savior offers in a world of conflict. Selected poems by russell readprint discipleship tape ministries. Wait by russell kelfer, marianne r richmond illustrator. Russell kelfer 1933 2000 listen to freely downloadable audio sermons by the speaker j. Russell kelfer 19332000 was a bible teacher in san antonio, texas for over 25 years. This person sure has a nifty grasp on so many things.
Pick up a copy of heartstone and sample 45% of the book for free. The evil of not waiting on god is that we oppose gods will to exalt himself in mercy. Wait for him prayer for anxiety powerful words when i needed them the most. Wait by russell kelfer, 1995 desperately, helplessly, longingly, i cried. It was not my nature to be still, to wait, and to remain idle. Wait on the lord to turn your trials into triumphs and heartbreak into healing. Russell kelfer books list of books by author russell kelfer. Russell kelfer 19332000 other chapel pages and branches of please select from dropdown menu, and click go now. Why waiting on god is frustrating and transforming heartstone. The wait poem by russell kelfer i had the privilege of sitting under his teaching ministry in san antonio, years ago. You are who you are for a reason read more poetry by russell kelfer. Buy wait by russell kelfer in hardback format at koorong 1591770300. Wait gods encouragement for uncertain times by russell l.
For more than 20 years, russell kelfers inspirational poem, wait, has ministered to countless individuals, yet the authors identity was always unknownuntil now. One more painful doctor visit and i would know if i could have a child or not. Wait a poem by russell kelfer waiting on god, quotes about god. The site is updated daily with information about every book, author, illustrator, and publisher in the childrens young adult book industry. Walter russell s most popular book is the secret of light. Waitby russell kelfer desperately, helplessly, longingly, i cried. Desperately, helplessly, longingly, i cried quietly, patiently, lovingly, god replied. I continued crying out to god, waiting for him to show up on the scene. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Russell kelfer speaks to our human desire to hear gods plan for our life and our. It was my last chance, after numerous failed attempts. Wait by russel kelfer is a precious poem i stumbled upon a few years ago. As russell kelfer so well expressed in one of my alltime favorite peoms, wait below, i often wished i could see enough of gods plan at least.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Very pertinent to those of us that struggle with accepting gods timing. A journey to discovering the heart of god by russell kelfer, marianne r. I ran across this again and found out it is by russell kelfer. This week i am sharing a poem that someone once shared with me a while ago. I ran across this poem the other day on a blog i read, and it was as if god just answered my question, in black and white, as to why we always have to wait. To own your own copy of the poem book called follow me contact dtm by calling 18003757778 or emailing. Rick warrens the purpose driven life, the worlds top seller apart from the bible. Wait by russell kelfer for about twenty years ive had this poem never knowing who wrote it. I now celebrate 27 years of marriage, 5 amazing kids, a book and film on my life story and our second feature film soon to be released in 2016. Hats off to smith for providing an excellent encyclopedia of where. Every once in a while, a rare poetic treasure emerges and speaks to us in a. This beautifully designed, 2 sided laminated card has 48 bible verses describing your true identity in christ. Russell kelfer speaks to our human desire to hear gods plan for our life and our subsequent frustration when we feel we are met with his silence.
Walter russell has 47 books on goodreads with 2672 ratings. Gods encouragement for uncertain times by kelfer, russell. Books by walter russell author of the secret of light. Buy wait by russell kelfer, marianne r richmond illustrator, brownlow publishing company creator online at alibris. Wait a poem by russell kelfer christian poems, waiting on god. Every once in a while, a rare poetic treasure emerges and speaks to us in a profound and meaningful waythe kind of piece you keep close by to share its gentle. It was written by russell kelfer and included in his book wait. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home, schools and libraries. As russell kelfer so well expressed in one of my alltime favorite peoms, wait below, i often wished i could see enough of gods plan at least to know if the battle was even worth such grief.
You are who you are for a reason march 23, 2012 at 6. During his life time he was active in a broad variety of christian projects ranging from education to a worlds fair pavilion. When life is punching you in the face, being in a period of waiting can is frustrating but when you come out the other side it can be very transforming. Wait a poem by russell kelfer waiting on god, quotes. Please enjoy it with me and raise up a prayer of thanksgiving for mr. The poem wait by russell kelfer has meant a lot to me over the. I just read this poem from the book im reading right now. Members include published authors and illustrators, librarians, agents, editors, publicists, booksellers, publishers and fans. Every once in a while, a rare poetic treasure emerges and speaks to us in a profound and meaningful waythe kind of piece you keep close by to share its gentle wisdom. Kelfer 2006, hardcover at the best online prices at.
The book of luke tells of the disciples arguing in the upper room during the passover meal about who was. Part of the name of this book is a survey of explicit content in the holy book. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Russell kelfer 19332000 was an elder and bible teacher at wayside chapel in san antonio, texas for more than 20 years. This is a beautiful poem by russel kelfer about why our loving heavenly father may be causing us to wait. Kelfer 2006, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The wait poem by russell kelfer the fruitful bearing. See all books authored by russell kelfer, including wait, and self control living studies, and more on thriftbooks.
Why waiting on god is frustrating and transforming. His legacy of engaging, practical application bible studies, poems, and fictional stories written in. Gods encouragement for uncertain times by russell l. Sometimes you run across a poem that just inspires and encourages you to continue to hold on to the lord and all of his promises. God makes us wait to reveal our true motives, to develop patience in our lives, to transform our character and to build intimacy and dependency upon him.
His name was russell kelfer, and he wrote a poem about waiting. Wait by russell kelfer desperately, helplessly, longingly, i cried. Why waiting on god is never a waste of time podcast 21. Russell kelfer biography russell kelfer biography and list of works russell kelfer books. Its a very nice book about keeping ones self physically, spiritually and emotionally pure. Teach us, o lord, the disciplines of patience, for to wait is often harder than to work. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound hard cover. The poem wait by russell kelfer has meant a lot to me over the years. To edit or update the above biography on russell l. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, out. We must learn to live with them until such time as god. If only god would tell me, yes, someday you will have a baby, or even no, my plans for you do not include a child, then i would have either been.
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