Poems for My Abba

By Arlis J. Edmondson

This book contains poems and praise. I wrote it for my Abba, my Heavenly Father, my God, to honor Him, His Son Jesus and the Holy Spirit, the entire Trinity. I also wrote it for you and anyone else that could and would read this book. My hopes would be, especially for those who have never known Him, and for those who have fallen away from Him; that something in here could strike a chord of feeling or emotion. Perhaps creating a spark of desire to know Him or return back to Him, God, OUR Abba.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Dec 3, 2019
• ISBN: 9781973679387

Arlis J. Edmondson

Arlis J. Edmondson graduated with a bachelor of science degree from the School of Criminology at Florida State University in 1980. He relocated to the Phoenix, Arizona, area and became a police officer with the Phoenix Police Department. During his career, he rose through the ranks, attaining the rank of lieutenant. Arlis served with distinction and honor, receiving numerous awards, commendations, and the Medal of Lifesaving. He retired after thirty years of serving his community and the citizens of Phoenix. Arlis and his wife, Pamela, have since relocated to Nebraska, where they enjoy being active in their new church.

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ISBN: 978-1-9736-7939-4 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-9736-7938-7 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2019917986

WestBow Press rev. date:  12/03/2019

Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Nativity Star

The Sandals

A Branch

Truly Blessed

The Grace

I Am

His Reason

Guide Me

Eternal Flame

Saints and Sinners

The Trinity

Acid Tears

Abba

Stephen

Gradual and Suddenly

Crusades

My Teddy Bear

Sweet Jesus

I’m Standing

Drinking Whiskey from a Wine Glass

You and I

Seven

One in Ten

The King Bows

Call

One Body

Peace

Closing

About the Author

Foreword

T his book contains poems and praise. I wrote them for my Abba, my heavenly Father, my God, to honor Him; His Son, Jesus; and the Holy Spirit—the entire Trinity. I also wrote them for you and anyone else who will read this book. My hope, especially for those who have never known Him and for those who have fallen away from Him, is that something in here strikes a chord of emotion, perhaps creating a spark of desire to know Him or