Ride On, King! Ride On!: A Collection of Poems

By Reverend Janice Broadie

The title of the Book was inspired by my mother’s praise during storms. At the height of storms, she would lift her arms, wave her hands and say, “Ride on, King! Ride on!” In this way, she acknowledged that God was in control of the storm!

The Collection was inspired by experiences, dreams, and things pondered. Emotionally and spiritually, many of these were storms as well. But as with the natural storms, the Lord Jesus presided over them all.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Feb 26, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664220416

Reverend Janice Broadie

The author brings the religious perspective of one who grew up in the rural south in the 1960’s, migrated north, and then south again. This serves to broaden her religious view, as she has benefited from exposure to the religious climates of several regions. The author is an ordained Baptist Minister who holds a Masters of Divinity Degree and a Masters of Science Degree in Patient Counseling. Most of her collection was written prior to her licensing, ordination, and degrees. Her collection of poems are enlightening, proving foundational to her ministry, as well as relevant to life situations.

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To

My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,

Whose mercy endures forever!

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Christian Journey

A Green Congregation

Calling Jesus

Comfort Came

Faith on Ice

Glory in the End

I Was Held Up

Jesus, Bring Me Safely Over

Jesus’s Feet or the Street

Leaning

Let He Who Is without Sin

New Shoes

Nothing Between

On Our Way Home

On the Wings of a Song

Pray! Pray! Pray!

Revealed

Ride on, King! Ride On!

Sent

Tenacity

The Answer

The Gift of God

The Holy City

The King’s Highway

The Lord at Work

The Potter

The Power of Prayer

Things Undone

To Have and to Hold

Truth

What Would I Do?

Your Sister or Brother

Celebrating Family and Friends

A Child’s Determination

Birthday Wishes

Brother Pastor’s Ladder

Conception

I’ve Turned Her Over

Our Unique First Lady

Retirement Wishes

Sisters

Unfolding in the Son

Who Is Daddy Talking To?

Cultural

But Words Will Never Hurt You!

My Perspective

Saying Goodbye to Family

By and By

Deacon Brother

Thinking of You

Tree of Life

Other

Operators Past and Present

Foreword

If you love inspirational words that will warm your heart and soothe your soul while pointing you to Jesus, then this is the book for you. Ride on, King! Ride On! will leave you meditating on the goodness of God. Reverend Janice Broadie is very transparent as she creatively and skillfully pens her thoughts on these pages. You will enjoy following along with her as she shares her life experiences through poems, examines her relationship with the Lord, and reflects on her love for others. Being a lover of Jesus, she strives to please God and tells others about His goodness. In this book she unfolds her experiences, allowing her past to be her testimony. As she tells of her growing pains, challenges, joys, and victories, you will see God’s hand and her passion for sharing God’s love for us all.

The poems in this book are thought provoking. Reverend Broadie brings the reader into her world with her words, subject matter, and expressions. Her reflections encourage hope for everyday life situations. She testifies that God always provides, delivers, and is on time, even when it’s not on your time. Some poems declare and decree, while others serve as reminders of God’s amazing grace and His love for you throughout life’s journey. Her work compels us to hear God’s voice without missing the moment when He speaks.

As a fellow poet, author of multiple children’s books, and niece of the author of this book, I always enjoyed reading her poems growing up. She has been a true influence in helping me write poems. Her pleasant disposition and words have been an inspiration in my life. Now reading Ride on, King! Ride On! was even more energizing. It has reignited the