Light Shining out of Darkness by William Cowper
Light Shining out of Darkness | William Cowper
Held in a Crumbling Conveyance
A new poem by Bonnie Thurston has me pondering what the future holds for this "rusty old ship" called the church.
No More Empty Places
No More Empty Places There will be no more empty places at your table when we fall in love again.So rekindle the flame that once burned so bright.Help us to remember what drew us first to you.When we wander too farto hear your voice, and no longer care, let our lonely despairopen our souls again,that…
One Last Text: A Poem for My Dad
A poem for my dad ...
Holding Onto the Thread
When I was in Florida for my father’s recent hospitalization, death, and funeral, I was holding onto the thread that is described in this poem by William Stafford: The Way It Is | William Stafford There’s a thread you follow. It goes among things that change. But it doesn’t change. People wonder about what you…
Prayer: A Patched Poem
Prayer: A Patched Poem In the morning, while it is still dark, go to a deserted place. Shut the door. Say nothing to anyone. Be silent before the Lord God. Be silent. Do not occupy yourself with great things. Calm and quiet your soul, like a weaned child with its mother. Be still and know…
Bible Nonets: The Letters of Paul (Romans – Philemon)
As I read through the Bible this year, I am writing a nonet poem for each of its sixty-six books. Here are my nonets for the thirteen canonical letters of Paul.
Song of Blind Bartimaeus After His Healing by Madeleine L’Engle
Song of blind Bartimaeus after his healing | Madeleine L'Engle All praise to thee, my God, this night for all I see, both night and day. All praise for loveliness of things! During the shadows of un-sight you kept the raging fears at bay. All praise to thee, my God, this night for all the…
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
My Faith Looks Up to Thee | Ray Palmer My faith looks up to thee, thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine: now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away, O let me from this day be wholly thine. May thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire; as…
A Nonet of Joy
A Nonet of Joy
My Pastoral Ponderings 