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Posted on March 15, 2021March 14, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

The Call of Legion

A sonnet inspired the story of Jesus healing the Gerasene Demoniac in Mark 5.

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Sonnet for Psalm 101

Psalm 101 offers us a pledge to God of integrity and justice. Here is a sonnet that I wrote based on this psalm.

Posted on February 12, 2021February 23, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 10 Comments

Transfigured Glory

A sonnet inspired by the Transfiguration of Our Lord

Posted on February 1, 2021February 10, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 12 Comments

Habakkuk’s “Yet …”

A sonnet inspired by Habakkuk's profoundly moving statement of faith made at the very end of his book.

Posted on January 26, 2021January 29, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

The Blessing We Seek

A sonnet inspired by the Beatitudes shared by Jesus in his Sermon on the Mount.

Posted on January 11, 2021January 6, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

God’s Beloved

A sonnet inspired by the celebration of the Baptism of Our Lord.

Posted on December 28, 2020December 27, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 13 Comments

Sonnet for Psalm 131

Psalm 131 offers us a beautiful but challenging image for prayer - our souls resting in God's presence like a weaned child with its mother. Here is my sonnet for this psalm, reflecting on this wonderful image.

Posted on December 17, 2020December 16, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Sonnet for Psalm 146

Psalm 146 reminds us to place our ultimate trust and hope in the Lord our God rather than in any political leader. Here is a sonnet that I wrote based on this psalm.

Posted on December 11, 2020December 10, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Unquenchable Spirit

Here is a sonnet inspired by Paul's words in First Thessalonians, "Do not quench the Spirit."

Posted on November 30, 2020November 25, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Sonnet for Psalm 119

Psalm 119 is the longest of all psalms, and no wonder, as it is a song of praise to God's word. Here is a sonnet that I wrote for Psalm 119, as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."

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