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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, 2020May 4, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 17 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, 2020May 4, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 10 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, 2020May 4, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 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."

Posted on November 23, 2020November 22, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 10 Comments

A Sonnet of Thanksgiving

Giving thanks daily helps us to give thanks in all circumstances. Here is a sonnet that I wrote for Psalm 100, a "Psalm of Thanksgiving," as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."

Posted on November 16, 2020May 4, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 8 Comments

Sonnet for Psalm 121

From where will our help come? Here is a sonnet that I wrote for Psalm 121, as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."

Posted on November 9, 2020May 4, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 10 Comments

Sonnet for Psalm 46

There is a river whose streams make us glad. Here is my sonnet for Psalm 46, reflecting on the idea that God's love for us is like a river, always with us and yet endlessly changing.

Posted on November 2, 2020May 4, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 15 Comments

Sonnet for Psalm 27

Here is a sonnet that I wrote for Psalm 27, as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."

Posted on October 26, 2020May 4, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 8 Comments

Sonnet for Psalm 116

What does it mean to walk before the Lord in the land of the living? Here is a sonnet that I wrote for Psalm 116, reflecting on that question.

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