Category Archives: Christian Poetry
Man – The Dwelling Place of God (Sunday Quote)
“From man’s standpoint the most tragic loss suffered in the Fall was the vacating of this inner sanctum by the Spirit of God. At the far-in hidden center of man’s being is a bush fitted to be the dwelling place … Continue reading
What I Can’t Do
What I can’t do, LORD, do for me When weakness is my only strength In faintness be my Energy In battle, LORD, be my defense. What I don’t know, teach through Your Word Keep me from earthly wisdom’s bait Help … Continue reading
Breathing And Other Luxuries — Unshakable Hope
Please check out Bill Sweeney’s latest blog post. You will be encouraged. Most people don’t think of breathing as a luxury, after all, even the poorest among us can breathe. They wouldn’t be among us otherwise. Luxury: a condition of … Continue reading
Deconstruction
I am sitting here in the middle of summer, bogged down by winter. In early spring our roof partially collapsed from the weight of ice and snow. We noticed our dilemma in the middle of April after the snow finally … Continue reading
Change
The other day my teenage daughter came to me with a photo of her when she was a toddler. Because we adopted her when she was older, I didn’t know her back then. She told me what she remembered about … Continue reading
Up to my Ears
I awaken with shoulders pulled up to my ears, Greet the morning with worries, with plans and fears. I walk with my back in a terrible mess – “Please hurry! I’m busy! Don’t add to my stress!” I better get … Continue reading
The When-Thens
Beware of the When-Thens. I tell you they are dangerous. As a matter of fact, I have been invaded by them and am only slowly recovering. They are the tiniest creatures, lurking about to discourage their unaware hosts. Like a … Continue reading
