The Sweetness of Your Presence
In his poem, “The Sweetness of Your Presence,” Houston Arledge reflects on desiring being in the presence of God. Continue reading The Sweetness of Your Presence
Category: Poetry
Call Me Ishmael
In his poem, “Call Me Ishmael,” Houston Arledge reflects on Ishmael’s relationship to God through the lens of Moby Dick’s narrator. Continue reading Call Me Ishmael
A Love Delayed
In his poem, “A Love Delayed,” Houston Arledge recalls his testimony and waiting on Jesus’s return. Continue reading A Love Delayed
More or Less
In her poem, “More or Less,” Sarah Steele presents a revelation of a husband loving as God loves. Continue reading More or Less
Dayenu
In her poem, “Dayenu,” Sarah Steele explores the significance of this Hebrew word found within the liturgy of the Easter Seder…and now found around her ankle. Continue reading Dayenu
put it out
In her poem, “put it out,” Sarah Steele uses fire imagery to contrast damaging self-thought with a healing speech from a trusted friend. Continue reading put it out
on meditation
In her poem, “on meditation,” Sarah Steele presents a calming guide to the importance of breathing during anxious moments, while also filling the mind with truths found in Scripture. Continue reading on meditation
unplanned guide
In her poem, “unplanned guide,” Sarah Steele reflects on the kindness of a sister in Christ who unknowingly guided her towards healing after a trial. Continue reading unplanned guide
Agony
In his poem, “Agony,” Jeffrey Essmann considers the dreamlike aspects of the Passion as it begins in Gethsemane. Continue reading Agony
The Holy Bible
In his poem, “The Holy Bible,” Jason Kirk Bartley contemplates how the Word of God is alive with power. Continue reading The Holy Bible
We are Moving
In her poem, “We are Moving,” eleven-year-old Lindsey Byrd shares her story about finding
peace in the midst of a recent family move. Continue reading We are Moving
A Hand in the Storm
In her poem, “A Hand in the Storm,” Angela Brinkman reflects on her need for God through all life’s highs and lows. Continue reading A Hand in the Storm
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