Poems

Star of wonder

Perhaps the shepherds saw it first,Those faithful, humble seekers for the light.

On bended knees

I bend my knees todayIn awesome gratitude.

Audio Collection

Where is God when bad things happen?

Have you ever asked yourself where God is when you’re faced with bad news? We invite you to listen to each episode and discover ideas that spark hope and inspiration.

From Safety

A safe refuge

Trust in God opens the door to a safe refuge, always available and always at hand.

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In awe of Love

Teach me how to love, O Lord.

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Am I my brother's keeper?

My brother needs a helping hand—Dear brother, put your hand in mine;I have placed my hand in God'sAnd He will clasp it close.
The Lord is my shepherd;I shall not want.

No idols—only heroes here!

Lo, the idol!Look at the form,Golden exterior,But hollow within.

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A spiritual approach to mental health

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on mental health—and find hope, even healing.

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Shared reflections

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles or download the audio.

From Overcoming grief

What death does not do

We go on gaining moment by moment in the understanding that God is the only real Life.

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From Church

The demand for church

I like to think of each church that grows up in a community as that community's answered prayer for the presence of the saving Christ—the message of God's love for humanity.

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A psalm of summer

It's a day full of birdsong and bloomings,when heat has at last settled in,reaching the extremities—some collective, remembered fear of heat lingers—the locusts are silenced by a low-flying helicopter, briefly.

Well-loved child

Ever felt affection-brimmed,filled up with love for someone dear?

Because she knows

Mother's calm,though night will fallspreading darkness over all.

Prayer for peace

Oh God,help Hagar stop her weepingand Sarah begin to laugh once more.

I heard God call

I lay on an altar, Lord,To subtle and foolish sin.

Certainty

There's only one Mind, now.