Poems

A portrait of the Artist

Long before we knew Him wellHe knew all of us:He was master of formand metaphor

Where I find God

Through a shaft of moonlight,or sunlight making "diamonds" on the snow,Through a child's bubbling laughteror an adult's quiet glow,Through the satin sheen of a tulip's petal,or a hummingbird'sattraction to the nectar deep inside.

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A spiritual approach to mental health

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

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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God hears

Whenever we pray in secretLips mute and senses stilledGod hears our unspoken yearningLove answers every call

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Seen and heard!

In a window next door to our new place,from the home of neighbors we don't yet know,a light always shines through night, andfog and dark in day as well,sending a sense of comfort out asif to show no one is apart, alone.

In all I write, reflect

Guide Thou my hand, O Lord, today,As I essay a line.

A waking moment

The strength of Love holds youin Her wisdom,like an infant deep in a mother's hug.

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Anthology of classic articles

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

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A spiritual perspective on politics

We've gathered a variety of guests for this series, each with wonderful spiritual insights and proof that these spiritual ideas are effective—even for something that looms large, like politics.

From Faculties indestructible

MAN'S DIVINE HERITAGE

Man's divine heritage as the son of God is not a promise, but is the present fact; it is one's true state of being.

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From Free from Contagion

Bringing our prayers to the threat of contagion

Prayer can lift us out of the swirl of fear, and it can be a calming, healing influence in our communities as well.

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Pray. Listen.

The prayerful heart shall hearthe sound of a fist becoming unclenched,the sound of the rain hundreds had prayed forfinally, gratefully, soaking the earth.

On caring for disciples

"I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

Forgiveness

Oh, Absalom! Your brother'sevil deed led me to wrath,and you to hate.
Father, teach me to reflect Your mercy, to prayunderstandingly.

Works

Why is itthat we talk so muchwhen works not words defineour worthiness, our vision clear,our oneness with eternal Mind?

Unfailing impetus

Convinced that I wasstruggling in vain tobreak concrete-hard habits,dull resistance,disastrous upbringing,just then.