Poems

Walking on eggshells

Glancing in mirrors, poking and looking,We entertain fears that are lidded, but cookingIn thought—"Am I well?

INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS

Estuary and moon,Evening of calm,Companions strung out along shoreAnd moon path sword-straight to my feet.

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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 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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Faith underground

(Thinking about those whocontinue to love Godno matter what circumstancesthey find themselves in)

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MY PRAYER

Once I prayed,"Make me fast and swift,Lord, like the gazelle.

Not by words alone

I assumed that demonstrationwould follow taut thought-stringing,know-after-know of bright statements.

Practice!

Use what you know.

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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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Changing your world

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series—and discover how your prayers can make a difference in the world.

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 Safety

A safe refuge

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

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The carpenter

The carpenter once stoodat his workbench.

Words and works

Our encouraging others to follow the Christrequires that we prove our faith.

Light

How to reach the world!How to heal the world!
—Christ Jesus

Psalm of peace

Father, we weary of warfare:Girt with atoms,Panoplied with terror,We long for peace.

Notes from a peace lecture

I took notes, wrote them downCarefully, prayerfully:Evil qualities disappearfor want of a witness.