Poems

Christmas Eve

Late at night, and I contemplate the star,As the three did then.

The man of peace

No! Don't react,Bristle,Snap back,Or judge!

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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 Safety

A safe refuge

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

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Star time

Shadows of darkness may claim their illusion,Claim that night heightens a false sense of fear.

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Jigsaw pieces of patriarchs and prophetsFall into place.
Each new way we see to love and healBuilds upon the lessons learned before.

Peace horizon

A peace more deep-rootedthan an old sequoia tree,a peace more innocentthan the purest springhead stream,a peace more profoundthan the deepest ocean depths,a peace more soundthan the strongest diamond rock,a peace more poisedthan the highest mountain peak,a peace more far-reachingthan the beyondest star,a peace more settledthan the greatest earthly calm—I longed for such a peace as this.

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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.

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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 Freedom from addiction

LOST AND FOUND

I saw that in order to find my life, I had to first lose it—that is, lose all sense of life as material.

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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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Her watchful love

Lydia, faithful Lydia,<em class="footnote d-none" title="*">&lt;em class="footnote d-none" title="*"&gt;See Acts 16:14, 15, 40.

In a flame of fire

Take off your shoes.

God comes first

First the firmament,Then the covenant,Then the testamentof Truth and Love.

My blocks spell LOVE

My letter blocksare lots of fun.

How not to worry

Worry is—my/me thinking.

Daysong

When gray despair clouds over dawn,daysong and sun not come,what can be done?