Poems

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In the garden

PEARL STRACHAN HURD

Who can tellwhat grief or agonyhis sacrifice assumed?
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Immanuel

MARGARET SINGLETON DECKER

Draw nigh to God, and hewill draw nigh to you

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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 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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First things first

MARY G. MEYER

You?

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Snake talk: trickery

ESTHER M. SCHECK PETERSON

If we want to knowGod's spiritual phenomenon,we'd be wise.
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Immortal resolve

NANCY H. SCOTT

I've never seen a mortal man,I don't expect to see one,And I can tell you that I planTo never see nor be one!
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Led

MARGARET SINGLETON DECKER

I had not even realized I soughtthe truth I never had been taught,but far beyond earth-vision's rangea clearer view awaited changeof thought.

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A spiritual approach to healthcare

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on a spiritual approach to healthcare.

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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 Conquering hate, enthroning peace

Love's triumph over hate

How can we love when others hate? Prayerful turning to God, divine Love, with the earnest desire to express His qualities under all circumstances will give us strength and ability to do right.

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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 tower of Babel

BARBARA DIX HENDERSON

The tower of Babel,earthbound, baseless,bears the label"self-destructive," "faceless"!
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God's love

JEAN ALISON WHITMAN

The reflection of Your love, dear Lord,Is Your greatest gift to me;feel a tender gracious loveFor all humanity.
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To loosen and let—versus holding on

DORIS LUBIN

He wanted to look outFrom the point of his own experience.
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Positive spiritual conviction

ESTHER M. SCHECK PETERSON

Ever since I became awareOf my spiritual identityAs Love's beloved child and heir,I'm increasingly convincedOf Love's ever-loving care—Not only for mine and me,But also for God's entireUniversal family.
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A child's prayer

Darren Nelson

God who loves me through the day,I love You in every way.
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A high goal

THEODORE L. CLAPP

O Father, let me pursue excellenceSo excellence be crowned, not me.