Poems

THE VOCABULARY OF SPIRIT

On all sides we hear hearts crying outin anguish.

AGREEMENT

No compromisehammered out on the anvil of mortal mind,No uneasy truceor apathetic surrender to another's way,

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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 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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Loving Your Neighbor

Ican seewhatspiritual sensesees;

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ANANIAS

"I heard you, Lord: 'Heal him.

"LEAPING, AND PRAISING GOD"

Peter took the lame man by the hand and lifted him.

HOLD FAST

Paul, who had rashly floundered, and mistook his way,blinded by the light of innocence, found his own,and there, in the humbled waiting thought, were sownseedlings of faith that, over the years, were growninto mountain strength.

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A spiritual perspective on politics

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Anthology of classic articles III

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

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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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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FINDING

Watch the truth emerge—swim to the surface—

Sunburst of Understanding

Soon I can see the first glimpse of understanding lightas one catches the glintof the first light of dawn.

NO MORE IRRITATION

Irritationis the sandthat clogs the engineof livingand makes it sputter.

Why Is Christmas?

God's love shonelike a bright starone nightin Bethlehemmany years ago.

LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS

Bedded on barren hillsides of materialism,cloaked in stupefying dreams,through twenty centuriesshepherds have slept unseeing,while above themthe Bethlehem star yet shines.

"FACE ANSWERETH TO FACE"

Your vision in the mirrorIs a replica of you.