Poems

THE RIGHT TO CLARITY

Refuse to be confused; declare your rightTo clarity, to steadfast, calm control.

When something's lost...

When something's lostwhich I can't find,I know it's never farfrom Mind.

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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 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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"AS THE TREE FALLS..."

The tree will lie right where it falls,and I will fell it there.

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MENTAL-PICTURE PRISON

I knew her as a shrew and held myself above heruntil she came one day and bade me pray for herand I saw her kneeling, asking God for healingof sin and pain.

SWEET ARE THE USES ...

If I am glad in spite of many tears,In spite of disappointment, loss, or pain,Then I am glad indeed, because this meansI'm feeling joyful for the deepest reasons,Not ease or human happiness or favor.

DEALS

A me-deal is never I-deal.

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Anthology of classic articles III

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

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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 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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Jimmy thinks we're not a whole familybecause at home there is just me and Mommy.

COMFORTED

There was no way, it seemed, to lift the stoneThat was my heart; no way, it seemed, to writeThe beauty I so loved.

What Can I Do?

What do I see?

A DANCER'S BLISS

Presently forgottenhours of disciplined practicenow culminate on stagein effortless extension of leg,dazzling dimension of movement,exquisite expression of Soul.

"AND THE CHILD GREW..."

When the hills around NazarethEchoed with the shoutsOf his brothers at play,Did Jesus join them?

LAZARUS

"He said, 'Come forth!' His love was swift—a ray Along my dark.