Poems

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THE STUDY ROOM

Robert L. Gates

Tired, pressed, confused—thought troubled and askew?
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LOVE'S LESSON

Esther M. Scheck Peterson

When I learnedthat good is not gainedthrough strifebut by growing,Love came to mewith blessings—overflowing.

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Shared reflections

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles or download the audio.

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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INFINITE LOVE

Diana Lynn Bowsher

The efficacy of Lovepurifies thought,exemplifies deed,comforts when sought,and fills every need.

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"COME AND SEE"

Daisy Stieber Squadra

Twohearing John the Baptist heraldin JesusLove's luminous Lambhurried with fierce heartbeatsto askMaster, where dwellest thou?
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APPRECIATION

Doris Kerns Quinn

If the trees of the fieldCan clap their hands—Why not I?
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A LIFE TRANSFORMED

Phillip Pluta

One blinding moment of revelation;One glimpse of Truth on a Damascene road;A life transformed—holy preparationTo work through Saul, now Paul, and soon unfoldThe Father's plan to let the Christ be known.

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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.

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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 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 Living the Lord's Prayer

'OUR FATHER ...'

The Lord's Prayer sparks the recognition that divine Love is always with us.

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"SUCH AS I HAVE"

Althea Brooks Hollenbeck

As I sat bowed, at the gate Beautiful,miserably cowed, like a lame seagullfrom far and tossing waters cometo land to beg a crumb,Peter spoke:"Such as I have give I thee";and something awoke inside of methat lifted me up—free!
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MIND'S KINGDOM WITHIN

Candace T. Purser

Got to think,Exams are near,I wander into oblivionTo eradicate my fear.
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QUIET

Kate Holland Patton

"Be still, and know.
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NEW RELEASE

Margery MacDonald Cantlon

In season, purgeof old conventionssees emergethe new dimensions:
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TODAY

David Littlefield Horn

The Christ, a presence deep withinYour heart, which bids all fear depart,Speaks not of joys that might have beenOr contests you have yet to win,But of today, to help you markYour progress in compassion's art.
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ANSWER THE CALL

Godfrey John

Answer the call,the cry in the root,the longing awake in a bird's throat.