Poems

MAN'S WORK

Who sketches distorted views of life—picturing self in a role of strife,driven by time, a ruthless master,ever prodding men to pull fastertheir load of responsibility?

IN HIS PRESENCE

There is a quietness.

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Shared reflections

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From Pregnancy and childbirth

For expectant mothers

The more fully we accept the spiritual nature of birth, the more effortlessly we can demonstrate that nothing has occurred from which one needs to recover.

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TWO VIEWS OF DAWN: A PARABLE

To unillumined eyelight reappears,rising above the rim and finding me.

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"PEACE ON EARTH"

Love is blessing you and me,Blessing all humanity,Even those who disagree.

THE POET PRAYS

Set my lines to song, dear Lord;Give them resonance and beauty.

COMPLETE

I am complete, for Ihave put my hand in Thine,O God.

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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 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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For expectant mothers

The more fully we accept the spiritual nature of birth, the more effortlessly we can demonstrate that nothing has occurred from which one needs to recover.

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THE HEALING CHRIST

The healing Christ is here—today.

SPIRITUAL SECURITY

The young boy Joseph was just as securewithin the pit as his brothers werewith the sheep.

THE FRAGRANCE OF HER NAME

She made the name so lovely—one to beFilled with the fragrance of fidelity;For who can speak her name and not recallRuth's life?

BATTLE HYMN

O David, with so small a stoneYou brought Goliath low!Oh, may your courage cause us allTo run to meet the foe!To choose our stone, washed pure and smoothFrom any taint of fear—And use our sling, the Truth upheld,And know that God is near!

FULFILLMENT

In Soul's completeness grows no might-have-been,No blighted blossom powered to beginBut not fulfill the loveliness of Love;

PRAYER BEFORE PUBLISHING

Let me consider well what I would saybefore each word leaves facile tongue or pen;let what I publish humbly point the wayto healing Truth for suffering, seeking men.