Poems

Unreservedly so

Without a qualm,
   a doubt, or fear,
we belong to
   You, Father,
   not to the world.
No matter the
   picture, the news …

Pick me up

A little person raises 
   both arms up 
To the big person with him. 
It is a natural thing to do—
A gesture …

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Where is God when bad things happen?

Have you ever asked yourself where God is when you’re faced with bad news? We invite you to listen to each episode and discover ideas that spark hope and inspiration.

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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You are in place

You are in place 
You are never out of place, 
never separate from Love,
   always stepping …

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Looking through
   my own
   corners of thought
   I find
one or two
   grand, solid,
   and lasting ideas …

Love’s embrace

Whenever clouds 
    and mist appear
And tumult brings
     a saddened tear,
Resist dismay to see aright …

Must yield

This emptiness 
whispering I’m all alone 
must yield 
to Your 
infinite presence …

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Where is God when bad things happen?

Have you ever asked yourself where God is when you’re faced with bad news? We invite you to listen to each episode and discover ideas that spark hope and inspiration.

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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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Mountaintop view

Elijah encounters God—
   not in force 
but in the compelling fact
   of His presence …

Today’s raindrops

Isn’t it funny how 
today’s raindrops 
pitter-pattering 
against my window 
wash away all remembrance 
of yesterday’s 
sunshine? …

Amen

My attitude is gratitude
for grace in this place
of ...

Unlimited good

If I pray,
   “Dear God, I must
   see evil fall!” 
do I really see
   that God is All? …

Unless you bless me

In nameless place 
a mortal slept and 
dreamt in dust of 
angel thoughts and 
ladders dropping to 
his pillowed stone …

Discern divine presence

The divine presence is found 
in your oneness with God. 
This spiritual power 
imparts goodwill to others 
and promotes …