Poems

The Divine Purpose

I do not say, "I will,"I say, "Thy will,"And all the waiting tasks are straightway done,And purposes at variance are reconciled.
Whenever sown within an honest heartThe seed must spring, and safe in thought, must bloomWith fragrance of the sweetest flower.

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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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God Careth for Thee

Child of His caring, why are you weeping,When all about you lie heaven and peace?

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As Far as You Can See

As far as you can see is yours—This, God said unto Abraham,And says again, to you, today.

Mary Magdalene

Mary , when she knew that Jesus satAt meat in Simon's house, came yearningly,For she would prove a grateful trust in himWhose words of sure compassion healed all sin.

Far Horizons

God's call to Abram was to lift his eyesAnd look from out the place whereon he stoodTo north, to southward, and to east and west,For all the land he saw should be his own.

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Shared reflections

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

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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 Overcoming grief

What death does not do

We go on gaining moment by moment in the understanding that God is the only real Life.

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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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Winged Feet

Lord, wing my feet to walk right paths,To follow angel guides.

Song

When inspiration finds the upward way,A song of gratitude for Life shall riseWith joyful flight.

"In my Father's house"

Are you afar from home, beloved one,Lost in a strange land, dark with night and storm,Mourning remembered hearthsides bright and warm,Yearning to know the fearsome journey done?

Be Not Afraid

Be not afraid to stand upon the earth,Since God is near,Though may appearGrim desolation, cruel dearth.

Magnify the Lord

O Magnify the Lord with meUntil His presence fills all spaceIn love expressed, in peace bestowed,In comfort's tender, healing grace.

Love's Lesson

Once I labored hard and long,But my toil was vain.