Poems

Condition of progress

Honesty answered firsta blunt, uncompromising "No"While False Humility rationalized"It's not to be expected!"Self-Righteousness.

More than a quilt

The light of Christ is not a patchwork quiltIt is a seamless garmentSo we cannot be satisfiedwith stitching our lives togetherinto pleasant little patternsThe only real patternis the one of transfigurationThe light of Christ is a transformernot a seamstressThe Christ not only mends, it restoresand renews and reveals what already always has beenAnd every time we part withour preconceived pieces,our this-is-how-it-should-work-out outlookwe are blessedand robed in light,a light that also warms the world,the Christ light, which is not a quilt butthe Comforter.

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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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"...now I see"

Like the man Christ Jesus healed of being born blind,Or like being born blind,I found my entire being mentally deepIn a world of darkness,Not discerning the truth, the light.

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Sometimes angels

Sometimes angelsgently rest on consciousnesslike quiet flutterings of doves.

You are needed

If you would be a candleprepared to light earth's dark,your heart must be a ready wickawaiting Spirit's spark.

Alone with God

Alone with God?

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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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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 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 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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A Reading Room is ...

Yes, a Reading Room isMore than a reading room.

The ultimate weapon

Basic training:"The mission of the soldier,"They told us,"Is to close with and destroyThe enemy.

The Christ appears

The fourth watch—Can seem the darkest hour of the night,When sea is tempest-tossed

Moving day

I may say goodbye to my house.

Where are the boats?

Challenging times.

The kingdom within

As a crocus expands in the sunAnd contracts in the cold,So we, beneath the healing touch of Love,Put forth our petals and shineWith a reflected radiance not our own.