Poems

Mary of Magdala

"O gentle Mary, don't cry.

DOMINION

First and foremost trustis the important starting place.

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Shared reflections

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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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Equanimity

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INFINITE EXPRESSIONS

Ever changingbetween tides andebbing waves

HYMN

God is the light, and we are His shining;God is the Love, and we are His loving;God is the Life, and we are His living;His is the purpose and strength, we the act.

THE PRODIGAL

Separated and wandering,bound by belief-hardened dreams,randomly roamingin mist-shrouded thought.

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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 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 Safety

A safe refuge

Trust in God opens the door to a safe refuge, always available and always at hand.

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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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DIVINELY SO

Never betrayed, alone, or lostNever dismayed at considerable costNot bounded or bullied by wound-up webNor ensnared in fear's deceitful net

THE REALITY OF MORNING

There are those ominous cloud-mountains againthreatening at daybreak.

HOPE

THINK OF HOPE AS A VERB.

Spirit's season

Under the snow,cradled in dark, richsoil, a seed sleeps.
Help us to understand that peaceable kingdomsare truly possible, well known to You.

STORM STILLING

When our "little ships" seem tossed and beaten,Overwhelmed by tempest's tear-filled tantrums,Let us dress downThe winds of willfulness,The seas of suspicion,The waves of weary worry.