Poems

All-presence

If I could think beyond the farthest starThat lights the depths below me and above,However swift my thought, however far,I could not reach the limits of His love.

The Restoration

Dear Galilee, sweet trysting place,Blest memories of thee arise!There have I seen the Master's face;There heard his voice in glad surprise;

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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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Faith

We Cannot always pierce the mistWhich seems to veil the Father's face;But when our hearts are heaviest,By faith, we can Love's image trace.

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"For God is All-in-all"*

I cannot have sickness, for God is my health.

The Awakening

Now to hearts of men are stealingThoughts of Truth that are revealingFreedom as man's true estate;Good as pow'r and all-availing,Over evil's claims prevailing;Love and justice, meekness, mercy,Mightier far than greed and hate.
I know that God is Love and Truth and Life, —     Is All-in-all;I know a list'ning ear can always hear      Love's tender call;And when earth's path seems dark to meTruth guides, if I but lift my eyes to see;And if I listen, watch and work and pray,And strive to walk with God from day to day,I cannot fall; no matter where I goLove is before me all the way, I know.

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Changing your world

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series—and discover how your prayers can make a difference in the world.

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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 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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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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Rejoice!

Rejoice, O troubled heart, rejoice! Know thou that God is near.

Reciprocation

It cannot be that words of cheerI speak to help you on your wayAre vain, since I must brave and clearRemain to hearten you to-day.

God's Man

This mortal man who seems to beIs not the man God made; for heIs perfect, pure, unfallen, free,And in God's image made.

"I will lift up mine eyes"

Lift up your eyes; behold and see,A glorious day is breaking;The light is clear.

My Home

Around me lay the gold and silver sand.

Trust

Just put your hand in His, and say,Dear Father, take command!He'll guide thy craft, tho' storm it may,And bring thee safe to land.