Poems

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Morning prayer

ROSALIND S. JOHN

Father, I'm coming to Youprodigal again—hungry for what You have andtired of what I thoughtwould satisfy.
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A simple birdsong

Virginia Thesiger

The birds of the air collect togetherThe twig, the clay, the straw, the feather;

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Shared reflections

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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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Enoch's walk

MARGARET TSUDA

Was that special walkof Enoch's —when God took him andhe was not—so different from his daily way?

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God's gifts along the way

Dorothy Huntington

Love leaves uslittle gifts along the way.
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Friendship

MARGARET M. N. HIGSON

Our friendship is a young and tender plant:It's not a tree to hang our dreams uponOr bear the weight of mortal mind's demands.
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Epiphany

PHYLLIS STODDARD

Mine are quiet urgings—No histrionics.

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Anthology of classic articles

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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 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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Prayer flight

JACKLYN J. WILLIAMS

First stage (grounded):Father, why must he be like that?
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Where is the Christ?

LAURA ANN BLAIR

Millions have toured the ruins and excavationsOf Capernaum, Nazareth, Bethany, Jericho,The shores of the beautiful Galilee.
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in Love

MARY ALICE ROSE

I knew God couldGod wouldGuide me into love.
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Divine hues

GLORIA CLEMENTS

God's jewel, youare shaped and shinedto color your worldTruth-pure,Love-kind:every facetMind-defined,Soul-substantiated—sealed and signed.