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May our faith never waver as life’s journey brightens with hope.
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(Updated March 17)
Without faith, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible.
From Matthew 8:24-26: “A windstorm suddenly arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves, but He was asleep. And they went and woke Him up, saying, ‘Lord, save us! We are perishing!’ And He said to them, ‘Why are you afraid, you of little faith?’ Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a dead calm.”
Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) was an American educator, philanthropist, and civil rights activist. A daughter of former slaves, she made a significant impact in the lives of many.
This poem reflects upon the consequences of actions by both nature and man. Over the years, these events have included endless examples: earthquakes, drought, tornadoes, wild fires, hurricanes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods, chemical spills, wars, and many more. Where once stood a robust village–which was full of life–now replaced by the marker of an empty, grassy field.
Hidden corner
World’s heartache
Void’s emptiness
Time long ago
Quaint village
Breathing with life
Disaster struck
Shredding life
Snuffing out breath
Natural acts
Or man-made
Crushing spirits
Cataclysmic
Village gone
Quietness speaks
Lasting impact
Death now reigns
Changed forever
No more children
Shops shuttered
Purging future
Sun still rises
Nothing shines
Sunrise crying
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With courage, we can navigate life’s haunted territory. Walking again—past, sacred ground brings freedom.
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(Updated March 16)
No darkness lasts forever. And even there, there are stars.
If you evade suffering, you also evade the chance of joy.
Ursula K. Le Guin (1929-2018) was an American author who achieved success in the realm of science fiction as well as fantasy.
From 2 Corinthians 13:13: “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.”
Searching for God’s Kingdom
Life held back, born of flesh
Restrained by sinful chains
Spirit comes to refresh
Earthbound, God’s grace arrives
Breathing as Son of Man
Eternity opens
Laying out divine plan
Being born from above
God’s Word descends with Light
Son’s faith, unselfish love
Spirit’s mercy takes flight
Believing in Savior
Accepting grace of God
Spirit’s destiny breathes
Trinity, God’s tripod
From Matthew 28:19-20: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
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With God standing with us, we can take another step forward in whatever challenges life sets before us.
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(Updated March 15)
I do not care how dark the night; I believe in the coming of the morning.
From Luke 1:78-79: “Because of the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to shine upon those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Joseph Charles Price (1854-1893) was the founder of Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina. He was a gifted orator as well as a leader in the African-American community in the southern United States. He also served many congregations as pastor.
Tireless hands working
Never, ever complaining—
Around every clock
Well worth morning’s wait
Brewing up coffee’s first cup—
Joy fills every sip
Racing’s Triple Crown
Post time at Merry-Go-Round—
And they’re off. . . again!
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Embracing change is an inevitable life task. When we accept a certain paradigm shift in our lives, it prepares us to discover so much more.
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(Updated March 14)
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