Recently, I posted a blog with one of my favorite quotes about literature which states that, “Literature [is] the laboratory of the human condition.”1 How often I’m reminded of just how true that is! Last night I was reading some selected poems from three late American poets who each reflected various "experiments" into what it... Continue Reading →
A Poem Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien: Exiled
Exiled Lanterns glow Songs and shows The story only grows Laughter comes Tunes and hums Tomorrow never show Feel the rush Take it in Enjoy another spin Dream again Dream again Just never hush It’s when we stop It’s when we reach the top We look around But not a sound It’s only at the... Continue Reading →
A Poem: The Way of Calvary
"God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong" (I Corinthians 1:27) In weakness keep me Quell pride that I may see In sorrows call Man of Sorrows my all My boast is not in mine Glory alone belongs to Divine In weakness show... Continue Reading →
A Poem: By the Will of the Father
Too many times people (myself included) just debate with Scripture, especially on these following truths. I know I often have just sought to defend them and spent too little time glorifying God in them and for them. The further I've gone in my walk with the Lord, the more comfort I've found in the fact... Continue Reading →