Tan renga challenge at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai…
sunday morning
all the waves in white
kneeling on the beach © Jane Reichhold
receive a sabbath blessing
from the ocean Creator
© lynn__
photo by lynn
peaceful surf
06 May 2019 2 Comments
in tan renga Tags: beach, blessing, kneeling, ocean, sabbath, waves
relational theology
20 Apr 2018 Leave a comment
in scripture, senryu Tags: creation, friendship, kingdom, refreshment, restoration, sabbath, stewards
work is not the curse
cultural mandate to serve
as garden stewards
observe sabbath rest
cease work, rest mind, worship, feast
to restore one’s soul
creation frolics
play is good theology
praise Lord of the dance
kindred spirits touch
in friendship’s heart commitment
soul intimacy
study the scripture
engage thinking brain in church
inspired intellect
time for refreshment
spirit’s story of kingdom
what if “myth” is true?
Senryu series based on Pastor John Lee’s “refreshment” sermon series.
what time is it?
12 Jan 2015 1 Comment
in Uncategorized Tags: clocks, sabbath, sun, time
man knows not his,
yet, by tracking time,
we try to master it.
shadows on sundials,
changing of calendars,
watching the clocks.
time is cosmic order:
spheres circling suns
moons orbiting planets.
from cradle to grave,
out of crib into coffin,
time carries us away.
memories of childhood,
youth’s fond dreams, our
strength and beauty fade.
we cannot stop time
but perhaps we can
slow it by sabbath;
pause to pray, praise
give thanks for grace,
we rest, he restores!
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Inspired by Jan.11, 2015 sermon by Pastor John Lee on Ecclesiastes 3:1-15
sabbatical
17 Mar 2014 12 Comments
in Uncategorized Tags: benediction, rest, sabbath, worship
1. morning glory
reflective moments
night fades before sun’s splendor
beauty inspires praise
2. day of rest
focus on His word
quiet the soul’s restlessness
renewed by worship
3. fellowship
brothers and sisters
gracious hospitality
share meal together
4. re-creation
wander out of doors
breathe deeply natural scene
rejuvenate mind
5. two or three
humbly bow our hearts
Spirit hears groans of prayers
power is unleashed
6. full circle
meditative mood
full moonrise illumines sky
resting in God’s grace
7. benediction
taking sabbath rest
pause from world’s distracting pace
regeneration
“Rest from Work” by Van Gogh, Wikipedia Commons
