VIII.
illumination
darkness does not understand
light of world shines
IX.
pure light shines boldly
on both good and evil thoughts
exposing our hearts
X.
light of truth brings joy
but guilty hide in darkness
cling to familiar
joy of light series
25 Mar 2019 Leave a comment
in haiku series Tags: darkness, guilty, hearts, joy, light, truth
the treasure
11 Mar 2019 2 Comments
in free verse, scripture Tags: authority, book, letter, life, sword, truth, Word
Skeptical about the Bible? Try reading one of the New Testament gospels, the book of John. We all have questions! See post by former agnostic, The Sylvr Pen.
diversified volumes form unique collection
library referenced by love’s common theme
more than mere letters forming words
more than simply words on a page
voluminous, luminous top-selling tome of
truth verified on authority of one true author
a long-ago breathed, still breathing book
a living letter made alive by the lord of life
logos, the Word made flesh, God himself
fleshed out in gracious words of his son
sword of spirit that pierces mind and soul
cuts through deceit, defends against evil one
map to precious treasure of kingdom is not
to be pirated or buried but diligently studied
spill the treasure out to be spent by beggars
memorize the map to find the only way home
free image – pixabay
ephphatha: be opened
13 Sep 2016 18 Comments
in prayer, quadrille, scripture Tags: grace, hope, love, shepherd, truth
Prayer in “quadrille” form, exactly forty-four words…link to dVerse Poets
Open my hands
to receive extravagant grace
Open my ears
to hear shepherd’s voice
Open my eyes
to see beauty of narrow way
Open my mind
to know transforming truth
Open my mouth
to speak words of hope
Open my heart
to love courageously.
Jesus spoke “Ephphatha!” to deaf/mute man (see Mark 7:31-37)
hideous powers
24 Mar 2016 2 Comments
in tanka Tags: evil, peace, truth, violence
world of violence
when we tolerate evil
cultures in rubble
align to higher standard
pursue peace with sword of truth
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (Ephesians 6:12)
what is truth?
03 Feb 2015 1 Comment
in cinquain Tags: crucified, face, Pilate, truth
even
when Pilate was
looking truth in the face,
he questioned and crucified him
…like us
two + two = four
28 Apr 2013 Leave a comment
in Uncategorized Tags: truth
Knowledge is factual, whether or not we learn it.
Truth is timeless, whether or not we believe it.
Love is powerful, whether or not we practice it.
Beauty is exquisite, whether or not we behold it.
God is present, whether or not we recognize Him.
