When am I most happy?

Prompt: When are you most happy? Not in the stillness, nor the grand,But in the weave of life’s own hand:When laughter climbs the ancient stair,A grandchild’s breath that stirs my hair.When from the water, sharp and clear,My winter swim dispels the year,And every nerve, alive, awake,Sings with the chill the morning makes.Or when the road …

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I’m Dreaming Of…

This is a performance peice rather than a read poem. It should be read out loud with pauses for short reflection between each stanza. The tone and pace should echo the words and meaning... I'm dreaming of silence,not the kind that comes with snow,but the silence that follows after the shouting,after the endless noise of …

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Four Lighthearted Poems on Acts…

“Paul and the Levitical Pickle” A scribe sat down with ink and scroll,Intent to grasp the Gospel whole.He’d read of grace and Spirit’s flameThen Paul arrived and changed the game. “Now hold,” said Paul, “the Law was good,But Christ fulfilled it as He should.No need for goats or temple ritesJust faith and love and sleepless …

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John – The Spiritual Gospel

A Devotional and Theological Journey Discover the Gospel of John as you have never encountered it before—a theological, historical, and pastoral deep-dive that bridges the world of the first century with the needs of today. This commentary takes readers beyond surface-level study, immersing them in the cultural, political, and religious background of John’s Gospel. Explore …

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Ode to My Modesty (Which Is Obviously Supreme)

Prompt: What’s the trait you value most about yourself? Of all my traits, both bold and bright,One shines with understated light.It’s not my charm, nor dashing grace,(Though frankly, I could win that race). It’s not my wit, though razor-sharp,Nor how I play the angel’s harp.It’s not my art, divine and grand,Or how I fix things …

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Luke – A Gospel of Divine Purpose

A Devotional and Theological Journey (New Testament Theology Book 3) Step into the Gospel of Luke as you have never encountered it before. This expansive commentary takes you verse by verse through the third Gospel, drawing upon the World English Bible (WEB) translation and insights from the Life Application Study Bible (LASB). Rich in theological …

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The Hour That Claims the Heart – a poem…

Prompt:What's your favorite time of day? The Hour That Claims the HeartIs it the blush of morning's break, When night's deep shadows stir and wake? A silent world, brushed gold and rose, Where hope, like a fresh seedling, grows. A stolen moment, crisp and clear, That holds no room for doubt or fear. A promise …

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