This poem, from my book A New Song, was written as a personal response to Psalm 145. Read more
Poetry
Spirits In Bondage: A Cycle of Lyrics – C.S. Lewis
When we hear the name C.S. Lewis most people typically think of Narnia and Aslan, Mere Christianity, or The Screwtape Letters, for they are some of his most popular writings. Rarely, however, will anyone think of his poetic work Spirits in Bondage: A Cycle of Lyrics, but poetry was his […] Read more
The Blast of His Breath
The breath of God blows soft and sweet and gentle in my ear. A quiet voice in noisy heart leading the listener’s ways. But O, beware, forget not true, his wide and varied will — That simple breath that guides our steps can kingdoms great destroy. Trees bending deep on […] Read more
Blood and Tears
Love and fear flow mingled down to chest from chin and cheek, A just response to God’s great power displayed to all men meek. His voice clear roared from heavenly throne drove men unto their knees, A moment’s flush, fear’s trembling hand, near love they longed to see. Shrouded in […] Read more
The Beasts of the Crack
At first, it was just a crack – a small fissure between blocks – but even the smallest opening invited them in. I laid traps near the crack, minimizing the incursion, killing the beasts and living free. I covered the crack, filled it with putty and concrete, but over time […] Read more
Psalm 119 – Yodh: Persistence
This poem is taken from my book, A New Song, (Westbow Press, 2016) and can be found online HERE. Read more
Psalm 119 – Teth: A Loving Return
This poem is taken from my book, A New Song, (Westbow Press, 2016) and can be found online HERE. Read more
Psalm 119 – Heth: The Lowest Truth
This poem is taken from my book, A New Song, (Westbow Press, 2016) and can be found online HERE. Read more
Psalm 119 – Zayin: Questions from a Failure
This poem is taken from my book, A New Song, (Westbow Press, 2016) and can be found online HERE. Read more