Christian Meditative Poetry to Encourage and Challenge
Posted in Easter, POEMS, Poems Old Testament on Mar 28th, 2010
As we contemplate Easter and the cost of the cross Isaiah 53 is a powerful place to begin. In this passage Isaiah eerily predicts the death of Christ and it challenges me afresh, how should I respond to the costliness of the gift given? Isaiah 53 vs. 1-7 – Like A Lamb To The […]
Posted in POEMS, Poems - Easter, Poems New Testament on Mar 21st, 2010
As Jesus continues to try and explain what lays ahead, the disciples continue to be perplexed and confused about what he was meaning. With the benefit of knowing how things transpired we can see what he was saying. Yet do we seek Jesus enough, do we trust him enough, for he is the way, the […]
Posted in Easter, Poems New Testament on Mar 14th, 2010
As Easter comes upon us it is timely to revisit John Chapter 13 onwards. The final night before Jesus’s death and we see him telling his disciples some hard truths, which they struggle to grasp These few verses demonstrate their uncertainty John 13 vs. 18-22 – Jesus Predicts His Betrayal “I am not saying these […]
Posted in POEMS, Poems - Psalms on Mar 7th, 2010
God desires, requires our whole-hearted praise. We are called to both be wholly devoted, and holy. This Psalm expresses these thoughts Psalm 103 vs. 1-9 – Let all that I am praise the Lord Let all that I am praise the Lord with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I […]