Many people misunderstand Christianity. They imagine it as an escape from the world, a private religion for Sundays, or a spiritual shelter for people who cannot face reality. But biblical Christianity is not about running away from the world. It … Continue reading Christianity Is Not Escaping the World—It Is Learning How to Live Faithfully Within It by Dr. Daniel J. Grace
This story I wrote, called The Christmas Quilt, was written some eight years ago when my family first moved to Indiana from our home in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is a cozy and quaint Christmas read, that brings our Savior into … Continue reading The Christmas Quilt by Leah Beaty | Creative Nonfiction
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The BattleWhere are you Father?I will not leave you nor forsake you.Do you even know what I’m going through?I am the man who has seen affliction by the rod of your wrath.Iniquity was found; you strayed from my preordained path.I … Continue reading The Battle by Aaron Edward Olson | Poetry
West ComplexNightmares in my cell, layin’ on this cold cementWhite-walls in my visions, sweat pours out as I scream and ventMy flesh rises up to this devil’s entrapmentHated by the world there’s no doubt that I’m God sentHatred… ya’ hatred … Continue reading West Complex by Aaron Edward Olson | Poetry
A Love PoemBy Aaron Edward OlsonUnsearchable beauty I found in thee at lastWhat eyes cannot see how quickly you passIf not for your heart so brave and so boldI’d have lost you my treasure more precious than goldTwo hearts become … Continue reading A Love Poem By Aaron Edward Olson
Cultivate People want likes, look for hot micsBut they don’t care that what they shareIs so much more than just a score.Yeah it’s bad, could be worse.You’re a gift, not a curse.We can see and embrace you.You don’t have to … Continue reading Three Poems from Pat Bergan
Holy SpaceNot necessarily at MeccaEgypt or Jerusalemtoday’s holy placestarts in my small roomwhere I kneelin prayer and receivethe answer in my heartof how to helpmy brotherand godirectly to do itconverting anyand every placeinto an ever-expandingholy space.“And He Did Cast Himself … Continue reading “Holy Space” & “And He Did Cast Himself Into The Sea.” by Michael Shoemaker | Poetry
Painted HandsBright blue eyes find mine,clear as an open window.A silent knowing lingers:I am mother,a sanctuary.Paint-soaked hands reach for mine,a mural of joy.Red seeps into my skin.Red of autumn leaves.Red of spring strawberries.Red stitched through the flag.Red spilled in silence—a … Continue reading Painted Hands by Alexandria Leon | Poetry
CRY HOLY with perfect voicesseraphim’s “Cry Holy”as gossamer veils fadeand all creatures bowexposing the center of firethat casts no shadowas waters divideand mountains splitthe mercy of Christcrucified and piercedto reconcile usworthy to worshipHis name Dr. Roger G. Singer is a … Continue reading CRY HOLY by Dr. Roger G. Singer | Poetry
Title: Before the World Began Scripture: In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began.” — Titus 1:2 (KJV) The phrases “which God, that cannot lie” and “promised before the world began” stood out … Continue reading Before the World Began by Lily Rook | Non – Fiction
Thorsten’s broadsword came down on the table with a bang. In one swift movement, coins and drinking vessels were swept to the floor. “It’s not the gold I wanted! It’s the woman! And what did they do? They plundered her home and killed her family! Now when she looks at me, hatred glows in her eyes like smouldering embers! I gave orders to have them brought to me—not killed!” He was a giant of a man, bred for war, every muscle and sinew fired with passion to conquer. His red-gold mane gleamed in the firelight, like the pile of gold … Continue reading Taming the Dragon Men by Jacqueline E. Waters | Fiction
The Heart’s KeepAfter Rumi Jalaluddi’s The Guest House.“Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”- Proverbs 4:23Your heart is the only family you have.Every day, every night, someone embraces itOr makes a fool … Continue reading Cosmic Serande by Ewurama Tawiah Welbeck | Poetry
The Holy WaterI,like a mothin a cage of waterless land,all things find peace only in prayer.I,need the water that is holy,not to moisten my cracked lips,but to draw the dry well of my soulinto the light,falling upon my eyes,so I … Continue reading The Holy Water by Yucheng Tao | Poetry
Question: How does Judaism view vegetarianism? Is it favored or discouraged by the Torah? The kosher dietary rules do rule out shrimp, lard, cheeseburgers, and lobster, but plain old beef is not on the Torah’s “don’t” list—if prepared following certain … Continue reading How does Judaism view vegetarianism? Is it favored or discouraged by the Torah? by Rick Davis
Alone I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you. – John 14:18 When you are left all aloneon the last glacier,blistered red by ice and sun,and you shiver and sweatas a blizzard of despairpelts sharp sleet at … Continue reading Alone, Precipitation of the Soul, Descending the Mountain – Poems from Cynthia Pitman
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