Tag Archives: Poem on Sunday

Three Times Thirteen

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

May 11th, Our 39th Wedding Anniversary … and I remembered! Three times thirteen has no ‘bad luck’ attached but rather, showers of providence. God’s provision and care, His ‘third strand’ of presence, love and grace that kept us through thick … Continue reading →

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Sunday

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

The sun rises on Sunday heralding a new day a new hope and promises of eternal life

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The Word

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

In the beginning … God spoke into being Ex nihilo from nothing. God’s breath brought forth the stars the atoms me. The covenant Word swept through creation and rebellion empires and kings. His Word sure and firm whispers and roars … Continue reading →

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I Have A God …

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

A reflection on Psalm 91 I have … … a God who covers his children like a mother hen, and whose feathers become a fortress that is a refuge from danger, evil and all that destroys. … a God who … Continue reading →

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To Hear You Again

Posted on November 4, 2012 by

Another morning awakes, and my soul leaps for another word from You. Another reminder of love and place, of family and eternity.    Creation bows before You, each day anew. Birds sing and warble  their praises. Flowers and trees bow … Continue reading →

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Youth

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

“Youth is wasted on the young” George Bernard Shaw Energy to spend on chasing, running and childishness. To have passions that ignite. Intoxicating dreams that abound of worlds and hopes, futures and possibilities. To be young again! To have time … Continue reading →

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Waking Up In A New Year

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

After partying eating and drinking, and after the hugs and good wishes I went to bed. When I woke the feeling of unrestrained joy was tempered. This was another year, there would be pain and loss as well as joy … Continue reading →

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The Innkeeper – Correcting the record

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

I’ve been given a bum wrap. On the night in question I’d gone to bed early. The place was full ‘coz of this census thing. I’ d been busy all day fetchin’ this and  and sortin’ that. And I turned … Continue reading →

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Gladness – a poem reflecting on Psalm 16:9,10

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

Gladness, a safe coat wraps around me in a warm glow that streams from within and radiates out into the world. My tongue thrills, rejoices, sings “hallelujahs” of childlike spontaneous praise, uttering, babbling, outpouring words tumbling, end over end, water … Continue reading →

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What Lord?

Posted on November 6, 2011 by

A short poetic reflection on Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph: What Lord? I can’t believe it! She is a good girl, an honourable girl. She would never betray me!   What Lord? I must still marry her! What Lord? Your Spirit! How … Continue reading →

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