Category: Original Poetry

I’ve been writing poetry since I was a child. I love the juxtaposition of words and the intense feelings that can be inspired through this art form. Poetry is the music of the soul.

FROM THE ASHES OF SEPTEMBER 11

Image of the World Trade Center after the September 11, 2001 attacks with smoke billowing from the Towers.

September 11 changed us. So much was lost that day. Lives, landmarks, and our sense of security were shattered. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11. Twenty-five years have passed since that horrible day. For the generation that lived through those hours between 8:46 and 10:28 am, we can still tell you exactly... Continue Reading →

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KNOWING JESUS

Image of Jesus walking toward a group of people with a man holding scrolls with verse from Galatians 3:24 about knowing Jesus not just the Law.

Knowing the Law and knowing Jesus are two different things. I’ve always known what sin is. I’ve sinned anyway. Until I knew Jesus, sin won. Knowing Christ means sin no longer wins. A Poem inspired by John 1:17 The Law was given through Moses. Grace and Truth are revealed through Christ. God wrote the Law... Continue Reading →

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SHIFTING SAND

Image of a house built on a rock and a crumbling house built on shifting sand with verse from Matthew 7:24.

I spent so many years trying to build contentment and peace on shifting sands. My foundation crumbled again and again. Sand could never bear the weight of my sin. Only the Rock. Matthew 7:24 So much of my life  built on shifting sand, dragged by the tides, and buffeting wind. Tossed on the rocks, of... Continue Reading →

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THE WALL OF SEPARATION

Image of a work-gloved hand building a brick wall with verse from Ephesians 2:13-14

Christ destroyed the middle wall of separation on the cross. Why then do we keep trying to rebuild it? Ephesians 2:13-14 The middle wall of separation was broken down by Christ. And still we toil to build our own, With bricks so deep and high. One brick filled with hatred. One filled with contempt. Another... Continue Reading →

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APPROACH THE CROSS OF GRACE

Drawing of Jesus with head lowered wearing the crown of thorns with bible verse from Isaiah 53:5.

You don't have to be perfect to approach the cross. You only have to accept Christ as your Savior, believe that He died for you, and repent. Christ has already done the rest. Isaiah 53:5 Approach, approach, the Cross of Grace. Look upon His holy face. His blood-stained cheeks, a crown of thorns. Look upon... Continue Reading →

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