To be Ordained; a spoken word poem about ordination
Poetry

To be Ordained; a spoken word poem about ordination

There’s a man, standing tall and proud, With a sense of purpose, he’s not allowed Anything to stop him on his way To become an ordained minister one day. He’s walked a path that’s not always clear, Faced fears and doubts, but he’s still here. And now, as he stands […]

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Raging Fire: A spoken word about society
Poetry

Raging Fire: A spoken word about society

Anger boils inside me like a raging fire As I look around at a society that is so divisive and unfair How can we claim to be free when discrimination is still rampant? Racism, sexism, homophobia – it’s all still here, lurking beneath the surface It’s like a sickness that […]

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My Journey; a tribute to my husband’s love.
LGBTQIA+ Poetry

My Journey; a tribute to my husband’s love.

Let me tell you about my journey, my struggle, To find love and acceptance in a world so brittle, I fought against the odds, and rose above the fray, To find a love so true, in every single way. It started with a spark, a glimmer of light, In a […]

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The Music of Whitesnake and the Lenten Season
Lent

The Music of Whitesnake and the Lenten Season

“Here I Go Again” is a popular song by the British rock band Whitesnake, released in 1982. While the song is not explicitly religious, it can still be seen as reflecting the themes of the Lenten season. Lent is a period of forty days leading up to Easter, during which […]

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A short post about my favorite hymn!
Bible Poetry

A short post about my favorite hymn!

“Take My Hand, Precious Lord” is a gospel hymn that has touched the hearts of many people over the years. Composed in the 1930s by Reverend Thomas A. Dorsey, the song was inspired by a tragic event in his life. Dorsey’s wife died during childbirth, and he was left alone […]

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A Blessing for Churches (Irish Blessing Style)
Poetry UCC

A Blessing for Churches (Irish Blessing Style)

May the blessings of the Almighty be upon the UCC Church, both near and far. May the community be strengthened by the grace and love of God, and may the spirit of Christ be present in every heart and every act of worship. May the light of faith guide the […]

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