Category Archives: Faith and Spirituality

The Value of a Nuisance

When I was in my third year of university, I read the Bible cover to cover in two weeks. This is what caused me, finally, to become Christian. One of the things I noticed immediately was that there were some subtle differences between Paul and Christ that I found objectionable. I have since come toContinue reading “The Value of a Nuisance”

Same-Sex Relationships and Christianity

This past fall, I read two books that were a huge comfort. The first was God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships by Matthew Vines. The second was: Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church’s Debate on Same-Sex Relationships  by James V. Brownson. I was very pleased to read these twoContinue reading “Same-Sex Relationships and Christianity”

Poem: Not Alone

Pain, pain, pain.I struggle to walkMy burden is great.The wind howlsThe storm ragesI grow weary.My voice cries outIn breathtaking despairTears flow down my cheeks.My steps grow slow and heavyFor love of friends and family.I ask for strength and guidanceIt is granted to me.Light shines inBanishes the darkFor a time I am who I was madeContinue reading “Poem: Not Alone”

Poem: What Lies Ahead

As I walked In quiet communion I asked the Lord What lay ahead for me “You will face great pain” The Lord answered quietly “And great troubles A hard road is meant for you A road with few signposts And oft you will be lost and confused Sacrifices you will be asked to make AContinue reading “Poem: What Lies Ahead”

Poem: Your Servant

Drums beat Sounding a rhythm Echoing in sympathy With the pounding of my heart Wind blows Refreshing air over me Filling my soul With the call of my destiny I am a servant of the light Shining in the darkness Crying your name in the silence That echoes all over me I am your handsContinue reading “Poem: Your Servant”

Poem: Pleading With The Lord

I am weary of this world, Lord I am filed with terrible pain Help me find my way Help me do what’s right Guide me to my Source, Lord Guide me through the night I know That I Must become One with the light I know that I can Fulfill my dream Find peace andContinue reading “Poem: Pleading With The Lord”

Poem: Tribute To Easter

A dark cloud covers all A hero is gone Hung upon a cross Hopes dashed People laugh and mock People cover heads in shame Suddenly a voice proclaims “Rise, O Lord Awake Bring light to banish dark despair Give them hope Give them life” The hero rose again Hope was born anew A new dayContinue reading “Poem: Tribute To Easter”

Poem: Cleanse Me Of My Sins

Cleanse me of my sins My lust, my fear, my anger Dark pride Trouble me no more Bitter jealousy Blind me not Leave me be, o Satan For God has called me Into the house of the Lord Cleanse me of my sins Grant me your forgiveness Give to me your strength A light aboveContinue reading “Poem: Cleanse Me Of My Sins”