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”
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Poem: Balanced
I have walked many roadsIn my life thus far.I have takenThe road less traveledAnd forged my own pathThrough fire, fog, and storm.All the time you were with meGently by my side.Now I am balancedForged strong and pureAble to sense youIn darkness and in light.Life still has strugglesLove, work, and faith.At times I still stumbleEven fall.ButContinue reading “Poem: Balanced”
Poem: Suffering Servant
PainPain fills my being.My heart clenchesMy eyes waterMy breath quickens.I amA suffering servant.Honor and loveHope and faithAnd strong determinationThese keep me moving on.“Why must I suffer so?”I cry to the Lord.The Lord answers me:“To teach others.To teach yourself.To forge youInto a shining light.”Peace fills me.I feel refreshed.RenewedI walk on.
Poem: Lord Of Night And Day
Close your eyes.Listen.Can you hear it?Can you seeWith sight beyond sight?When winds howlWhen thunder crashes;When seas rageWhen everything is dar;When all seems lost;God is there.God is Lord of night and dayOf all creationOf all time,God is always with you.I am full of darknessFull of painGod is always with m.eHe always has beenHe always will be.CloseContinue reading “Poem: Lord Of Night And Day”
Poem: Somehow Apart
I sit and thinkA faint smile crosses my faceYet my eyes portray my pain.I am with themYet somehow apart.I love themFully and deeply.I take joy in their companyLaugh and playYet always the knowledge returns.The knowledge of painThe knowledge of darkness.“Lord,” I cry,“Why must I suffer so?Why can’t I be one with them?Why must I beContinue reading “Poem: Somehow Apart”
Poem: Time Of Waiting
This is a time of waiting.WaitingFor a job.WaitingFor community.Waiting for love .“How long must I keep waiting?”I cry to the Lord,“When will I be free?”“Soon”, the Lord answers me,“My beloved child.Soon.”Days turn into weeksWeeks turn into monthsMonths turn into yearsStill I wait.Now each day becomes a challengeI struggle to riseI struggle to stay awakeI struggleContinue reading “Poem: Time Of Waiting”
Poem: Can You Love A Marked Man?
Cold, cold lonelinessRaises questions in my heart.Why no romantic love?Am I so unlovable?Why?Possibilities sort and siftCircle around and aroundOnly one conclusion keeps remainingA marked man I am.Marked as just that extra bit different.Maybe conscious, maybe notThe recognition of what I amBarricades the heart against my love.“Can you love a marked man?”I cry,“Can anyone love aContinue reading “Poem: Can You Love A Marked Man?”
Poem: Voices Of Creation
Listen, childCan you hear it?No, no, not with your ears onlyBut with your wholeBody, mind, and soul.Now do you hearThe voices speaking to you?The trees and the grass, rocks and seasThe birds and snakes, bees and deerAll creaturesAll creationSpeaking to you?“That’s animism,”The doubters say.“No, truly,”I reply,“It is the experienceOf a life spent learning how toContinue reading “Poem: Voices Of Creation”
Poem: Never Alone
I walk through the night.Aching pain fills my heartCold, cold loneliness fills my soulTears struggle to burst free.My mindMy beautifully stubborn mindRefuses to let go.Maybe..No!Maybe it would be better…No!…if I diedNo! It would not!Steadily onward I treadFighting a battle none can seeDrowning in the dark.“Venti hot chocolate, please,”I say to the barista.The warm drink inContinue reading “Poem: Never Alone”
Poem: The Difference Choice Makes
Chink. Chink. Chink.Thud. Thud. Thud.Smash. Smash. Smash.Again and againThe knowledge of my alonenessThe knowledge of myselfThe knowledge of my purposeIs hammered in.I put up walls around my heartDark knowledge tears them down.Bleak, hopeless pain fills my soulI cry a soundless lament.I scream to the LordAsking,“Why me?”Pleading,“How do I bear this pain?”The Lord answers me,“You, becauseContinue reading “Poem: The Difference Choice Makes”
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