Tag Archives: Poetry

The Invitation

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I know that I have been called. I know that I have been chosen. Called and chosen to be good. Chosen and called to be happy. Yet, I easily get distracted away from my calling. I often forget my chosen-ness. … Continue reading →

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Heaven Breaks Through in Thin Places

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Spirit Moments

There are thin places on earth where the heaven and earth come very close together and the light and grace of God simply breaks through. My life has been blessed with so much more than my wildest dreams. I imagined … Continue reading →

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Pray Without Ceasing

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Spirit Moments

A scenic beach is always a sight to behold The rocks, the sand and the cliffs of gold Such a breath-taking place is easy to have Just let the endless rhythm of wave after wave. Stalactites and stalagmites are also … Continue reading →

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Why light a candle in the dark? Its flame is but a feeble flickering against the power of the dark. Just let the darkness envelope me and Swallow me into nothingness. Why light a candle in the day? Its light … Continue reading →

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Spirit Moments | Comments Off on The Light and Power of Faith

Friday Flashbacks and Flashforwards

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Spirit Moments

More and more these days, I come to a fork on the road And I am at loss on which path to take. I have simplified much of my life that choosing should be easy. Still I come to a … Continue reading →

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Detachment and Eternity

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Try to hold on to a moment and it is gone forever. Never to come again and never ever to be enjoyed. Live the moment and just relish it And it is captured and saved for eternity Etched in the … Continue reading →

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Unique and Special

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I have always loved being a teacher I have found great joy and fulfillment in teaching Oh but I hate being directive and dogmatic Truth is universal; but everyone has his own truth I don’t relish being told what to … Continue reading →

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My Morning Prayer

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Spirit Moments

At daybreak, as another new day dawns Gratefully greeting the morning with my yawns I gather my thoughts and lift up my soul For in my sleep I was again made whole I thank the Lord for a restful sleep … Continue reading →

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Time in the Eternal Now

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I often think of time – it’s such a precious gift But no one knows how much of it we have At times, we let it pass away and just drift At times, for another day we’d like to save … Continue reading →

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Fullness of Life Comes From an Emptying of Self

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I have often wished I were a wealthy man. Then I could be generous and do all the great things I dream of. I have been blessed with sufficiency of material possessions To live a comfortable and relatively easy life. … Continue reading →

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