Category Archives: Poetry

Poolside reading…………………………………………meanwhile, back at home Perhaps no psychologist has stressed the need of self-acceptance as the way to self-realization so much as Carl Jung. For Jung, self-realization meant the integration of the shadow. Henri Nouwen I have ascended to the highest in me, and look, the Word is towering above that. I have descended toContinue reading “Sunlight and Shadow”

Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. Hebrews 1 Christmas Eve. The world holds its breath, waiting and wondering. WhatContinue reading “Do you hear what I hear?”

How beautiful upon the mountains    are the feet of the messenger who announces peace,who brings good news,    who announces salvation,    who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” Isaiah 52:7 Glory to God is the highest,And on earth peace Luke 2:14 Said the king to the people everywhereListen to what I say! Pray for peace, people, everywhere Do YouContinue reading “Pray for Peace”

15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph and the child lying inContinue reading “Meditating with Mary”

“The kingdom of heaven has come near.” John the Baptist “The kingdom of God is not coming with things that can be observed, nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There it is!’ For, in fact, the kingdom of God is within you.” Jesus I am waiting, I am waitingOh yeah, oh yeahWaiting for someoneContinue reading “Wait for it…”

Indeed, these are the mere edges of His ways,And how small a whisper we hear of Him! Job 26:14 Grace to you and peace. It is interesting how your perspective can change as the circumstances of your life change. When I have read the book of Job in the past I would focus on his trialsContinue reading “Whispers”

For, if we may trust the superlative wisdom and truth of scripture, the things of God are revealed to each mind in proportion to its capacities; and the divine goodness is such that, out of concern for our salvation, it deals out the immeasurable and infinite in limited measures. Pseudo-Dionysius We have different gifts, according toContinue reading “Pseudo2”

Entering the darkness that surpasses understanding, we shall find ourselves brought, not just to brevity of speech, but to perfect silence and unknowing. Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite Hello everyone.  It has been some time since my last post. I could chalk up this lapse to my propensity for laziness, but in fact there is more toContinue reading “Pseudo”

I’m thinking all the timeThere’s too much on my mindIt seems there’s more to life than just to live it “Too Much on My Mind” from The Kinks’ “Face to Face” album After our Pomeranian died unexpectedly and heartbreakingly, my wife and I vowed to never get another dog.  It’s just too hard saying goodbye. Continue reading “Face to Face”

You were taught to put away your former way of life, your old self…and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds. Ephesians 4 I tried but I could not find a wayLooking back, all I did was look awayNext time is the best time, we all knowBut if there is no next time,Continue reading “Remake/Remodel”