Christian poetry

  • The Evening and the Coming Day

    This is a poem and a short biography of my great-great grandfather Joseph Addision Scarboro, American Baptist preacher and missionary during the second half of the 19th century and first half of the 20th century. Continue reading

    The Evening and the Coming Day
  • Following Your Heart

    The world says to follow your heart, but what does the Bible say? In my poem “Following Your Heart,” I explore what the Bible says about desire and following your inner voice. Continue reading

    Following Your Heart
  • Holiness

    What is holiness? It sounds so cold and distant to our modern lives. In this post, I explore what biblical holiness really is, and you might be surprised to find the answer. Continue reading

    Holiness
  • How Can Man See God and Live?

    Three thousand five hundred years ago, Moses asked God to show him His glory. God answered, “you cannot see my face, for man shall not see me and live.” In my poem and post “How Can Man See God and… Continue reading

    How Can Man See God and Live?
  • The Power of the Resurrection

    This is a repost of one of my poems about the resurrection of Jesus, but the story following is new. Some people consider Christianity an artifact, but I explain how the God of the Bible is as alive and active… Continue reading

    The Power of the Resurrection
  • Afikomen of the Seder

    When Jesus said “This is my body broken for you,” He broke the middle matzo of the Seder, the afikomen. Read “Afikomen of the Passover” where I show you how Jesus is connected to the afikomen. Continue reading

    Afikomen of the Seder
  • Seder Lamb

    Jesus is the Passover lamb. Check out my poem “Seder Lamb” and my explanation of how He connects to a tradition that began thousands of years before His life on earth. Continue reading

    Seder Lamb