spiritual poetry
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To Be Human
Jesus died not for angels Nor zebras nor the crane. He died not for marsupials Nor tigers just the same. He wasn’t born a monkey Or any other beast, Though He’s called the Lion of Judah The Lamb of God,… Continue reading
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One Nation Under Man
A house divided cannot stand. It’s like a castle in the sand. It’s like a palace on the shore With a storm coming to its door. A house divided cannot live. It won’t repent and won’t forgive. It sharpens swords… Continue reading
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A New Song
Come and sing God a new song. Come worship! Come join the throng. Let’s dance like David in the street And touch the lives of all we meet. Come, let us climb the mountain peak To shout His name. Come… Continue reading
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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
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Memorial
As you enjoy your Memorial Day, take some time to honor the fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the freedoms we enjoy. This is my poem, “Memorial,” in memory of one such soldier. Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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The Cornerstone
The Hallel is a special reading done every year of Psalms 113-118 only on Passover. In this post, I’ll show you how Jesus is in the Hallel, completes the Hallel, and fulfills the Hallel, as well as an ancient prophecy… Continue reading
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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
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