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Joy Complete
Based on: 1 John 1:1-4 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify…
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We Had Hoped
Based on Luke 24:21 But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. When death closes the door and hope is shut Behind a stone — sealed from every light, When the…
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Easter Sunday: Be Thou My Light
This villanelle is inspired by the prayer, Need of Jesus, which is included in Banner of Truth’s collection of puritan prayers. In particular I meditate upon Mary Magdalene who came to the tomb on Easter morning to anoint Jesus’ body. Dealing with the confusion of the empty tomb, she weeps not only…
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Holy Saturday: Five Wounds
On this Saturday of waiting, between Christ’s crucifixion and burial and his resurrection, we are taking time to reflect on the cross. In this sonnet we look at the hands and feet of Jesus in both his earthly ministry and the pierced hands, feet, and side which bear the marks…
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Good Friday: Peter and the Dragon
In Revelation 12, we read of the war between the dragon (Satan) and the woman (the church). Revelation 12:15-17 reads, “The serpent poured water like a river out of his mouth after the woman, to sweep her away with a flood.” The river which the serpent or dragon attacks the woman…
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