Biblical poetry
Poems
Short scripture-shaped verse — a poem for the day, written to help you see God's word in ordinary moments.
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Perfectly Imperfect
In a world of trying to always do our best, We fret and fuss but might fail every test. God shakes his head with a smile that is kind— “Perfection,” he says, “is a state of mind.” Some say a race is perfect when a person runs fast, But then, someone else will sprint right
Winning with the Last Pass
Writer, you will write till the writing is done, But editing starts when you think you’ve won. You read it again and again, then once more, Till one final pass says, “No edits in store.” Your eyes will catch errors you didn’t foresee, A hiccup, a typo, perhaps a stray extra “the.” You tighten a
The Write Reason
When you sit down to write with sparkle and flair, And hope the crowd will all cheerfully stare, Be careful, dear writer, what goal you pursue— For applause is a toy that won’t carry you through. If claps are your motive and fame is your prize, You may gather some fans and delight a few
Living in the Vine
When branches are healthy and bursting with fruit, The whole world can see that the tree has good root. Jesus said it plainly: “Now here’s what you do— Bear plenty of fruit so folks know I’m in you.” Fruit isn’t lost in the fridge or stuffed in a drawer. You kindly serve others with love
Scattered Light
When at your computer with a spark in your brain, You might wonder if your words sound insane. Remember that influence sneaking in like light— Tiptoeing around and becoming suddenly bright. Your sentences whisper. Your stories may seem Like insignificant ripples in someone else’s stream. But ripples
Dreams in the Night
When the nighttime starts its thinking and your busy day is done, All your thoughts begin to wander where they cannot hide or run. What you ponder in the daylight paints the pictures while you sleep— So the dreams that come to visit are the ones your heart will keep. If your mind is full
Helpers and Hucksters
Oh, the people I meet on this long writing road. Some have lifted my spirit and lightened my load. They point me toward wisdom when I’m feeling lost, And their words are treasures with little earthly cost. There was Cec with his smile. “Write articles? Well, yes.” And that nudge set in motion the su
Hear His Voice
Come bow before the Lord today. Kneel and praise his name. He is the One who made us all. Our Maker stays the same. We’re sheep kept in his pasture with tender, loving care, Oh, if we’d only hear his voice and follow him everywhere. He calls us with a gentle tone, a whisper soft
Better Rhyme
We grumble at change and pretend it’s not so, But change keeps on changing us, helping us grow. God works in the quiet, the slow, and the small— And often we don’t see changes until we’re tall. When writers want better, they practice each day, Rewriting and learning a brand-new kind of way. Just lik
God Revealed in Christ
Long ago and far away, in lands of dust and desert breeze, God used prophets, often to teach, but not always to please. People were encouraged but warned of what God had in store. Each voice a lantern in the night, preparing hearts for more. In these last days of revelation of what is right
Writing Compass
A writer sat wondering, “Oh what do I do? My pages look empty, my confidence too.” God hadn’t said, “Your book will be grand,” For faith isn’t built on what we demand. True confidence grows where God’s words take root— Not dreams we’ve invented in hopes they’ll bear fruit. Faith isn’t from wishing o
We Won’t Bow Down
“Our God can deliver us. We know that’s true. He can do for us whatever he wants to do. But even if rescue should not come today, We still will not bow. No chance. No way. “You can heat up your furnace as hot as you please, Seven times hotter, with a blistering breeze. But