Mother of Sorrows
I’ve held my son in my arms today. It was so long since last I did that. Years. For three years now he has been dying to me, a little at a time. I suppose…
Tag: Christianity
The Divine Doctor: Suffering and Healing in the Christian Life
“Jesus told him, ‘Go your way; your faith has saved you.’ Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way.” Marvelous, the ease with which Jesus, the Son of God, cured the sick,…
Easter in My Landscape: Celtic Reflections on the Season
It is through the ‘Book of Nature’ that I came to Christ. My journey to faith was through a sense of the divine in all things, and some wonderful messages of Truth which I saved…
What the Donkey Saw
Author’ Note: In the heavenly song of the angels that Avi hears, astute readers will recognise my own Latin translation of “Listening to You,” from the Who’s rock opera, Tommy, without which work I would…
An Aluminium Walking Stick on Calvary
By Lawrence "Mack" Hall Word Count: 92 Rating: G (suitable for all audiences) Summary: An old woman knows it will not be long before she can lay down her cane... An aluminum clank walking stick…
His Gift to Me
Every night a different traveler passes through the town, Seeking out a place to lay his dusty and weary head down. The inn provides an oasis from the dirty road As men, women, and children…
For Those Who Grieve
By Thomas H. Johnson, Jr. Word Count: 67 Rating: G Summary: A short poem bearing a message from the Lord. Worry not, my child Your dear ones are with me Don’t cry, be at peace They…
Christmas Poem
By Martina Juričková Word Count: 90 Rating: G Summary: A poem about the joys of Christmas Listen to this Christmas poem; wonderful, the warmth of home when mum’s baking cakes and more while just beyond the…
In Defense of Santa Claus: A New Understanding of a Timeless Tale
I was a firm believer in Santa Claus until I turned eleven years old. After all, it was always the villains or grumps who doubted the Christmas magic, never the characters I admired and wanted…