Tag Archives: darkness

Pushing Back the Darkness

  You, LORD, are my lamp; the LORD turns my darkness into light. 2 Sam. 22:29, NIV You, LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Psalm 18:28, NIV Your eye is the lamp of your … Continue reading

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Landmine Craziness

Thirty years ago, I was trained by the U.S. Army to clear landmines.  It was a very interesting experience, as I trained in the heat of a Missouri summer.  Most of what I learned was done by crawling on my belly under … Continue reading

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Light – A Poem of Truth

Pr. Lowe is having a little computer trouble, so I’m helping out and shining a little light into his world and yours today. Light The Light of life Piercing the darkness Illuminating truth Clearing away strife The Light of the … Continue reading

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Luminosity

Luminosity, the state of being luminous, brilliance or radiance. In Astronomy, the state in which a star radiates energy in every direction. John 8:12, “Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you … Continue reading

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Psalm for My Savior

This poem is written in the pantoum form and is based on Psalm 116, which is my favorite Psalm. I find that the repetition of lines in this form lends itself well to Christian poetry of lament and praise. I … Continue reading

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