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At the shore Waves wildly testing the beach Blocking out the incessant noise Water still quivering from creation. A gull cries into the vastness Tossing its feeble call against the roar Expecting no echo or reply Instantly muffled and hushed I too call into the deep Are we alone, is all yet...

Or Natsrayas, or Nazoreans, or Nazarenes (but not Church of the Nazarenes). I would really like to hear from someone who knows or practices this faith. I have read some information but still have questions. Some information appears a little “out there” yet other info is intriguing. As I...

(Poems: 12:24-25) 24: Mary had a little lamb, Its fleece was white as snow, 25: And everywhere that Mary went The lamb was sure to go. “Mary” Not Sue or Wanda. Mary alone was set aside for special blessings. She was favored by God. Wanda and Sue are not...

For some lighter, less serious reading. The Space Trilogy C.S. Lewis Out of the Silent Planet Perelandra That Hideous Strength This series follows the adventures of Dr. Elwin Ransom (a thinly veiled caricature of Lewis himself) from his abduction by...

Foxe’s Book of Martyrs John Foxe First published in 1563, this is the definitive volume of early Christian Martyrs. Beginning with the persecution of Jesus and continuing through William Tyndale, John Hus, Martin Luther and others. This is essential reading to fully grasp Christian history...

Having a lot of idle time recently, I have invested those hours reading classic Christian books. Finding good books has required review of many “Top Ten”, “Top 50” or “Top 100” lists. These are usually based on popularity by sales. Rarely will you find a list where the compiler has personally...

Some say thee, others thou or you, There are ministers, pastors, reverends and priests. Some have a creed, a catechism or tenants, Some use bread, others crackers or wafers, There is wine, and there is juice, Some sprinkle, some pour and some dunk, Some wear robes, others suits or jeans, There...

It was a dream. Me and my brother, together again, Standing in a long line, Waiting for tickets. Every time a window would open, The crowd surged forward. We were separated. I saw him at the front of the line. By the time I pushed forward, He was gone. The man at the window yelled “Next” And...

Church He never spoke with a microphone. He never received applause. He never won a trophy. His name is not written in books. He was never honored at a banquet. His name was never in lights. You never noticed him. He opened the door and waited for you to pass. He quietly gave you his place in...

O God, be Thou exalted over my possessions. Nothing of earth’s treasures seem dear unto me if only thou art glorified in my life. Be Thou exalted over my friendships. I am determined that Thou shalt be above all, though I must stand deserted and alone in the midst of the earth. Be Thou...

A new member asked me a question, "What are you seeking?" Having been blessed with few communication skills I fumbled the answer. The best reply I can give is better explained by A.W. Tozer: "We pursue God because, and only because, He first put an urge within us that spurs us to the...

We heard He was there, just a day’s walk away, The one everyone’s talking about, The one who heals, if they will just come, And sit for a moment at His feet. It’s not so far but he is big, and his mat is heavy too, That is why they asked me to help. They know I am strong and work all day long...

(I hope this is appropriate for this thread.) I would really like to hear about any Christian book(s) that had a profound influence on your "walk". A.W. Tozer's The Pursuit of God is one I have read time and time again. Any recommendations?

Why would God create a Yorkie? I sought an answer in great dusty halls, Searching thick volumes stacked on the walls, Written in languages no one can speak, But found no answers to the question I seek. I climbed the Himalayans to speak to the sage, And sought the witch doctors from every age...

To save some hours of toil and strife; I took a shortcut through the night. The dark enfolded bleak and tight; I fain could rush my urgent flight. My leg encountered unseen rock; That nearly dropped me on the spot. Yet onward in the flowing night; Stumbling through my waxing fright. I heard...

Walking alone and lonely, out to the very end. A narrow sliver jutting into the sea. Cold, unpleasant; low clouds darkly overhead, Flew the wind pushed steady and strong. Below, waves spend themselves orderly against the rocks, Striking in rhythm and great energy, assured and fearless. Spray...

Study the Bible, Lead a biblical life, “The Bible” in twelve easy chapters, Apply scripture to your every-day strife. But something is amiss, It ends empty and wanting, We remain the same, Still hungry and panting. When finally we find, Scripture’s not the goal, But one of His means, To make...

That what is not necessary, For us to know of salvation, Is God’s privileged domain, Not to be disturbed. Obedience and reverence forbid our inquiry, Yet some are passionate to know. But we please God most When we leave it alone. We should seek nothing but God’s Holy will To do less is vain...

You’ll find no ease along the way, No rest, no fame, no answers, no mountaintops, No feast, no festival, no parade and no cheers, Only hunger and thirst and welling of tears. You’ll find stink on the cloths of your fellow man, Bad breath and dirt, foul vomit and spit, There’ll be blood and...

When told of a treasure beyond worth, Its value not equaled by any on earth, There began the quest to possess this trove, Committed, success the only goal. It began with the torn old map as guide, Worn thin by the hands of others, Who had also sought the prize so dear, And said the secret was...