Religious Poetry

Pastor Brian Matterson leads a community of the faithful at All Saints Lutheran Church in Martin Valley, a suburb of Minneapolis. Brian, a recovering alcoholic with a dogged sense of duty, is trying to handle various everyday challenges with good humor when tragedy strikes: A member of his congregation, Candy Vinter, has hanged herself in her family home. She’d been dealing with breast cancer and the effects of chemotherapy, but even so, the chance that she might commit suicide had never crossed Brian’s mind. When he visits the family, he senses something secret underneath the surface of their grief.

In The Name of the Father is an inspirational novel about faith, family, and the power of forgiveness. In life, our capacity to love and our ability to receive love is learned from those who nurture us. It is cultivated and sometimes destroyed by observing the two people who love us the most. This story is about a young woman named Joy. As a man of God, husband and father, Lester was supposed to be his daughter's hero, instead he became the man she despised, and Joy could not move on until she forgave him.

In the poet's home county of West Yorkshire a few years ago, the Local Authority began converting a series of cow fields at the top of the road into a new cemetery. These poems, in regular, cascading tercets, sparked into being as Simon daily walked the site, with moorlands rising beyond it and the wind turbines of Brontë country to the north, watching the land tamed: eventually the muddy construction scene gives way to fresh headstones and mown lawns, and, during the Covid-19 lockdown, the spectacle of grave-diggers in Hazmat suits and socially distanced funeral services.

It's not the getting there that counts, it's the journey. Join our hero on his often gruesome journey to "the City". The horrors of evil forces try to lead him off the path as others join him on his quest. What or who awaits him? What is this force that compels him to make the trip, with all the dangers that try to ensnare him in their grasping claws and tantalising delights? The settlement of Oasis and the master Gregory wait for him to find his way to them so they can ensnare and enslave him. Somewhere ahead is the City. Will Ruth be waiting for him?

Melody de Lyon's cozy New Orleans bookstore is her pride and joy - until a violent hurricane sweeps it all away. Forced to flee the storm by boat with her ailing grandmother, she wonders how she will ever pick up the pieces of this disaster. Then, in a fevered state, her grandmother utters a cryptic message that sets Melody on the quest of a lifetime: “Go to White Castle.” With nothing left to lose, Melody seeks out the old mansion - a beautiful Southern relic haunted by secrets.

Life is a story worth telling. It is should be filled with laughter and joy. But at times it is the opposite. Where do we turn and what do we do when things don't seem to go as expected, in this ever-changing world of ours? There's hope and light at the end of every tunnel. Could you hold on and cherish life for whatever it brings?

A new destiny is about to unfold. Upon receiving mysterious books from their dying grandfather, 13-year-old Kie Kinsely, and his younger brother, Max, learn of an invisible war that has been ranging for over 2,000 years. Accepting their place in this ancient war as the blade children, the two brothers gain the ability to see angels and demons that roam the earth. Together, along with their guardians, Kie and Max are sent to the spiritual world by a supernatural force.

Cineasta, tarólogo, psicomago, novelista, invitando a una mutación en lo más profundo del ser, explora los meandros del alma humana con 'humildad de perro', sin dictar pretenciosas sentencias de filólosofo o de maestro místico.

T.S. Eliots Lyrik muss man hören wie Musik. Ob in der kraftvollen Rezitation des Autors selbst oder in den präzisen Lesungen der deutschen Übertragungen: Atemlos lauscht man den freien Rhythmen seiner Sprachmelodie, staunt über die musikalische Komposition der Texte und entdeckt, wie aus seinen mystisch-abstrakten Begriffen Bilder entstehen...

In the spirit of Bukowski Diet of a Destitute Poet drags its knuckles raw and bleeding through a furnace or emotional upheavals and let downs. Driven by themes such as the lonely and uncertain life of a writer, the tiny sparks of love a poet clings to, the relentless pressure from society to give up the creative life and conform, as well as the depression that underlies each and every word in this collection. If you're not afraid to be a little broken up emotionally and battered around by some seriously brutal imagery then dive deep into this one and swim through its dark and dire waters.

GOD FEARING ONES: POEMS THAT INSPIRE written by Author Brenda Mohammed is for readers that struggle to read the Bible regularly. The poems within, will inspire readers to delve deeper into the lives of the prophets chosen by God. Your lives will be transformed by these unique poems which reveal the weakness of humankind and the strength of a relationship with God, our Father.. The book provides a solution for readers to search out and read God’s Word.. When you put God first, he will help you conquer the challenges of life, to truly live, and enjoy life the way God intended.. This book is...

What is blurred vision? Is it merely a physical condition, or does it extend to matters of the heart? For Judy Kirby, author of a poignant collection of poems and writings spanning a decade, these questions have defined her life's journey. At the age of 20, Judy's path turned unexpectedly when she was diagnosed with Stargardt's Macular Degeneration. This condition gradually robbed her of the ability to see faces and navigate the world as she once did. The promising future ahead of her, including a college degree in computer programming and accounting, suddenly seemed uncertain

Grant Peeples lives in a pink house. And he is not a poet who writes poems about his cats. Though a cat does get shot in a poem in My Advice to Pilgrims -after it is found killing a bird at the feeder in the front yard. The remainder of the 92 poems here are, by-in-large, void of gunfire. But all are equally unwavering in their own version of in-your-face-ness; and are patently bereft of nostalgia and sentimentality. Each poem seems to have its own point.

Finding God in Abandoned Places is a collection of Christian short stories, largely inspired by a desire to recognize the presence of the Holy Spirit, anytime and anywhere in our modern world. Each story is a reflective, thought-provoking piece on how God speaks to us daily through his word, and how to build upon that for richer spiritual insights.

This is a story about Shelby, a girl who grows into womanhood and learns that the church across the river has much more to offer than just the beautiful sound of the ringing bells that her Mamma had loved. As she grows and develops her relationship with Jesus Christ, she is also torn between two young men and the chance to become a teacher. With God's help, she is able to make the decision to follow God's plan for her life.

This collection of poetry and affirmations will take you on a journey through life, love, spirituality, culture, and consciousness. The themes explored in this book touch upon the common experiences that we all have had and connect us through the collective unconscious. As you listen to these poems and affirmations, not only will you have a glimpse into the life and mind of Healing, but you will also find nuggets that will inspire you to expand your mind, heart, and soul to new levels of consciousness.

Sydnie McMillan, a young Alabama divorcee, could have never imagined that giving to a homeless man would set in motion a chain of events that would change the lives of so many. But when God steps in, you can always expect the unexpected.

Broken down by a variety of subject matter, each section begins with a selection from an interview between NBA star Etan Thomas and political sportswriter Dave Zirin, followed by a Thomas poem and the writings of talented young poets.

Be prepared to be swept away by the captivating poetry in Kunal Roy’s stunning compilation, “Dancing with chaos, whispers of serenity.” This masterpiece expertly combines lyrical verses and musical masterpieces that harmonize in a symphony of emotion. As Roy deftly weaves stories of love and loss, joy and sorrow, hope and despair, the accompanying score will resonate within you, evoking a depth of emotion that will leave you breathless.

Nights at the Turntable is a collection of jazz-inspired poetry by avid jazz lover and poet Nathan Nicolau. Across 20 poems, this collection pays homage to the people, places, and voices that made jazz what it is. Brimming with poetic language and heart, Nights at the Turntable will delight both the casual listener and the most serious jazz fans.