More Than Poetic Musings

"Poetry reaches to the realm beyond the world of sight and sound to reveal what our senses long to see and hear. It is the language not...

In his New Year's Day devotional, our pastor gave us the challenge of reading through Psalm 119 and writing a poetic expression of God's...

"Return to your fortress, O prisoners of hope..." Zechariah 9:12a C.S. Lewis once stated that a successful children's story isn't written...

For months I have had this phrase from Ephesians 3:19 rolling around in my head, "that you may be filled to the measure of all the...

"...for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I...

Proverbs 3:5-6. I would venture to say these two verses rank up there in the top 100 verses to memorize. It was number 87 on one list I...

"For the LORD is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless. O...

When I named this site “More Than Poetic Musings” it was my intention to do more than just put my poetry on the page. Today I have the...

I have started this new year with a study of the book of Nehemiah. As part of the reminder of the history of the book, the study guide...

I have had this phrase stuck in my head for about a year. Psalm 23 is supposed to be a favorite for those who grieve. The Lord being our...

Based on Isaiah 61. To the poor, the good news will be brought To the brokenhearted, healing will be wrought To the captive, freedom will...

Have you ever wondered about how much God enjoys the seasons? As I sat in a chair on my patio a few afternoons ago, a cup of steaming...

From Isaiah chapters 40-49 Marking the expanse of the heavens Marshalling the starry hosts Beckoning waters from the desert Power...

I wish I understood Biblical Hebrew better. I've been camped out in Isaiah chapters 40-48 for a few weeks. It's such a beautiful...

I heard a powerful message on Matthew 5:21-26. The sermon was illustrated by the pastor picking up stones to represent all the hurtful...

This is based on the four themes of who God is in Psalm 62: rock, salvation, fortress, and refuge. My Rock... Mainstay constant and...

Push back the walls This space is too small To hold You; contain You For me at Your feet to fall As Your presence comes down To us...

Let my spirit fly free Soaring today Let my spirit fly free Under thy wings Let my spirit fly free Covered by love Let my spirit fly free...

I worship You I let go of myself And I worship You My heart is lifted up I worship You Our spirits intertwine And in Your arms Your love...