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The Sacrifice

April 10, 2020

The Sacrifice is a recorded spoken word piece about the cross in recognition of Good Friday. … More The Sacrifice

Philippians 1:6 says, “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” So, if a hallelujah can still pass these lips Like a cry of redemption from the bottomless pit If the broken pieces still continue to fit … More Philippians 1:6

Let There Be Light

November 25, 2019

We start with nothing. And then, the cataclysm of creation, From void to holy formation, God constructs the first foundation With four small words Let There Be Light And while the beginning is perfect We bear cracks on the surface. Stacks of missed marks And broken hearts And the fear of forever Forever falling apart. … More Let There Be Light

November 7, 2019

I think there’s probably more for you. I think that the God who dreamed up Tides and mountains and the solar system Hasn’t used up all of His creativity. I think your mistakes are forgiven. I think your story matters. I think your past is important But I think there’s probably more for you. I … More More

Love God, Love the City

April 25, 2019

I believe that what is Holy knit cannot be undone Love of God Love of City May the two become one Molded from red clay Praise Him who made me Image of the Father formed and founded on the same day And this is you too His glory shines through Unify the body with the … More Love God, Love the City

New Eyes

March 29, 2019

You’re giving me new eyes There is a weight to everything The spirit is thick It has authority and takes up space You’ve made the dark places new Even the ones in which I was responsible for the darkness You smooth out the sharp edges While sharpening my dull perceptions of you I walk with … More New Eyes

Knocking

March 12, 2019

I’m knocking on the door Like you’ve told me to do The salt and sand are rising up I’ll drown or I’ll break through I’m knocking on the door Like I’ve done again and again I’ve grown quite good at knocking Are you there to let me in I’m knocking on the door With concentrated … More Knocking

Faith and the Struggle of Thinking

January 10, 2019

When I pray, your promises feel inevitable Simply claiming the desires of my heart Reminds me that it’s good to dream It affirms that you’re doing a good work in me That you have plans for me You teach me things about yourself By putting the words in my mouth I’ve prayed truths about you … More Faith and the Struggle of Thinking

Locust

September 18, 2018

August was an east wind A swarm of locust Devouring everything Consuming my spirit, my hope, my focus I shed tears on your unfulfilled promises I hid fears out of fear that they would conquer us I gripped my knees and bit my lip through every sleepless night I spent mornings on those same knees … More Locust

July 11, 2018

Make me tall Make me pretty Give me muscles Fix my teeth Change the makeup of my DNA Make me someone better than me I don’t mind if my hair goes gray But let me keep the hair I have I don’t mind if I have to plan and save But being independently wealthy wouldn’t … More Prayer