Little could I imagine
how my life would change
at that beginning of the time set apart
to study your holy word
How you would bring her into my life
her daughters too
bringing me joy beyond belief
a f...
Aware of his power
the man called on the Lord
asking for healing
for Christ to so choose
Healing coming
in the choice of Christ, to love
to serve his brother
in his time of need
We too, you and I,
t...
even the crumbs
the crumbs of our faith
power to heal
to change lives
the little bit we can comprehend
that portion we understand
morsels alone
enough to bring us comfort
to give us hope
to steel our ...
partake in the meal
food for the soul
even crumbs enough
a miracle to behold
hearing the spirit
a turning of the path
the dogs at your feet
becoming children,
the sheep of your flock
brothers, sisters...
In the story of our church
working in the same manner
sharing bread with each other
at the altar rail
sharing bread with our neighbors
at a table we share
sharing bread with the world
through the mone...
In the words of the scripture
a challenge to our assumptions
our comfort, our habits
All equal, no preference given
the rich, the poor
those like us and those not
all our brothers, our sisters
equal m...
As a people, as a congregation
as a people of faith
claiming the name Christian
followers of Christ
Offering ourselves
to all of our neighbors
none treated better,
none given less
Sharing our table,...
A hard question,
in the words of the epistle
the brother of Christ
speaking to the elite in the temple
how do we treat others
how do I show my faith
do I share equally
with all those in need
do I off...
The image before me
an open hand
the active response
to the words of James
The challenge to our ways
to the measuring of our days
by how we act
more than what we say
giving to all
no one held high
O...
Urgent, important words
living waters, pouring out of me
words that are waiting, ready to flow
washing over me, drenched with the words
urgent words to share
coming when they are ready
where they will...