Psalm 62: Ancient Poetry with Contemporary Power
I explore distinctive poetic elements that continue to heighten the perennial message of Psalm 62.
Poetry Across Time and Space, Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith
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Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith
Fresh Perspective on Women & Poetry in the Bible
I’m one of 80+ contributors in The Message Women’s Devotional Bible, which recently published with NavPress. Check out the 320 devotionals, and 52 character profiles, offered in this version of the Bible.
Healing Words: Poetry and Trauma, Poetry and Politics, Poetry in Daily Life, Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith, The Process of Poetry
How Collaborative Poetry Strengthens Heart Courage [poem & commentary]
Nine poets demonstrate how writing a poem together nourishes the heart, and strengthens courage in chaotic times.
Poetry in Daily Life, Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith
“Lullaby as Lament” [poem and commentary]
My poem “Lullaby as Lament” is a self-erasure. Check out my thoughts on living in authoritarian countries, and how self-erasure can serve as a powerful form of poetry in restricted environments.
Poetry Across Time and Space, Poetry in Daily Life
“Longleaf Pine Forest: A Portrait” [shape poem and commentary]
Check out my poem “Longleaf Pine Forest: A Portrait,” which is a shape poem. I also share some about the qualities of the longleaf pine forest, as well as shape poetry itself.
Poetry in Daily Life
“Night Sky Ghazal” [ghazal poem & commentary]
I’m delighted to share my latest poem, “Night Sky Ghazal,” as well as some superpowers of the ghazal poetic form.
Global Poems: Verse Heard Around the World, Poetry in Daily Life
“Hymn for the Front Porch Rocking Chair” [pantoum poem and commentary]
I’m thrilled not only to share my pantoum poem “Hymn for the Front Porch Rocking Chair,” but also some commentary on the pantoum’s superpowers.
Poetry Across Time and Space, Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith
Bound for Foxe’s Book? [poem and commentary]
My poem “Bound for Foxe’s Book?” explores my own journey with the well-known 16th-century hagiography Foxe’s Book of Martyrs.
Poetry Across Time and Space, Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith
Call & Response: Why Write a Collaborative Poem? [poem & commentary]
What does it look like to write a poem with other people? Here’s the story of one group of contemplatives who came together to create shared verse.
Poetry in Daily Life
Crowdsourcing [poem and commentary]
My new poem “Crowdsourcing” explores how gardening and foraging can shape our relationships.