Category Archives: Christian poetry

On The Holy Spirit in the Time of Woe (poetry and encouragement)

Posted on November 15, 2023 by pbn

On the Holy Spirit in the Time of Woe

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Part 3: What Happened (And Happens) Next (after Ezekiel got the “tour” of the corruption and idolotry in the Temple walls and after we have completed our investigations today?)

Posted on July 21, 2022 by pbn

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila After Ezekiel’s “tour” (conducted by God) of the hidden rooms and hideaways of corruption and idolotry in the walls of the Temple (see Part 1 ), he began to prophesy and to teach, explaining not only the … Continue reading →

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The Trouble with the World (a reflection on Job 12:7-10)

Posted on July 2, 2022 by pbn

The Trouble with the World The trouble with the world is A or Z Black or White Sharp or dull Us or them.   Meanwhile, In the shadows, Suspicion murmers with Suggestion, Subtlety and nuance Starve for air.   Mockingbirds … Continue reading →

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At the Crux of Jesus’ Plan (Guest Features: Pastor Ron Meyers, Reba Rambo)

Posted on January 11, 2022 by pbn

At the crux sum and substance long and short central t’all Jesus Christ at the cross Him crucified for our redemption always His plan that we can come just as we are– that I can come just as I am … Continue reading →

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A Little Christmas Present of Encouragements for Christmas, Present

Posted on November 30, 2021 by pbn

Click on the title to open the e-chapbook. For the Workers Late in the Fields          Poems of Encouragement for Such a Time as This              

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On the Virus That Is Not Science…

Posted on October 2, 2021 by pbn

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila One of the politicians proclaiming the glories of a certain medical product and protocol has now gone religious, it seems, passing along prophecies and platitudes from her god. In a way she’s right, though. But where the … Continue reading →

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How Shall We Now Live, 13: It’s Times Like This We Need the Poems

Posted on June 19, 2021 by pbn

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila Access entire series here. It’s Times Like This We Need the Poets …who bid us follow them beneath the tides, metaphors luring  to sunken treasures and ancient krakens (lest we forget)

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How Shall We Now Live, 10: Got Wheelbarrows?

Posted on June 8, 2021 by pbn

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila Access entire series here Do you not say, ‘There are still four months, and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I tell you, raise your eyes and observe the fields, that they are white for harvest. (John 4:35) I … Continue reading →

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His Yoke (poem)

Posted on May 15, 2021 by pbn

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila   His Yoke Some say we bend the neck to the yoke of Christ, but I think He bends to us.

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How Shall We Now Live, 6: Keep the End in Mind (and be encouraged) Redux

Posted on May 14, 2021 by pbn

Access all previous posts in this series here. Phyllis Beveridge Nissila It occurs to me, just one and one-half years from the original post, below, we can use the reminder therein many times more so today given the rate of … Continue reading →

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