Through the Bible with Poetry: Obadiah

Jon’s thoughts: While reading Obadiah and studying its history I came across the hymn, How Sweet, How Heavenly, by Joseph Swain (1761-1796).  My poem kind of follows in the hymn’s path. In the hymn Swain says what I wanted to say about the images in...
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Through the Bible with Poetry: Amos

Jon’s thoughts: Great quote from a great little book.  It is a nice little reminder to myself so I thought I would pass it along. “It is a kind of arrogance to think of one’s self as beyond redemption.” – Brother Cadfael, from the novel A Morbid Taste...
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Through the Bible with Poetry: Joel

Jon’s thoughts: Despite all of the images of drought, famine, destruction, in the end the Lord is a refuge, a stronghold for his people; Fear not. Joel A Fountain Has Come Forth Fear not.  Do not be perplexed.Be glad and rejoice.The Lord has...
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