poetry on the Bible

One assignment the seniors completed in the Kingdom Living class I teach was an essay reflecting on what they believe about the Bible. Two, Nikita and Shannon turned in poetry, I share it as a celebration of their writing gift, affirmation of God's Word and praise for their faithfulness.

a reason to believe
by Nikita Zook

speak to me
he speaks to me
through pages typed and spaced
a hope for all eternity

word of God
breathe in the word of God
read of what you should live for
and stay close to his heart

believe in the word
it's perfect but it's real
some things won't make sense
but it's what we need for our souls

take your time
reach for God with your eyes
the words could be the answer
he'll speak from each page

Living in Color
by Shannon Neuenschwander

black words on white pages
answers seem grey
red jumps out - a dimension!
spoken by Hope and Love

letters fly off the paper
floating upward, singing out
bringing peace, joy
in the hopelessness
lighting a candle in the darkness

learn to see the world in color
rather than endlessly searching
for black or white

teach us to trust
as we learn to live