God of Heaven, I know who the real heroes are–women and men stepping out with pangs of hunger to do your bidding. READ MORE
Poetry
On Blackest Night: A Christmas Poem
On blackest night the Child was born, and on blackest night the Child did die, so we in sin could truly live. READ MORE
Man Once Dead
Man Once Dead: A Resurrection Poem READ MORE
The Narrow Path: A Palm Sunday Poem
I have wandered while on the narrow path, toward the Eastern Gate, the trail donkey and Master took, to a crucified man’s fate READ MORE
A Weary World Rejoices
Though weary, we rejoice, for Christ our Savior has come. READ MORE
Pastoral Scarcity: A Poem
Pastoral Scarcity: A Poem (c) Copyright 2016, by Matthew R. St. John For all the pastors everywhere For whom material sustenance is truly scarce I pray for you to be strong this day And rest well in God’s sustaining grace READ MORE