days of our lives burn
some are reduced to ashes
others barely singed
whether all consumed or not
another appears on cue
days of our lives burn
some are reduced to ashes
others barely singed
whether all consumed or not
another appears on cue
too soon the song ends
attuning to melody
pauses go unheard
in the light of truth
every be-ing casts shadow
every temple cracks
abundant life begins
…
only
…
after accepting death
breezy afternoon
…
fluttering like butterflies
…
elm samaras glide
…
wherever the winds carry
…
to burial and rebirth
Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? – Mt 16:24-26
the cross marks the spot
where heaven meets earth
before you lies the choice
power or the Truth
social status or the cross
the world or your life
the temptations of the desert
the cross represents
heaven and earth
divine and human
choice and chosen
freedom and obedience
come, lay down your life
pick up the cross and follow
Emmanuel, God with us
the way to the Father
the way of the cross
the way, the truth, and the life