Bible Poems for Reflection and Response

by Donna Marie Merritt

Overview

A fresh way to experience the Bible! 290 down-to-earth poems, based on Bible passages, range from traditional rhyme to free verse, and speak in a personal voice to the reader. The applicable Bible verses are listed with each poem. Blank pages and wide margins provide space to creatively respond with thoughts, prayers, poems, sketches, and doodles.

Looking for a new approach to Bible reading? For readers of the Bible as well as those who shy away from reading the Bible. Bible Poems for Reflection and Response offers a personal and interactive way to experience the enduring truths of God's Word.
Not sure if you're a poetry person? These poems are accessible--no obscure poetic language, no hidden meanings. They range from traditional rhyme to haiku to free verse. There is something for everyone, and yet you will find that the poems seem to speak personally to you.
You don't have to read in sequence. Jump around if you like. Read a poem every day, or twice a day, or once a week. This is your book to read and to interpret as you like. You can read the Bible verses suggested (and beyond) or simply the poems--or both.
Personalize your reading experience. Space is provided with interspersed blank pages and with wide margins--to respond to what you're reading and feeling. By adding your thoughts, prayers, reflections, poems, drawings, and doodles, this book will truly become a conversation between you and God.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781945099250
Publisher:	CLADACH Publishing
Publication date:	09/01/2020
Pages:	236
Sales rank:	1,028,179
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.54(d)

Editorial Reviews

"Donna Marie Merritt's wonderful (wonder-full) poems represent years of sacred pondering, and reflect an open, inquisitive, faithful, loving mind and heart. This book is a steady and wise companion for those who read the Bible with real devotion and honest questions. It's a form of 'call and response, ' where the Bible, and God, call, and Merritt helps each of us answer."
-Connie Wanek, award-winning poet of six collections
including Consider the Lilies: Mrs. God Poems

"What a wonderful and inspirational book, a book which presents what is at the heart of the Bible--those lessons and stories which offer to us in our finest light or in our darkest moments the truth of what it means to struggle to be human. In Donna Marie Merritt's new book, Bible Poems, readers will recognize themselves in shimmering condensation, will see themselves as strong and competent beings as well as humble and supplicant subjects. We 'Lie, denounce, defy, pounce' and we also 'Hope, achieve, cope, believe.' Imagine a box of precious jewels. Or perhaps string after string of luminescent pearls. These jewels, these pearls each carry within them a small glimmer of truth, of wisdom, of stern instruction, and of unconditional love. And you'll find them in the pages of this fine book."
-John L. Stanizzi, author of many titles
including Sundowning, Chants, and Hallelujah Time!

"What a blessing this collection of poetry is, timely and insightful. Inspired by Scripture, Donna Marie Merritt weaves together lessons that are accessible and affectionate, filled with common sense and hope. A wonderful addition to your devotional library, or a perfect gift for someone who needs a word of encouragement in these challenging times."
-Judy Christie, award-winning journalist and author
of more than one dozen books, including
the Hurry Less, Worry Less series

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