Poetry

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We are pleased to offer a “Poetry” category on the Reasons for Hope* Jesus ministry website. This category features some well-known and some not-so-well-known poems from saints who are with the Lord and some who are alive today. Enjoy the words of poetry and allow them to stir your soul, warm your heart, and inspire your mind.

Chasing My Rabbit Through Life’s Weeds, by R.C. Rose

Explore the poem “Chasing My Rabbit” about dealing with life’s challenges and finding wisdom and hope in the struggle.

My Many Voices, My Many Choices, by R.C. Rose

Experience the poetic journey of self-reflection in ‘My Many Voices My Many Choices’. Explore the complexities of belief and the power of choice.

Endurance in His Faith (Inspired by Matthew 24:13)

Experience the transformative power of endurance in faith with a touching poem. Reflect on Christ’s sacrifice and the eternal gift of grace.

The Velvet Trap of Comfort by R.C. Rose

Delve into a poetic exploration of comfort and fear. Discover the lessons of growth and the transformative power of facing life’s trials.

SONrise: The GRACE of Christmas by R.C. Rose

In the stillness of the sky, before time began to grow,The witness of creation spoke the life we would need to know.In God's great heart, His plan was made so right,The promise of Himself a Savior, a shining SONrise guiding light. Before the stars sang their songs,...

The Christ Bell

Discover the hope, joy, and blessings Jesus offers. Find comfort, peace, and rest in His presence. Embrace your new identity in Him.

The Way, by John Oxenham (1852-1941)

Explore ‘The Way’ by John Oxenham and the journey of the High Soul and the Low Soul. Discover the choices we make and the paths we take.

The Yielded Heart by R.C. Rose

Discover the transformative power of a yielded heart. Opening up and surrendering can lead to personal growth and deep connection.

Thankful for the Love of God

Magnify God’s steadfast love in your life. Through faith and thanksgiving, you will find strength, blessings, and eternal joy.

I Choose You! by R.C. Rose

Discover the profound meaning behind ‘I choose you’ and how it reflects God’s eternal love and plan for each of us.

Rest in Heaven’s Embrace, by R.C. Rose

For anyone who’s lost a loved one: a reflection on the love of God and the hope of Heaven’s rest.

Faith or Fear: The Bridge of Trust, by R.C. Rose

A poem about the power of trust and its transformative impact on faith.

Bridge Over the Great Divide: Time for Healing, by R.C. Rose

A Call to Unity. For in the end, we’re much the same, The deepest cut may carve the space. When enemies meet face-to-face.

The Three Kings, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Longfellow wrote “The Three Kings” in 1877 to tell the story of the wise men who traveled to see and worship the one born King of the Jews.

The Hound of Heaven, a poem by Francis Thompson (1859–1907)

Puritans often used the title "The Hound of Heaven" to refer to God because it descriptively tells of God’s relentless pursuit of man. Francis Thompson (1859–1907) published his poem in 1893, and it gained popularity in the early 1900s when it was recognized and...