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.

Memorial Day Tribute- Children Who Said Goodbye to Their Fallen Hero

Memorial Day 2 Minute Tribute to remember and honor the sacrifices made by our heroes. This will move you to tears!

The Grace of Beauty, by Rik Rose

The grace of beauty, hidden yet revealed,A gift from Christ, divinely sealed.In His perfection, I am made whole,His finished work has engraved my soul. The grace of beauty, with judgment not here,A love so vast, eternally clear.Through His sacrifice, my heart...

The Day When Jesus Stood Alone

Explore the profound moment when Jesus stood alone, enduring the pain of crucifixion while bearing the sins of the world.

The Void Within

The void may seem empty, but learn how hope can reign.

The Grace To Forgive

Discover how the grace to forgive can free you from the chains of regret and lead you to a life of healing and peace.

Love Your Neighbor As Yourself

Explore whether you “Love Your Neighbor As Yourself” in this probing poem with the perfect answer.

A Civil War Soldier’s Prayer

Discover a powerful civil war soldier’s poem about finding strength, wisdom, and gratitude in life’s unexpected challenges.

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, God’s Relentless Pursuit of Man by Francis Thompson (1859–1907)

Dive into the timeless poem “The Hound of Heaven.” Learn its significance and acclaim from G. K. Chesterton and J. R. R. Tolkien.

“I am Debtor” Poem by Robert Murray McCheyne, 1837

When this passing world is done, And when has sunk you glaring sun. When we stand with Christ in glory, Looking o’er life’s finished story…

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Words by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (video)

Written by Longfellow, this perennial favorite begins with a lament about the absence of peace in a war-torn country. But it ends with hope in remembering the faithful promise of God, “peace on earth, goodwill toward men.”