Random Thoughts from Pastor Jim+

 
No Winter in the Heart  

 
Snow, ice, ice-melt on the sidewalk, crusty last-night's
snowfall underfoot, slick-careful-walking into the building, winter on the land.

Laughter, the low harmonics of a congregation's love
echoes around the room, giving depth. honesty to our
confession and peace.

Jonah, finally, pays attention to THE Voice, heads for
Nineveh, forgiveness (not his, of course, but God's)
on Jonah's lips.

We wrapped two year-old Lauren in her baptismal
quilt, quilt and child wrapped in mother's arms, blessed
secure in hope.

Jesus calls disciples. Come, he says, and they drop their
livelihoods, pick up their lives, start the journey toward
Jerusalem.

Kneeling, standing, hands held up and out to receive
body and blood, elbows touching, Christ near us, real
real presence in us.

Winter may be late on the land, coming sharp, white
cold; gifted now, Christ-called, Christ-sent, there is no
winter in the heart.

 

© James Hugh Drury, Jan. 2012

 

 

My new book of poetry is available now through Blurb.com. Use the link at the right to read samples and to order. Thanks for checking this out.  PJ+

Ascension St. Matthew's is for everyone, no matter where they are in the walk through life. You will have the chance to use your God-given talents and gifts.

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522 Homestead BLVD (and Map)
Price, UT 84501


Phone: 435-637-0106

Note: the Mapping software is wrong. Turn RIGHT off Sagewood onto Homestead to get to our church.
By James Hugh Drury