In honor of Pentecost, from my newest book, Beyond Easter: Ascension and Pentecost, “Knowing You, Holy Spirit”

With flaming tongues You anointed them

Your disciples, witnesses, that Pentecost day.

Like sheep abandoned, with no shepherd, no hope

They huddled, discouraged, in a hidden room

Wondering, bewildered, feeling so alone

After Christ’s ascension to His heavenly home

He promised a Comforter would come one day

They needed that miracle You brought, as do we.

Like a wind, fresh-blowing,…..

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